1920s Autos

The car was a hot commodity during the 1920s. The legendary Ford Model T was quick to produce and in turn inexpensive for the consumer. This, along with the new concept of buying expensive items on credit and paying over time, made it easier than ever for average Americans to own a car. An assembly line worker could afford a car with just 4 months' pay.

As cars became more and more popular, lots of infrastructure had to be reworked. Roads that were originally designed to handle horse traffic quickly deteriorated with increased used by cars. Funding from the local, state, and federal levels helped to overhaul the road system so that they could withstand used by cars.

In my opinion, the 1920s were an important part of automobile history. Early in the decade, there were countless car companies in the US and abroad. As strong companies found their niches in the market, weaker companies began to go out of business. Many of the companies that were left are still around today, including Ford, GM (and its respective sub-brands such as Chevrolet and Buick), and Mercedes-Benz.

The included picture is a 1927 Chevrolet advertisement.


Source: http://www.1920-30.com/automobiles/
Picture: http://www.philseed.com/files/images/chevrolet-1927.jpg