98 Years Ago, Ford Gave an Heir to the Model T
- Published on 01/11/2025 13:29
- Modified on 01/11/2025 13:35
On November 1, 1927, Ford turned a new page in its history and that of the global automotive industry.
After nineteen years of dominance and over fifteen million units produced, the legendary Model T gave way to a more modern successor: the Model A. For Henry Ford, this was much more than just a product launch; it was a rebirth. The company had to halt all production for several months to reorganize its assembly lines and design a vehicle that met the new expectations of the public.
The Model A marked a technical and aesthetic break. It traded the Model T’s spartan simplicity for more refined lines and features considered luxurious at the time: a safety glass windshield, a speedometer, brakes on all four wheels, and even a standard electric starter. Under the hood, a 3.3-liter four-cylinder engine delivered 40 horsepower — double that of its predecessor — providing a much smoother and quieter driving experience.
Ford did not settle for just a better product: it introduced a new relationship with its customers. Gone was the “any color as long as it’s black”. The Model A was offered in multiple colors and body styles, from an elegant coupe to a family sedan.
At its official launch in December 1927, the Ford Model A generated excitement comparable to a star debut. More than ten million visitors flocked to dealerships to see it, and production started the following year quickly surpassed four million units.
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On that November 1, 1927, Ford proved it knew how to reinvent itself. The Model A may not have made history like the T, but it saved the company and paved the way for a new era of industrial modernity.
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This page is translated from the original post "Il y a 98 ans, Ford donnait une héritière à la Model T" in French.
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