We've just finished the Model A Touring Club's (MATC) most recent tour where we visited the US Northwest, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta over a19 day period. Model A Touring Club tours are planned and organized by volunteer members of the club who start the process with an idea for a … Continue reading Troubleshooting Vintage Cars on the USCAN Model A Tour
The Model A Touring Club US-Canada tour is now over. Participants said goodbye at our final stop in Leavenworth Washington on Thursday and headed home. Most towed their Model A's on a trailer, or RV. Other Model A's were driven home. Model A's on Trailers ready to go home Before finalizing the chapter on this … Continue reading Model A Touring Club: A Journey of Grit and Fun
One of the coolest activities on the US-Canada tour was a meet-up with a local Model A Club from Calgary. On day 14, our Model A's drove from Jasper to Lake Louise where there was a special treat waiting for us. The Calgary Stampede Model A Club arranged for a gathering at a parking lot … Continue reading Model A Club’s Generosity: A Tour to Remember
Today is day 18 of our 19 day Model A traveling adventure. This bucket-list tour has exceeded all expectations. We have visited some of the most beautiful spots on the planet while driving our Model A Fords. Model A Ford Travels along Icefields Parkway during drive from Jasper to Lake Louise We Love Onlookers Along … Continue reading Meeting Fellow Car Enthusiasts on Our Model A Adventure
We are on the final days of the Model A Touring Club's US-Canada tour. The last 4 days have been extraordinary thanks to the breathtaking beauty of British Columbia and Alberta. We exited British Columbia Thursday and entered into the amazing Jasper National Park in the Canadian Province of Alberta where we spent two nights. … Continue reading Exploring Jasper and Banff: A Model A Adventure
Wednesday was the 11th day of our Model A US-Canada road trip. By now the daily events of the tour have become routine. We wake up in a hotel room, prepare for the day, and drive to our next destination. This process is a team effort. Our team consists of our 1929 Model A (the … Continue reading Passenger Duties on a Model A Road Trip
You might wonder why folks like us enjoy traveling long distances in a Model A. For me, I love the connection to the past. Our red Model A coupe was brand new in 1929, a challenging time in history and the start of the Great Depression. Often while traveling along old roads I imagine life … Continue reading Exploring History in a Model A
Driving through BC's beautiful Cariboo region in a Model A Ford. Today marks the half way point of the Model A Touring Club's tour to visit the upper US Northwest, British Columbia, and Alberta. We are now in the central interior of BC named the Cariboo region. Overnight stops in this region include 100 Mile … Continue reading Model A Touring Club’s Adventure through Beautiful BC
Last night the US-Canada tour Model A's rolled into the small town of 100 Mile House. It was the 3rd night in British Columbia so far. The days in BC had been eventful after spending time in the picturesque towns of Radiant Hot Springs and Salmon Arm. After 9 days on the road, it is … Continue reading Exploring British Columbia with Model A’s: Adventures, Group Gatherings, and Roadside Fun
Yesterday's drive marked the 5th day of the Model A Touring Club's USCAN tour. So far, our Model A drivers have navigated the roads of 3 US states and crossed the border into British Columbia Canada. Driving from Washington to Idaho to Montana to BC in cars that are nearly 100 years old is brag-worthy … Continue reading Classic Cars: Model A’s Cross US-Canada Borders
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