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Ford Model T reaches 100

It was available in "any colour you want as long as it is black," according to Henry Ford, although in fact, the very first Model T Ford, which was launched 100 years ago, came in a choice of colours.

It was only when Ford shifted production of his iconoclastic car to a moving production line in 1914, that he restricted customers to having their cars finished in black japan enamel paint, because it was the only colour that dried fast enough to keep up with the production line.

Celebrations for this most famous of motor cars have been going on all year in the US and in the UK, where it was also built but the biggest event is in America this coming weekend when more than 10,000 enthusiasts, 1,000 Models Ts and the Indiana state governor Mitch Daniels gather in Richmond for a 'Model T Party'. It is thought to be the largest gathering of Model Ts since the start of production. In the UK a Model T has been exhibited in a glass case outside the Design Museum in East London and there was a display of cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed two weeks ag
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)