When it came to 11376 Ford Model T’s accuracy, the Icons design team turned to a specific expert who also just happened to be a huge LEGO fan builder.
A unique LEGO Icons set drove into view this month in the classic shape of 11376 Ford Model T. The 1,060-piece set is a recreation of the 1910s automobile and was carefully crafted with the assistance of an enthusiastic expert who coincidentally turned out to be a big LEGO fan.
To assist with the creation of 11376 Ford Model T, the LEGO Icons team turned to Ford heritage brand manager and archivist Ted Ryan, who worked alongside Senior Model Designer Ann Healy to collaborate on the automotive build and ensure the vehicle’s authenticity.
“The LEGO Icons team was developing a new set based on the 1913 Ford Model T and wanted feedback from our team on the accuracy of their designs,” explained Ted in an interview with From The Road. “They began to share renderings and illustrations with me for our Archives to review to ensure the accurate recreation of the unique characteristics of the Model T.
“Ann's research was very thorough, and her questions to us were very specific. Most of the changes we recommended were subtle, like a different angle to the fenders, confirming the Ford script was without quotes, and a single lantern on the back of the car.”
Fortunately for the LEGO Icons design team, Ted was already a dedicated LEGO collector with a number of impressive models in his collection, which made the 11376 Ford Model T collaboration a much smoother process.
“I am a huge fan of LEGO sets,” said Ted. “My house is filled with my completed builds — including the Titanic, Eiffel Tower, Coliseum and the expected Ford models: the Bronco, Mustangs, GTs, and even the Harry Potter Anglia that flew into the Whomping Willow. My favourite thing about my LEGO builds is that I usually do them with my family, and everyone pitches in.”
During the working process, Ted travelled to Billund, Denmark to meet the LEGO Icons team, taking with him several carefully curated items from the Ford Archive, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
“I showed Ann the original artifacts, photographs, and brochures about the 1913 Model T that I had brought,” Ted Added. “She had done all her research looking up material on the internet, so seeing the items in real life was special.
“We also discussed the amazing versatility of the Model T. Yes, it was a car, but I had also brought examples of how people had customized their ‘Tin Lizzies’ to serve in roles as diverse as snowmobiles to sawmills. But my biggest takeaway through this whole process was to see the lengths that the LEGO Icons team went to ensure the historical accuracy of the kit.”
11376 Ford Model T is available to purchase right now, with the LEGO Icons model priced at £119.99 in the UK, $129.99 in the US, and €129.99 in Europe.
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