Which Ford model succeeded the Model T in 1927?

The Ford Model A succeeded the Model T in 1927. Ford introduced it after the Model T had dominated the market for nearly two decades.

The Model T’s aging design was losing ground to cars from General Motors and other competitors that offered more power, comfort, styling, and convenience. Henry Ford eventually halted Model T production and developed a substantially newer car rather than making another minor update.

Although called the Model A, this was not Ford’s first use of that name: the company had produced an earlier Model A in 1903–1904. Ford reused the letter to signal a fresh beginning. The new car had conventional pedals and gear controls, a three-speed transmission, a larger four-cylinder engine, and many body styles.

Model A production began in October 1927 and ended in March 1932, with about 4.86 million vehicles built. It was followed by the Model B and the V8-powered Model 18, so the Model V8 was not the immediate successor.