2013 cross country record breaking Model A trip

[Peyton]

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]

https://vintageadventurer.com.au/the-car/
https://classiccarmag.net/new-world-record-set-pre-war-car-driving-non-stop-across-usa/

I couldn't help noticing his trip to Marree this year.
https://vintageadventurer.com.au/prostate-cancer-rally-made-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]

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

 

[31Tudor]

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.