Objective

The objective of the Model A Touring Club is to enjoy the use of the Model A Ford as a touring vehicle. In doing so we gain favorable attention to the hobby of Model A Ford restoration and encourage others to do the same; thereby preserving the heritage of this grand old automobile.

We do this by making the Model A Ford a useful vehicle -- not an object that simply sits in a garage or showroom to be admired. We offer members the enjoyment of their Model A as a vacation transportation tool. We encourage them to think beyond the limits of their cities or towns and even their country. We select exciting and challenging destinations to encourage travel. We emphasize safety and maintenance of our autos. We encourage the study of the geography, the people and culture of other lands. We expose our members to Model A people beyond the confines of our local chapter so that we can make new friends, permanent ones with whom to share our love of the Model A and the adventure of Model A travel. We encourage all the above by trying to design tours that meet the requirements stated above and at the same time are within the range of a modest pocketbook.

In our travels with our Model A’s, we have met many strangers in foreign lands and left them feeling that we were better for the experience and in some cases with new friends. This contact has shown us that people of these places are much like ourselves, for the most part. It has brought us closer to the people of other parts of the world. We hope that these contacts have had a like effect on those we have met. Without our Model A’s, we would not have made so many contacts; therefore, we believe in some small way that our Model A experience has been one that is beneficial to better understanding and possibly to world peace.