Check out the newest 4CTV video documenting the 2009 Ocean-to-Ocean Endurance Run. As chronicled in Jim’s monthly letter from the director in July,” 54 vintage Model T’s set off from White Plains NY in June, driving west along nearly 4,000 miles, to reach Seattle in celebration of the 1909 A-Y-P Centennial. Several 4Culture staff (including myself) made the trip up to Snoqualmie Pass to welcome them the first night they arrived in King County. The next day, we were thrilled to be joined by Doreen, Vivian and the rest of the 4CTV team as they documented the Model T caravan’s scenic trip along one of the county’s oldest highways.
The 42-minute show introduces the cars and drivers at Snoqualmie Pass, then follows the Ts down the switchbacks of the Sunset Highway and along old wagon road (1867-1915) to North Bend. There the Model Ts stopped for a salmon bake lunch at Meadowbrook Farm and were met by hundreds of local fans! The Ts continued on to Issaquah to prepare for the final leg of the rally. On July 12th, 2009 a large crowd braved a downpour to see the Model Ts cross the finish line at the University of Washington’s Drumheller fountain.
Take part in re-living this historic journey, by clicking here to play the entire video. For more award winning shows visit 4Culture’s website.
Switchback along Sunset Highway at Snoqualmie Pass, A-Y-P Model T event, © 2009 Michael Doucett
How can we get a DVD copy of the video? We were one of the 54 Model T Ford that went on this cross country tour. We are collecting as many DVD video’s as possible to share with our schools.
If you would like to order bulk copies to distribute, contact King County Television at 206-296-0300, or email them at kctv@kingcounty.gov.
If you would like a single, personal copy, contact Brandi Link, Heritage & Preservation 4Culture at 206.296.8707 or brandi.link@4Culture.org.