The Model T Club of Southern California and other Ford enthusiasts made a stop Wednesday at Gary Turner’s re-creation of the Gay Parita gas station on Route 66 near Halltown, Mo., reports the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader.
The club is in the middle of driving across the country to commemorate the Model T’s 100th anniversary. Much of the trek will take place on Route 66.
Here’s a remarkable fact about the trip:
“We get 15 to 20 miles per gallon, depending on how many hills and stoplights we hit,” Shirley said.
The Model T’s fuel efficiency puts a lot of SUV’s to shame, despite its relatively primitive technology.
The article also contains plenty of background on the Gay Parita station, and includes a video.