Any colour as long as it's black
by Phillip Whelan
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Any colour as long as it's black by Phillip Whelan |
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When Henry Ford first produced his famous "T" Model in 1908, he was determined to reduce costs, his ideal was to produce a light and inexpensive car that could be afforded by the masses.
Henry Ford did not invent the assembly line, but he certainly brought the idea to a new level of efficiency. A continuous conveyor belt system allowed car bodies and parts to arrive at each section for ongoing construction. Earlier model Town Cars with their bright brass radiators, lamps, horns and six colour range were soon to disappear. From 1914 the bright work was gone, and black was the only colour available on "T" Model Fords.
On the 26th of May 1927 the final "T" Model rolled of the assembly line, it was the fifteen millionth car produced.
The Black paint selected by Henry was "Black Japan Enamel" it was found to be the only paint that would dry fast enough for the new assembly line!