Around the World in a Model A

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
 
And today, Goran is at Snyders getting some brake work done and checking out the collection.
 
Goran is now heading back to Europe.
 

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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!
 
Synchro909 said:
I wonder if the drivers of any of the other cars realise where that "old car" has just been.:D:confused::rolleyes:
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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.
 
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!
 
Hoogah said:
Someone asked him this question when he was in Lafayette LA. Goran estimated around 22,000 km at that point.
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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.
 
Synchro909 said:
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.
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You don't have a clue do you?
 
Synchro909 said:
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.
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14,000 miles in a few months on every continent isn't that much? :eek::confused:
 
Tom Wesenberg said:
I know some continents I wouldn't dare visit.
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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.
 
Brian T said:
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.
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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...
 
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