LINCOLN, Nebraska — In 1924, the Ford Motor Company's 10 millionth Model T traveled across the country. Now, 100 years later, a recreated 1924 Model T will make the same coast-to-coast journey – with some stops in Iowa along the way.
Model T No. 10 million made its inaugural journey across the country in 1924, when the Ford Motor Company drove the vehicle from New York to San Francisco via the Lincoln Highway, according to the Museum of American Speed.
Later, the family of Dr. Alan Hathaway completed the journey in honor of the 10 millionth Model T's 50th and 75th anniversaries, using a recreation of the original vehicle. The Hathaway family later donated the recreation to the Museum of American Speed.
“Our team is excited to be part of a third trip in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the ten-millionth Model T Ford and for the vehicle to become part of our permanent collection for years to come,” said Tim Matthews, curator of the Museum of American Speed. “This journey is more than a trip across our great country, it is a celebration of the vehicle which gave freedom to millions of Americans."
The car's journey is roughly 3,400 miles long, spanning two weeks. The car will make public stops in Cedar Rapids and Ames later this week.
“After the trip is completed, the vehicle will be on permanent display at the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska,” Matthews said.
The Model T Ford was monumental to automotive history as it was one of the first models ever to be mass-produced with over 15 million being built over its production span.
- Tuesday, June 11: Plymouth, Ind. to Rock Falls, Ill.
- Wednesday, June 12: Rock Falls, Ill. to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- AAA event in Cedar Rapids (1519 42 St. NE Ste. 100), 4:30-6 p.m.
- Thursday, June 13: Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Denison, Iowa
- Ames Ford (123 Airport Rd.), 12-1 p.m.
- Friday, June 14: Denison, Iowa to Lincoln, Neb.
- Saturday, June 15: Lincoln, Neb.
- Sunday, June 16: Lincoln to Kearney, Neb.
- Monday, June 17: Kearney to Ogallala, Neb.
- Tuesday, June 18: Ogallala, Neb. to Laramie, Wyo.
Additional stops will be announced.