Model A Touring Club

Going Places in Model A Fords

Menu

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

Author: Pat Burbank

A Step Back in Time

October 6, 2019Pat Burbank 2 Comments

Let’s review for a moment…  Our Great Lakes Model A Tour started on Tuesday, Sept. 24th, in Milwaukee, which is on the western shore of Lake Michigan (LAKE #1).  After a couple of days, we drove basically northward to Ashland, WI, which is on the southern shore of Lake Superior (LAKE #2).  Then we drove … Continue reading A Step Back in Time

We Visit Ghosts of the Shipwreck Coast

October 3, 2019Pat Burbank Leave a comment

Today we drove the remainder of the southern coast of Lake Superior. It was mostly overcast this morning, but as you can see below, when the sun came out, the trees really lit up! The morning drive was over 100 miles, but we managed to make time to visit Tahquamenon Falls: We arrived at the … Continue reading We Visit Ghosts of the Shipwreck Coast

We Miss Another Cruise…

October 3, 2019Pat Burbank 1 Comment

Day 8 (October 1, 2019) found us with an “easy” drive along the south shore of Lake Superior to our evening at Munising, MI. Here are a few shots from the day: We were scheduled for a sunset cruise to see the colorful sandstone cliffs called Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.  Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate … Continue reading We Miss Another Cruise…

Rained Out in the UP (Upper Peninsula)

October 3, 2019Pat Burbank 3 Comments

Day 7 of the Model A Tour of the Great Lakes started early as we left our hotel and prepared to drive to Bayfield, WI, for a 3-hour narrated boat cruise of Lake Superior.  However, we stopped for breakfast half way there and learned that the cruise had been cancelled.  We were disappointed, but in … Continue reading Rained Out in the UP (Upper Peninsula)

We Reach Lake Superior

October 1, 2019Pat Burbank 2 Comments

Today’s drive northward took us along scenic highways and we saw more color and we drove toward Ashland, WI. It was drizzly today, but we stopped at Copper Falls for a pleasant hike through this Wisconsin State Park. No, there are no copper mines here.  The Bad River leading to Copper Falls gets its copper … Continue reading We Reach Lake Superior

The Berries Have It!

October 1, 2019Pat Burbank 1 Comment

On the fifth day of the Great Lakes Tour (Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019), our Model A Fords found their way to Warrens, WI, to the Cranberry Capital of the World! This weekend is the Cranberry Fest, the largest craft show and flea market (1,400 booths) in the U.S.  Everything cranberry - plus all kinds of … Continue reading The Berries Have It!

We’re Running Away to the Circus

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019Pat Burbank Leave a comment

On our 4th day of the Model A Great Lakes Tour, we took an early country drive to visit the Carr Valley Cheese factory. Afterwards, we took a leisurely drive through beautiful country.  Lots of animals and crops – Two crops we could easily recognize were corn and soybeans, sometimes in the same field. This … Continue reading We’re Running Away to the Circus

CAN YOU HEAR THE HARLEYS?

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019Pat Burbank 2 Comments

The Model A Touring Club left our hotel in West Allis, Wisconsin, this morning to take a ‘Steel Toe Tour” of the Harley-Davidson Factory in Menomonee Falls, WI. Our MATC tour group got split into 4 smaller groups for  an up-close view of the assembly lines, powder coating, and machining. And, Harley-Davidson was serious about … Continue reading CAN YOU HEAR THE HARLEYS?

Fred Miller’s Ghost?

September 27, 2019Pat Burbank 3 Comments

Day 2 of the Great Lakes Tour started with a morning tour of the Miller Brewing Company Headquarters and Brewery.  Here in the “Miller Valley” they define hospitality in a whole new way.  Our personal tour guide (with the assistance of Frederick Miller’s ghost) explained over 160 years of brewing history with a modern-day twist: … Continue reading Fred Miller’s Ghost?

IF IT’S TUESDAY, IT MUST BE MILWAUKEE

September 26, 2019September 27, 2019Pat Burbank 3 Comments

Model A Touring Club members from all over the US and Canada congregated today (Sept. 24, 2019) in Milwaukee, WI, for the start of the Great Lakes Tour. This first day was relaxed and people who didn’t come in the night before gradually joined us.  Check out the cars in the hotel parking lot: By … Continue reading IF IT’S TUESDAY, IT MUST BE MILWAUKEE

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Archives

  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • June 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • May 2019
  • January 2019
  • September 2018
  • November 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017

Meta

  • Register
  • Log in

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

  • Registration Open for Ole Southwest Tour
  • The Old Southwest Tour – Sept 2021
  • 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

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

 
Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×