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Alternate History Question 2: Modern Model T

Post by FieldMarshalRed » Wed Oct 28, 2020 4:53 pm

Hello again. The Ford Model T's design is almost an icon for vintage and veteran cars. When most people think of really old cars, they usually think of the Model T or a car similar to it. What if, though, the Model T was remade in the modern age? How would it look like? Would it be as widely used as it was back in the early 20th century? Thank you


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Re: Alternate History Question 2: Modern Model T

Post by Gil Fitzhugh » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:58 pm

Well, let's see. It would have crumple zones front and rear, properly engineered three point seat belts, air bags, anti-lock disc brakes front and rear - probably look like a Ford Focus.

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Re: Alternate History Question 2: Modern Model T

Post by Michael Peternell » Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:00 pm

It looks exactly like the cheapest new Ford car you can buy today. Unless the company learned absolutely nothing from Henry.

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Re: Alternate History Question 2: Modern Model T

Post by Susanne » Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:41 am

Ever seen a Tata? Kind of like a modernized Yugo. Anyway, imagine a Tata Nano with no choice of color or upholstery. Radio? You want a radio, buy a boom box. Be glad you have a heater - what a luxury! Built as cheap as possible as basic transportation... If you need a pickup, cut the body off behind the drivers seat, put something behind you, and build a cheap wooden box as a pickup bed.

Safety? We're in the business of transporting people, not safety - so safety is up to you - don't run into anything!! (I would have loved to have one, somewhere between a curiosity and a collectable, but you can't get one from here...)


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Re: Alternate History Question 2: Modern Model T

Post by Bud Delong » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:24 am

All model T's were not the same!! :D Bud.


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Re: Alternate History Question 2: Modern Model T

Post by John Codman » Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:17 am

The modern Model T was the VW Type 1 Beetle.

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