Day 6 (October 5, 2021): Alamosa to Buena Vista, Colorado, approximately 101 miles. This morning we drove north toward the Rocky Mountains and climbed Poncha Pass with mountains of 9,000 feet in elevation on both sides of us. Several tour members have shared photos of scenery along the way: You can see that as we gained altitude … Continue reading Rocky Mountain High
We interrupt our normal, light chatter about our โOle Southwest Tourโ to give you a first person report of the traffic incident involving two Model Aโs and an 18-wheeler.ย ย (Itโs OK โ thankfully, our members and their cars are safe and uninjured.) Janet Christensen reports: She and Mack were coming down the north side of Poncha … Continue reading SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE FROM DAYย ย #6 (October 5, 2021)๏ฟผ
Day 5 (October 4, 2021): Albuquerque, NM, to Alamosa, CO, approx. 215 mi. This was NOT a good day for the mechanics or for the tow truck driver! The morning started with one vehicle requiring a water pump replacement. Tim had just begun the dayโs drive when he was called back to the hotel. Fortunately, Tim had Jayโs tools and spare parts with him, … Continue reading Back to Colorado
Day 3 (October 2, 2021): Durango to Albuquerque, NM; approximately 215 miles This tour is really getting exciting, but our fearless leader Marcus keeps reminding us to โGET GAS!โ At times, there are long stretches between gas stations; most of our cars hold only 10 gallons of gas; and you really donโt want to run out of … Continue reading Up, Up, and Away!
DAY 0 (September 29, 2021) Members of the Model A Touring Club (MATC) met in Kanab, UT today, having arrived from all over North America.ย ย Representatives came from Washington State, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Iowa, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Florida โ and even one couple from Vancouver, BC, Canada.ย ย Unfortunately, due to the status of the US/Canadian … Continue reading On the Road Again
Registration for the Model A Touring Club Ole Southwest Tour is officially open. Tour dates are Sept 29, 2021 - Oct 15, 2021. Registration forms have been sent to current MATC members. If you would like to join us, and are not currently a member, please visit our Membership Page for details on how to … Continue reading Registration Open for Ole Southwest Tour
The Model A Touring Club is pleased to announce the Old Southwest tour scheduled this year from September 29 through October 15. This ambitious 16 day driving tour will start and end in Kanab Utah. You and your Model A Ford will visit fabulous destinations in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. As we all … Continue reading The Old Southwest Tour – Sept 2021
With regret, the tour leaders and the MATC Board have decided to postpone the Fall Route 66 Tour, possibly until Spring 2021.
A short status on the Model A Touring Club's Route 66 tour scheduled for this fall.
Hello, Model Aโers! Just checking in to let you know the status of our upcoming Rte. 66 Tour: At this point, itโs 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
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