Edsel Ford, II, left, great grandson of Ford founder Henry Ford, tours the grounds in a Model T driven by Jay Klehfoth, right, CEO of The Model T Ford Club of America, during the Model T Ford Centennial T Party at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Ind. on Monday, July 21, 2008. More than 900 Model T Fords and thousands of enthusiasts from around the world will gather for the week-long celebration.
A Ford Model T arrives at the Model T Ford Centennial T Party at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Ind. on Monday, July 21, 2008. First put on the market in 1908, the Model-T helped jump start the car industry. It was the first car affordable to the average American at about $800. By the time they were mass-produced, some models were under $300. Over 19 years, 15-million were ultimately sold.
The distinctive brass radiator and temperature gauge is seen on a Ford Model T at the Model T Ford Centennial T Party at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Ind. on Monday, July 21, 2008. Over 900 Model T's are expected to attend the week long event, in what's being billed as the largest gathering of the iconic cars sine they left the factory.
Todd Wirth of Richfield, Wisc. cruises into the Model T Ford Centennial T Party at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Ind. on Monday, July 21, 2008. Wirth is driving a 1912 Model T touring car. Ford is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Model T, the first low-priced car that introduced motoring to the masses.
Dan Treace's 1909 Ford Model T roadster is displayed during the Model T Ford Centennial T Party at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Ind. on Monday, July 21, 2008. Treace, of Jacksonville, Fl. brought this unique machine, which is believed to be one of the oldest Model T's at the event.
Jack and Sue Daron of Brownsburg, Ind. cruise in their 1915 Model T Speedster at the Model T Ford Centennial T Party at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Ind. on Monday, July 21, 2008. Daron explained that the Speedster's were really the first hot rods, not built by the factory, but hand-built by owners using the Model T frame and engine. Daron spent 10 years building this car, finishing it in 2001.
Geff Bland of Springfield, Mo. arrives at the Model T Ford Centennial T Party at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Ind. on Monday, July 21, 2008. Bland, 42, drove his 1915 Model T over 600 miles to attend the event. "It took three days on back roads to get here, but I wouldn't trailer this car, I drive it," Bland said. His father owned this car when Bland was a child. "I grew up with this car," he added.
Jay Klehfoth, CEO of The Model T Ford Club of America, poses next to the 5 millionth Model T on display during the Model T Ford Centennial T Party at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, In. on Monday, July 21, 2008.
This 1923 Model T Ford shows an inspection sticker from 1957 as it sits on display at the Newtown Auto Show, Sunday, July 20, 2008, in Newtown, Pa.
The hand crank to start the engine can be seen as people gather to look at an unrestored 1923 Model T Ford on display Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the Newtown Auto Show in Newtown, Pa. Ford Motor Co. is marking the 100th anniversary of the Model T, the first low-priced car that introduced motoring to the masses. More than 15 million Model Ts, also known as Tin Lizzies, were built between 1908-27.