110 Years Ago, Ford Reached One Million Model Ts
- Published on 10/12/2025 10:12
On December 10, 1915, Ford Motor Company celebrates the 1,000,000th unit of the Model T, a symbol of mobility for all.
On that day, Ford Motor Company reached a historic milestone by producing the one millionth Ford Model T, a car that revolutionized the automobile and society. Launched in 1908 by Henry Ford, the Model T combines durability, mechanical simplicity, and an affordable price, making the car finally accessible to the general public.
6 times faster to produce
This success is closely linked to Ford’s industrial innovation: the moving assembly line, introduced in 1913, transforms automobile production. Thanks to this process, the manufacturing time for a car is reduced from over 12 hours to less than 2 hours per unit, while ensuring high-quality standards. This method lowers costs and allows Ford to offer a reliable and economical car, paving the way for mass mobility.
The one millionth unit produced on December 10, 1915, symbolizes this achievement. The Model T becomes an industrial and social model, profoundly influencing daily life. Roads, urban development, and suburbs adapt to this new freedom of movement. The car is no longer a luxury but a tool for social transformation.
The production of the Model T continued until 1927, with nearly 16.5 million units sold, making this car one of the most influential in history. Beyond the figure, this milestone illustrates Henry Ford’s vision: to make the car accessible to everyone while optimizing industrial efficiency.
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Today, the Ford Model T remains a symbol of innovation and the democratization of the automobile. December 10, 1915, is not just a production date: it is a historical landmark that marks the birth of mobility for all and the advent of modern automobile industry.
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This page is translated from the original post "Il y a 110 ans, Ford atteignait le million de Model T" in French.
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