Wednesday, October 1 marks 100 years for the Ford Model T. It transformed cars from a luxury item to something the average American could afford. Click here to see a video about the Model T.

Now, car companies are having a tough time. One hundred years after introducing the Model T and rising to the top in car sales, here is a look at Ford Motor Co.

To learn more about the Ford Model T,
check out the News Illustrated page here.