As the first vehicle built on a moving production line, the Ford Model T claims a major manufacturing achievement. One group of Model T fans honors that milestone by putting together a Model T chassis — minus the assembly line. “We (always) want to keep the demonstration under 10 minutes,” said Kurt Schneider, team leader for The Canadian Model T Assembly Team. During the 2026 Muscle and More Car Show, hosted by the Royal Oak (Michigan) Historical Society, the Canadian crew used specially crafted hand tools to assemble a 1927 Model T chassis, including wheels, engine, front axle, rear axle, exhaust, gas tank, steering column, and firewall. The heaviest task, installing the 400-pound engine, required three teammates. Model T’s 1927 inline 4-cylinder engine produced 20 horsepower, enabling the car to reach top speeds between 40-45 mph. Marking their first Royal Oak appearance, the Canadian team assembled a ‘running chassis’ in 8 minutes 13 seconds. The now fourth generation Canadian Model T Assembly Team formed in the 1960s.