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The first production Model T was built on August 12, 1908, [29] and left the factory on September 27, 1908, at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan. On May 26, 1927, Henry Ford watched the 15 millionth Model T Ford roll off the assembly line at his factory in Highland Park, Michigan. [30]
The magneto was the first Model T component to be assembled on an assembly line, and the method was copied to many other Model T production segments. [9] The ignition system of the Fordson tractor was similar to that of the Model T.
Ford Model T: Production moved to Danforth Assembly Plant. Building roof was used as a test track for the Model T. Used by several food processing companies. Became Planters Peanuts Canada from 1948 till 1987. The building currently is used for commercial and retail space. Included on the Inventory of Heritage Properties. E/EG/E Edgewater Assembly
The first Model T was delivered to a customer on Oct. 1, 1908. Henry Ford and his team also were experimenting with a moving assembly line at Piquette to make production more efficient.
When the Model T sprang from a 'hive's mind,' it was the fulfillment of Henry Ford’s quest to produce affordable, reliable vehicles.
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The Highland Park Ford Plant is a historic former Ford Motor Company factory located at 91 Manchester Street (at Woodward Avenue) in Highland Park, Michigan.It was Ford's third factory, it was the second American Model T production facility and it was the first factory in history to assemble automobiles on a moving assembly line.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant was sold to the Model T Automotive Heritage Complex in April 2000. [21] Model T Automotive Heritage Complex is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has run the building as a museum since July 27, 2001. [22] [23] The Piquette Avenue Plant is the oldest purpose-built automotive factory building open to the public.