Climb aboard for a 9-episode mockumentary series that follows one millennial's journey with America's most influential car — the Ford Model T.
During 19 production years, more than 15 million Model Ts were built, with retail prices as low as $300. But now, almost a century later, who cares?
Follow the museum’s Assistant Curator, Tom, as he crosses generations to look for the answers no one else is asking for anymore, on an ill-advised trip into the past, from the present in OHTM's first web series — Shifting History: One Millennial's Journey With the Model T!
Episode 1: Ambushing a Model T (3:11)
Assistant Curator Tom tries to drive a Model T without help or instruction. His immediate humiliating failure leads him on an #epic quest back in time to understand the car that changed everything.
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Episode 2: Validating a Model T (5:07)
Tom meets up with some experts who attempt to help him understand the importance of the Model T.
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Episode 3: Marketing a Model T (5:22)
Tom learns how much of an impact the Model T had and how it was able to take the market by storm.
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Episode 4: Modifying a Model T (7:52)
Tom takes a field trip around the museum to see how the T’s simplicity makes it the perfect multitool.
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Episode 5: Pioneering the Model T (6:02)
Tom tries to sit still long enough to learn all about Henry Ford, his company and his masterplan.
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Episode 6: Gauging the Model T (4:58)
Tom heads to the workshop, where he finds out that just starting the T is a whole process unto itself.
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Episode 7: Powering the Model T (7:55)
Tom learns about the 4-stroke principle from another millennial who knows more than him.
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Episode 8: Driving the Model T (8:19)
Tom puts together all that he’s learned, and the powers that be let him take the reins on his own.
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Episode 9: Loving the Model T (4:57)
Tom concludes the series with a highlight reel of his journey, from Henry’s history to hitting the road.
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