2002 Gearbox WWI Doughboy Ford Model T US Army Fuel Tanker, Diecast Metal Coin Bank.

2002 Gearbox WWI Doughboy Ford Model T Fuel Tanker, Coin Bank 1:24 Scale, Part Number 76857. The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the “tin Lizzie”, “leaping Lena”, “jitney” or “flivver”) is an automobile produced by Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927. It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, which made car travel available to middle-class Americans. World War I saw the first widespread use of motorized vehicles in various supporting roles. Even during the first battles of the war in 1914, the Ford Model T was a major player as many privately owned Model T’s were commandeered for various military uses. The Model T made a superb ambulance for the times, but it was not limited to just that role. It also served as delivery trucks, staff cars, artillery movers and fuel tankers by the United States Army.