ade it very special from its similar models. At first glance the Model N looked close to what the current models offered, but its difference was what it was made out of, a new metal called Vandium Steel. Vandium Steel was much stronger than current metals and was also very light, but most importantly it was inexpensive (Lacey 88). The Model N not only offered more performance because of its lighter weight, it also offered a cheaper price tag of only 450 dollars. But Henry Ford was not satisfied with his results; most of his sales where not to the general public but more towards the wealthy that wanted an accessory to show off. Changing this would be quite difficult but far from impossible as far as he was concerned.Influenced by the Model N, Henry Ford was only one step away from designing his greatest success, the Model T. After a long development process including dedicated designers such as Charles E. Scrersen helped make the Model T a hit. In October 1908 the Model T went on the consumer market and was a huge success. The Model T sold for around 850 dollars at the time of its release, and its appeal was in its sturdiness thanks to its Vandium Steel and its power and value for the money. The Model T invented the true meaning of the word production car, it was the first to be mass-produced and every one of them was sold. The Model T was pushed to be the farmers friend and was extremely reliable, it kept out the dust, rain and because of its new suspension people were not able to drive on non paved roads, people took their Model T's anywhere and everywhere they could (Lacey 94). But more important than anything people actually loved their Model T's; many thought of it as part of the family and took impeccable care of their cars. Some gave it names, upgraded and added accessories to personalize it and took it everywhere they went. Model T's were not only being used for driving, many farmers hooked up the rear wheels to a bel...
