‘Sea to Sea in a Model T’ to make 4 stops in Nebraska

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – The Museum of American Speed announced Tuesday that the “Sea to Sea in a Model T” will make four stops in Nebraska on its coast-to-coast campaign across the country.

The museum announced plans earlier this year to travel from New York to San Fransisco in a 1924 Model T Ford to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 10 millionth Model T Ford.

This is the third trip across the nation for the Model T.

“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,” Curator of the Museum of American Speed Tim Matthews said.

Stops which will be open to the public 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 1 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.
• June 17 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 Cheyenne Wyo. Little American Travel Center 2800 W. Lincolnway 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• June 19 Steamboat Springs, CO. AAA 2310 Lincoln Ave. Ste. A 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Model T had a mechanical issue in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and was taken into Ohio for repairs. The engine was pulled out and then returned to Greensburg. It is moving a bit slower now, according to Kelsey Bugjo of Speedway Motors, but otherwise, it is going well.

The trip restarted Sunday and is set to reach Lincoln on Friday.

In June 1924, the Ford Motor company drove the 10 millionth Model T from New York to San Franscisco via the Lincoln Highway as a promotional effort. The 10 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,” Matthews said.

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

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

For more information about the 10 millionth Model T, coast-to-coast trip or the Museum of American Speed visit here.

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