26 May 1927 - LAST DAY OF MODEL T PRODUCTION AT FORD: Henry Ford and his
son Edsel drive the 15 millionth Model T Ford out of their factory,
marking the famous automobile’s official last day of production.

More than any other vehicle, the relatively affordable and efficient
Model T was responsible for accelerating the automobile’s introduction
into American society during the first quarter of the 20th century.
Introduced in October 1908, the Model T-also known as the "Tin
Lizzie" -weighed some 1,200 pounds, with a 20-horsepower, four-cylinder
engine. It got about 13 to 21 miles per gallon of gasoline and could
travel up to 45 mph. Initially selling for around $850 (around $20,000
in today’s dollars), the Model T would later sell for as little as $260 (around $6,000 today) for the basic no-extras model.

Largely due to the Model T’s incredible popularity, the U.S. government
made construction of new roads one of its top priorities by 1920. By
1926, however, the Lizzie had become outdated in a rapidly expanding
market for cheaper cars. While Henry Ford had hoped to keep up
production of the Model T while retooling his factories for its
replacement, the Model A, lack of demand forced his hand. On May 25,
1927, he made headlines around the world with the announcement that he
was discontinuing the Model T. As recorded by Douglas Brinkley in
"Wheels for the World," his biography of Ford, the legendary carmaker
delivered a eulogy for his most memorable creation: "It had stamina and
power. It was the car that ran before there were good roads to run on.
It broke down the barriers of distance in rural sections, brought people
of these sections closer together and placed education within the reach
of everyone."

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Title: Ford Motor Company Dip
Categories: Dips, Appetisers, Cheese, Chilies
Yield: 3 Servings

1 1/2 lb Cream cheese
2 c Mayonnaise
6 tb Onion; chopped
4 tb Horseradish
ds Hot sauce; generous dash
pn Salt
Parsley; chopped

Have cream cheese at room temperature. Add
remaining ingredients and beat in mixer to
a very smooth consistency.

Delicious with potato chips, vegetables or
crackers.

Kay Burger

From: http://www.recipesource.com

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