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Peyton · 07-15-2022, 07:20 PM

Saw again an account of the Rod Wade and Michael Flanders record breaking pre-war car cross country 2013 trip on modern roads/ interstates — 3000 miles in 50 hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds averaging just under 60 MPH, I wonder if any significant mods were done to the car. Can’t find any info on mods, if any.

An incredible trip even if done with significant mods!

updraught · 07-16-2022, 06:22 AM

https://vintageadventurer.com.au/the-car/
https://classiccarmag.net/new-world-...op-across-usa/

I couldn't help noticing his trip to Marree this year.
https://vintageadventurer.com.au/pro...-it-to-marree/
We were there last week. The MacDonalds "coming soon" sign in the background is an outback joke. As with the bus stop! Petrol there is A$2.95 a liter.
As in the photos, we have had a lot of rain this year so we took our 20 year old 4wd as you can open the doors and let the water out.

Peyton · 07-16-2022, 07:44 AM

Thanks for sharing this great information with us. Hats off to the drivers, support people and that great car!

31Tudor · 07-16-2022, 03:07 PM

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Interesting, the article says it is virtually as it came off the assembly line, with a few modifications. I see quite a few as you go through the story. I certainly wouldn't consider it as it came off the assembly line.

07-15-2022, 07:20 PM	#1
Peyton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 152	2013 cross country record breaking Model A trip Saw again an account of the Rod Wade and Michael Flanders record breaking pre-war car cross country 2013 trip on modern roads/ interstates — 3000 miles in 50 hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds averaging just under 60 MPH, I wonder if any significant mods were done to the car. Can’t find any info on mods, if any. An incredible trip even if done with significant mods!

07-16-2022, 06:22 AM	#2
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 2,288	Re: 2013 cross country record breaking Model A trip https://vintageadventurer.com.au/the-car/ https://classiccarmag.net/new-world-...op-across-usa/ I couldn't help noticing his trip to Marree this year. https://vintageadventurer.com.au/pro...-it-to-marree/ We were there last week. The MacDonalds "coming soon" sign in the background is an outback joke. As with the bus stop! Petrol there is A$2.95 a liter. As in the photos, we have had a lot of rain this year so we took our 20 year old 4wd as you can open the doors and let the water out.

07-16-2022, 07:44 AM	#3
Peyton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 152	Re: 2013 cross country record breaking Model A trip Thanks for sharing this great information with us. Hats off to the drivers, support people and that great car!

07-16-2022, 03:07 PM	#4
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: 2013 cross country record breaking Model A trip Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Interesting, the article says it is virtually as it came off the assembly line, with a few modifications. I see quite a few as you go through the story. I certainly wouldn't consider it as it came off the assembly line.