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Ocean to Ocean – New York to Seattle USA.  Distance approximately 3860 miles taking around 30 days.   Between 12th June and 12th July 2009.
Main Driver was Mick Kemp Jnr, co-drivers were Austin Bromley, Peter McAllister and Mick Kemp Snr.

A 1925 Model T Ford representing Gt. Britain took part in the ‘Ocean to Ocean’ Centenery Run across USA to help raise money for our digital appeal.
Of the 23 days the cars drove a total of approximately 3,800 miles with an average of approximately 150 miles per day.
The route passed through the following –
White Plains, New York
West Point, New York
New Hartford, New York (Syracuse)
Hamburg, New York (Buffalo)
Steetsboro, Ohio (Cleveland)
Dearborn, Michigan
Plymouth, Indiana (South Bend, Indiana)
Bloomington, Illinois
Hannibal, Missouri (St. Louis)
Olathe, Kansas (Kansas City)
Alibene, Kansas
Goodland, Kansas
Ford Collins, Colorado (Denver)
Rawlins, Wyoming
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Montpelier, Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
Twin Falls, Idaho
Ontario, Oregon
Pendleton, Oregon
Yakima, Washington
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Issaquah, Washington (Seattle)

The event, sponsored by MGE Kemp Properties and Rotary Club of Wickford raised the magnificent total of £
Thank you to everyone involved, especially Mick and Steve who worked tirelessly in getting the van ready and the intricate planning needed to ensure all went well, co-ordinating all the drivers and mechanical repairs. Lets not forget the vehicle itself, who after all these years, gave everything it had.  Well done!!

Photos of Crusty Loaf on way &, @ Oheka Castle Long Island New York Where It had Pride of Place @ Send off Party for Ocean To Ocean Tour. I think the best one to use is with Mick Jnr & T on lawn in front of property

They Had a Briefing & send off Banquet @ Crowne Plaza Hotel White Plains New York

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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