Museum of American Speed Announces Sea to Sea in a Model T Stops Across the Country

Museum of American Speed announced today Sea to Sea in a Model T stops across the country.

The Museum announced their plans earlier this year to make a coast-to-coast trip from New York to San Fransisco in a 1924 Model T Ford to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the ten-millionth Model T Ford. The trip will depart June 2 from Battery Park in New York City and travel along the historic Lincoln Highway ending in San Francisco, Calif.

Stops which will be open to the public (and for media at AAA destinations) along the route will include:

• June 2 Lancaster, Pa. Kick-off Reception at Eden Resort 222 Eden Road 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• June 10 Fort Wayne, Ind. AAA 607 Northcrest Shopping Center 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• June 11 Aurora, Ill. AAA Fox Valley Car Care Plus 35 Illinois Rte. 59 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• June 12 Cedar Rapids, Iowa AAA 1519 42 St. NE Ste. 100 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• June 13 Ames, Iowa Ames Ford 123 Airport Rd. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• June 15 Lincoln, Neb. AAA 4500 S. 70th St. Ste. 116 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 to 6 p.m. Museum of American Speed 599 Oak Creek Drive
• June 16 Grand Island, Neb. Pump & Pantry Hwy 30 & Locust St. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. & Kearney, Neb. Classic Car Collection 3600 US-30 B 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• June 17 Ogallala, Neb. Historic Spruce Street Station 220 N Spruce Street 3:30 to 4 p.m.
• June 18 Potter, Neb. Hangar 39 Flyover Brewing Co. 947 Sherman St. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• June 19 Steamboat Springs, CO. AAA 2310 Lincoln Ave. Ste. A 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Additional stops to be announced. Times may vary based on travel on the day of each event.

“Thanks to AAA for being the travel sponsor for this historic trip,” said Tim Matthews curator of the Museum of American Speed. “We are excited to give the public a chance to see this historic vehicle that made cross country travel possible along with the Lincoln Highway.”

In June 1924, the Ford Motor company drove the ten-millionth Model T from New York to San Franscisco via the Lincoln Highway as a promotional effort. The ten-millionth Model T was recently donated to the Museum of American Speed by the family of the late, Dr. Alan Hathaway.

“After the trip is completed, the vehicle will be on permanent display at the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Neb.” Matthews added.

Speedway Motors has long been the title sponsor of the Museum of American Speed. Other companies that have signed on to support the sea to sea trip include Coker Tire, AAA, Bosselman and AmBest.

For more information about the ten-millionth Model T, coast-to-coast trip or the Museum of American Speed visit Museumofamericanspeed.org.

About Speedway Motors, Inc. Speedway Motors is a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products. Since 1952, Speedway Motors has been committed to providing a broad selection of high-quality, affordable automotive parts—delivered quickly, efficiently and without any hassles. Their products and expert advice are available to customers by calling 1.800.979.0122, online or at retail stores in Lincoln, Neb. and Tolleson, Ariz.

About Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed The Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed is a federally recognized 501 (c) (3) private foundation located in Lincoln, Neb. Founded in 1992 by the “Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith family, the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed was formed to present a continuous chronology of automotive Racing Engine and Speed Equipment development and to preserve, interpret and display items significant in racing and automotive history.