One book I read referred to the Model T being much like a horse in temperament. Referencing, among other horse like attributes, the occasional need after hand crank starting it to lean into it as it "leaned" on you, so as to not get run over.

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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