Model A Touring Club

Going Places in Model A Fords

Menu

Skip to content
  • About
  • Tours
  • Membership
  • Tour Blog
  • Technical Blog

Route 66 Tour Postponed

June 6, 2020Model A Touring Club 3 Comments

With regret, the tour leaders and the MATC Board have decided to postpone the Fall Route 66 Tour, possibly until Spring 2021.

Current Route 66 Tour Status

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020Model A Touring Club 2 Comments

A short status on the Model A Touring Club's Route 66 tour scheduled for this fall.

COVID-19 Route 66 Update

March 25, 2020Model A Touring Club 2 Comments

Hello, Model A’ers! Just checking in to let you know the status of our upcoming Rte. 66 Tour: At this point, it’s still on! Our tour registrations came to an abrupt halt as COVID-19 began to seriously impact our lives. We have 10 cars signed up, and the hotels we have contracted with for the … Continue reading COVID-19 Route 66 Update

Route 66 Tour – Sept 26 – Oct 17 2020

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020Model A Touring Club 3 Comments

The Model A Touring club is pleased to announce the Route 66 Tour scheduled for this fall. The dates are September 26 - October 17, 2020. The tour will begin in Chicago and end in Santa Monica. The fabulous and iconic Route 66 will be the perfect backdrop for our Model A Fords as we … Continue reading Route 66 Tour – Sept 26 – Oct 17 2020

We’ve Come Full Circle

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019Pat Burbank 5 Comments

I forgot to show you last night’s luxurious hotel in Sheboygan: Today is our last day of touring the Great Lakes, and by the end of the day we will have come full circle. We had a morning tour of the Kohler Manufacturing plant in the town of Kohler. No photos were allowed inside the … Continue reading We’ve Come Full Circle

Snow and Football

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019Pat Burbank 2 Comments

The Great Lakes Model A Tour is approaching it’s end. This is the 20th day of the tour, and we started driving south.  We have had relatively good weather…  At first, we had pretty warm weather, then we had periods of rain, but still not too cold.  Then, suddenly, the temps dropped.  On the first … Continue reading Snow and Football

Ferry Crossing and Unusual Food

October 15, 2019Pat Burbank Leave a comment

This is our 19th day of the Great Lakes Tour (Sat., October 12).  We started the day with an early morning 4-hour car ferry crossing of Lake Michigan.  We departed from Ludington, MI, and landed in Manitowac, WI. Some passengers didn’t enjoy the motion of the waves at the beginning of the sail, and although … Continue reading Ferry Crossing and Unusual Food

One of Our FAVORITE Museums

October 13, 2019Pat Burbank 2 Comments

Today we drove about 17 miles to Hickory Corners, MI, to visit the Gilmore Car Museum.  The docents arranged special parking for our Model As on the lawn of the facility. We had a tour of the Model A Museum (the largest in the world), a vintage diner, various period  displays, and over 300 vintage … Continue reading One of Our FAVORITE Museums

Turkeys, Cars, and… OOPS

October 13, 2019Pat Burbank Leave a comment

Today, October 10th, Jay and I attempt to rejoin the tour group.  Since we were flying into Detroit too late to make the first stop, the Hulstroms document Cornwell’s Turkey Farm.  This is not only a turkey  farm where they raise turkeys it’s also an all-turkey restaurant. (Photos by Hulstrom.) After the turkeys, the group … Continue reading Turkeys, Cars, and… OOPS

Detroit vs Nashville…

October 13, 2019Pat Burbank 1 Comment

Today is October 9 and Jay and I are still in Nashville for our daughter’s birthday. But the tour group has a BUSY day.  First stop is the Picquette Plant facility, the original ford factory built in 1904 and the birthplace of the Model T.  After the tour, they had a box lunch at the … Continue reading Detroit vs Nashville…

Post navigation

← Older posts
Model A Touring Club

Like Model A Videos?

See our playlists YouTube
  • South Dakota/Black Hills Tour Videos
  • Portugal and Spain Tour Videos
  • Model A Binge Watching

Categories

  • Fall Colors
  • Gold Rush
  • Great Lakes
  • Lost Coast
  • Michigan
  • Model A Ford
  • Portugal and Spain
  • Route 66
  • South Dakota Black Hills Tour
  • Technical
  • Tours
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Utah
  • Videos
  • Wisconsin

About the Model A Ford

The Ford Model A was in production from 1928 - 1931. It was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company, the Ford Model T being its first.

The 1928 release of the Model A introduced all new models, colors and features as opposed to the black only Model T. These features included a three speed sliding gear transmission 40 HP engine, four wheel brake system and hydraulic shock absorbers. The original prices ran from around $500 to $1200 dollars. Sales were very strong but as with all companies, the Depression had a major impact. For the four years of production Ford produced over 4 million Model A's.

The Model A was replaced in 1932 with the Model B and Model 18 which had Ford's new V-8 engine.

Today it is estimated that there are over 250,000 Model A's still in use today.

Follow Us on YouTube

Our Latest Blog Posts

  • Route 66 Tour Postponed
  • Current Route 66 Tour Status
  • COVID-19 Route 66 Update
  • Route 66 Tour – Sept 26 – Oct 17 2020
  • We’ve Come Full Circle
  • Snow and Football
  • Ferry Crossing and Unusual Food
  • One of Our FAVORITE Museums
  • Turkeys, Cars, and… OOPS
  • Detroit vs Nashville…

Join Us

If you want to really have fun driving a Ford Model A, you should try traveling the back roads of America and international destinations with a group of like minded enthusiasts. Traveling in a group gives you the security of touring with fun people who know how to drive, fix, and enjoy the car as it was designed.

We are an ambitious group who love our classic cars as much as we love exploring new places. We are always on the lookout for our next great tour.

We are currently accepting applications for membership. Visit our tours page for details on future and past tours.

The Model A Touring Club is an international travel club. We were established in 2000 as a Special Interest group of the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA).

A WordPress.com Website.
Cancel