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The Wondry! It's 1911 at a Ford car showroom in Indianapolis, Indiana.

43-year-old Sarah Walker opens the door and walks in off the street a handbag hanging from her arm.

She walks straight up to a deep green Model T that's sitting in the middle of the showroom

runs her fingers along the polished door.

Over the past decade, America has begun to fall in love with the automobile.

Dozens of manufacturers have sprung up to cater to the growing customer demand,

but none has been as successful as Henry Ford's motor company from Detroit.

Three years ago, Ford released the Model T, and it instantly became the country's best-selling

car.

Now, Sarah wants to join the growing number of Americans getting their first taste of the open road.

A salesman hustles over to Sarah, smoothing down the creases of his suit.

Uh, excuse me, I think you want to be over there.

The salesman gestures to a desk at the back of the room, and Sarah looks confused.

Oh, I'm just trying to take a closer look.

Well, we're actually a little short staff, so as long as you have the references with you,

we'll be able to get you started right away.

I need references? I'm a cash buyer.

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