Why was the Ford Model T called the tin Lizzie
Tin Lizzie was the nickname for the Ford Model T automobile.
Yes, that was a nickname for the Ford Model T. Henry Ford called it, "the universal car". others called it, "lizzie", "tin lizzie", "flivver", "jalopy", "go-getter", jitney", "heap", "gas-buggy" among other colorful names!
The Ford Model "T" was affectionately called "Tin Lizzie" many years ago.
The first ford was referred to as the "Tin Lizzie" or more commonly known as the model T.
An old Model T Ford
Model T
"Tin Lizzie" was a nickname for Ford's Model T
The Ford Model T was known as 'Tin Lizzie' , T, Flivver, & T Model.
The Tin-Lizzie
The nickname for the Model T Ford was Tin Lizzie. Some people thought the nickname came from the common name given to horses, Lizzie.
COLLOQUIALLY KNOWN AS THE TIN LIZZIE AND ALSO AN AUTOMOBILE PRODUCED BY HENRY FORD