1914 Ford Model T Tourer

Most automotive historians consider the Ford Model T the most influential car of the 20th century. It represents Henry Ford's attempt to create a 'Universal Car.' Through a highly unorthodox business model and monumental production innovations, the humble T was able to literally put America on wheels. From 1908 until 1927 over 15 million were produced. It is important to note that 2008 marks the centennial of this landmark automobile.

The Ford Model T was 'the car that put America on wheels.' It was in production, albeit with very subtle changes, for 20 years - from 1908 until 1927. During that time more than 15 million were built.

The Model T has been described as having 'a chassis of blessed simplicity and dogged reliability.' It was equipped with a four-cylinder, side valve motor that produced 20 horsepower, and a planetary transmission.

By 1914, when this touring car was built, the time to build a Model T chassis had been reduced from 12.5 hours to one hour and 33 minutes. 1914 was also the year Ford introduced his revolutionary $5 a day wage.

Three Ford models were available for 1914 - a runabout, a touring car and a town car. The touring car sold for $550 base price. The Ford Motor Company built more than 300,000 cars in 1914.