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The Ford Model T, introduced in 1908, is often regarded as the first affordable automobile, allowing middle-class Americans to own cars. Prior to this, vehicles were considered luxury items, inaccessible to the average person. The Model T was revolutionary because of its simplicity, durability, and ease of use, making it a groundbreaking innovation.

The key to its affordability was Ford’s development of the assembly line, which dramatically reduced production time and costs. This innovation changed not just the auto industry but manufacturing worldwide, as the assembly line model spread to other industries. Over 15 million Model Ts were sold, solidifying Ford's place as a leader in the early days of automobile manufacturing.