Around the World in a Model A

[Hoogah]

Originally Posted by GPierce

I don't do facebook either. Too bad it was not posted on the forum earlier.

First post on this thread was 16th January, when I learned of Goran's arrival downunder.

[Chippy Minton]

Latest update, Mason, Ohio in the rain.

[cdlwingnut]

I know a club in Cedar Rapids Iowa that would love to have lunch or dinner with him if he makes it though Iowa on his trip. probably even get a few cars to travel a ways with him

[Hoogah]

And today, Goran is at Snyders getting some brake work done and checking out the collection.

[Chippy Minton]

Goran is now heading back to Europe.

[Synchro909]

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I wonder if the drivers of any of the other cars realise where that "old car" has just been.

[Hoogah]

From Goran via FaceBook:
"So now it's lined up for transportation to Gothenburg. I made it, I did go round the world with this old but beautiful car. Tanks all around the world that's supported me by Facebook and Instagram, it's been a inspiration having you around. A special big hug to all of you that helped me on the way when problems have raised. I will take the A from Gothenburg to Stockholm in one way or the other in mid June I'll keep you updated ❤️
#afordaroundtheworld
#aford"

He made it around the world, and just in time apparently. The car has developed some engine problems. Goran resisted the offers of help to pull the motor, preferring to get it home and do the work himself. What a journey!

[Floats]

WELL DONE to Goran and his Model A
Tks for the update.

[Chippy Minton]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

I wonder if the drivers of any of the other cars realise where that "old car" has just been.

No drivers involved. The cars are to be loaded onto a ship for the three and a half week voyage to Europe. When I first saw the photo it did occur to me that that was probably the first time that a Model A being shipped to Europe from there was one that was already registered in a European country. Plenty of Model As are shipped from the USA to Europe every year but most of those are shipped by people who know the commercial gain possible.

[Cornishman]

Congratulations Goran. A dream trip completed and you have shown so many people that Model A Fords are for driving. There is more to ownership than artificially keeping them in showroom condition, moving them around in closed trailers and collecting trophies. A magnificent achievement!

[Neil Mylar LakewoodCA]

Does anyone know how many miles he traveled on his remarkable trip?

[Tom Wesenberg]

As well as how many miles, I'm wondering what such a trip would cost?

[Hoogah]

Originally Posted by Neil Mylar LakewoodCA

Does anyone know how many miles he traveled on his remarkable trip?

Someone asked him this question when he was in Lafayette LA. Goran estimated around 22,000 km at that point.

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Hoogah

Someone asked him this question when he was in Lafayette LA. Goran estimated around 22,000 km at that point.

IMHO, 22,000 km (less than 14,000 miles) in a solo car isn't all that much!
Heck, I've done WAAAYY more than that around Oz while towing and a friend in his 1928 Chev has done over 300,000 miles also towing around Oz.
Never the less, he will dine out on his stories for quite a while, I'd imagine.

[Chippy Minton]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

IMHO, 22,000 km (less than 14,000 miles) in a solo car isn't all that much!
Heck, I've done WAAAYY more than that around Oz while towing and a friend in his 1928 Chev has done over 300,000 miles also towing around Oz.
Never the less, he will dine out on his stories for quite a while, I'd imagine.

You don't have a clue do you?

[Jason in TX]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

IMHO, 22,000 km (less than 14,000 miles) in a solo car isn't all that much!
Heck, I've done WAAAYY more than that around Oz while towing and a friend in his 1928 Chev has done over 300,000 miles also towing around Oz.
Never the less, he will dine out on his stories for quite a while, I'd imagine.

14,000 miles in a few months on every continent isn't that much?

[Tom Wesenberg]

I know some continents I wouldn't dare visit.

[Brian T]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I know some continents I wouldn't dare visit.

While I admire the trip he made, and I am sure he had support of some kind, maybe he has brass balls or was totally ignorant of the situations thru the States from Panama City to the US border, glad he made it.

[Chippy Minton]

Originally Posted by Brian T

While I admire the trip he made, and I am sure he had support of some kind, maybe he has brass balls or was totally ignorant of the situations thru the States from Panama City to the US border, glad he made it.

No harder there than in the parts of the Middle East and India that he passed through. If his trip was so easy why isn't everyone doing it, it's a huge challenge in a modern vehicle, in a vintage car...

[Hoogah]

Goran just put up a map of his USA leg.