This event is in the past.It took place on February 8, 2026 at The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkSteve Shotwell inherited his grandfather's 1916 Model T and drove it 4,000 miles from New York to Seattle with his wife. This talk brings that wild, determined journey to life: breakdowns, discoveries, and the stubborn spirit of early American motoring.
Vintage automotive history
Intimate storytelling
Local historian
Tips
🚗ask about roadside repairs in 1916
🎤small venue, good for questions
🏛️check out the restored garage after
Ocean to Ocean in a Model T
Shelby Township
Literature TalkLiterature TalkSteve Shotwell inherited his grandfather's 1916 Model T and drove it 4,000 miles from New York to Seattle with his wife. This talk brings that wild, determined journey to life: breakdowns, discoveries, and the stubborn spirit of early American motoring.
Vintage automotive history
Intimate storytelling
Local historian
Tips
🚗ask about roadside repairs in 1916
🎤small venue, good for questions
🏛️check out the restored garage after
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