This article has been written by somebody who has neither visited Detroit nor the United States of America, but who appreciates the role that Detroit has played in the industrial history of the world. For someone living in Europe, Detroit will always be synonymous with Henry Ford and the Ford Model T - the worlds first mass produced motor-car - manufacturer at Fords Dearborn plant from 1908 to 1927. It has been estimated that 15 million Model Ts were produced over 19 years, making the Tin Lizzie as she was often referred to in the United States, not only the subject of mass production but also mass consumption.
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