Changing a Flat Tire on a 1927 Model T Coupe | Hands-On History

Step into 1927 and watch a Model T hit a flat tire and its driver spring into action. Classic manual tools and physical skill are used to lift, remove, and replace a wheel.

This short clip shows how everyday car life was full of improvisation and ingenuity. Compare that to today’s instant roadside assistance and marvel at early automotive resilience.

Fun Facts:
1️⃣ Model T = first mass-produced affordable car
2️⃣ Tires were skinny, leading to frequent flats
3️⃣ Jacking up a Model T was purely manual
4️⃣ Engine produced just 20 hp
5️⃣ Cars had no power steering
6️⃣ Drivers often carried spare parts
7️⃣ Manual tire changes = essential skill
8️⃣ Early cars ran on dirt roads mostly
9️⃣ Flat tires were a social inconvenience too
🔟 Film of this era is extremely rare

Quote: “The car is freedom, but it demands respect.” – Henry Ford