Model T

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Model T

(1908.

FCS Team Mon, 06.01.2020. u 00:46h

-1927.)

Ovaj automobil, u javnosti od milja nazvan "Limena Lizi" (Tin Lizzie), postao je prvi automobil za masovno tržište. Ford Motor Company, druga fabrika koja je ponela prezime Henrija Forda (Henry Ford Company je posle njegovog odlaska promenila ime u - Cadillac), proizvodila je ovaj model punih 19 godina.

Prvi primerak Modela T namenjen daljoj prodaji proizveden je 27. septembra 1908. u fabrici Piket (Piquette) u Detroitu. Iako to nije bio prvi automobil koji je kompanija proizvodila od svog osnivanja 1903. godine, ostao je u sećanju kao prvi njen model koji je doživeo široku rasprostranjenost i automobil koji je "Ameriku postavio na točkove". To je bilo prvo motorno vozilo na četiri točka koje su sebi mogli da priušte i pripadnici srednje klase u SAD, odnosno prvi pravi "narodni automobil". Relativno nisku cenu je Ford uspeo da postigne primenom revolucionarnih ideja u industrijskoj proizvodnji, kao što je bila proizvodnja na pokretnoj traci umesto ručne izrade - kao i optimizacijom samog procesa proizvodnje, eliminacijom svih "suvišnih" delova i uprošćavanjem sklopova gde god je to bilo moguće.

Primer toga je i činjenica da je u to vreme ogromna većina Modela T bila crne boje, jer je to bila jedina boja koja je imala dovoljno kratko vreme sušenja da bi se ispunila zahtevana dinamika masovne proizvodnje. Otuda i ne čudi nastanak anegdotske rečenice, koju pripisuju Henriju Fordu: "Kupac može da dobije Model T u bilo kojoj boji, dokle god je ona crna".

Ovo je, takođe, bio i prvi Fordov globalni model, imajući u vidu činjenicu da se proizvodio na četiri kontinenta. Osim u SAD, proizvodnja se odvijala i u Argentini, Brazilu, Danskoj, Kanadi, Nemačkoj i u dve fabrike u Velikoj Britaniji (Mančester u Engleskoj i Kork na teritoriji današnje Republike Irske).

Model N (Model R, Model S)

FCS Team — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 23:04:43 +0000

Model N (Model R, Model S)

(1906.

FCS Team Mon, 06.01.2020. u 00:04h

-1908.)

The Ford Model N is an automobile produced by Ford Motor Company; it was introduced in 1906 as a successor to the Models A and C as the company's inexpensive, entry-level line. It was built at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.

The Model N diverged from its predecessors in that it was a front-engine car with a four-cylinder engine. The 15 hp straight-four drove the rear wheels via a long shaft. This was also the first American car to use vanadium steel. The car had a wheelbase of 84 in (2,100 mm). As a curiosity, Model N had steering wheel on the right, as its position in the car had not yet been standardized.

A successful model, 7000 cars were made before production ended in 1908. At US$500, the car was viewed as highly affordable at the time. Maroon was the only factory color for the Model N.

The Model R was a higher trim level of the Model N with a larger body, wheels covered by full fenders, running boards, and oil lamps, for $150 above the base Model N. The Model R was a 1907 model year offering, and 2500 were sold. Color was primarily dark green, with leather seats, brass fixtures, and a fuel tank holding 8 US gal (6.7 imp gal; 30 l). Other differences from the Model N included 30-inch tires, a rounded trunk, and a McCord mechanical oiler, rather than the Model N-style exhaust pressure oiler.

Model S was produced in two body styles, a runabout and a roadster. The S Runabout first appeared in late 1907 model year, and was similar to the Model R, selling for $50 less than the R. Both models were sold for a short time before the R was discontinued for model/fiscal year 1908. The S Roadster, like the R, had fenders attached to running boards, and a mechanical oiler. Differences from the R included Model N-style 28-inch tires and the pointed trunk.

The Model S Roadster was based on the same chassis as models N, R, and S runabout before it. Making its appearance during Ford fiscal/model year 1908, the S Roadster had an enclosed cowl, full fenders and fender aprons, and a third "rumble" seat. Like R and S Runabouts, the S Roadster used a McCord pressure oiler. Like Model R, the S Roadster was equipped with 30-inch tires. The S Roadster (along with Model K Roadster) was one of the last models produced during the summer of 1908, as Ford retooled and prepared for the advent of the Model T. The S Roadster sold for $750. Extras such as a convertible top, gas lamps, and umbrella holders were available. In total, 3750 S Roadsters were sold between 1908 and 1909.

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