He didn't. There was a Model A (1903-04) built before the Model T (1908-27). After the Model T he again named his next model the A. Reason being is that he started over using his alphabetical naming system as he said the new car was so very different he would just start over.
Model T from 1908 - 1927 Model A from 1927 - 1931
Henry Ford with the Model T
Detroit, Mich
Yes, Henry Ford did developed the Model T But why you ask? Really he didn't his company decided to do something different.
in Dearborn,Michigan
There was a Ford Model A built before the Model T. But the model right after the Model T was again the Model A. This is confusing but after the Model T Henry Ford decided the to start over with the Model designation.
The Model T was invented in 1912. Henry Ford did not invent the Model T; he produced an automobile that was within the economic reach of the average American. See the related link for more information.
Henry Ford did not invent the car, although he did produce an automobile that was affordable for the average American. His Model-T car was produced on October 1st, 1908.
Although he did invent the assembly line, he also invented the Model T Ford automobile.
The Ford Model S preceded the Model T. It was a Model K with right hand steering.
He helped Because Henry Ford asked him to invent a battery for the model T Ford
henry ford built a horseless carrage