Check the news page on this site scroll down and I believe there is a VIN decoder link. I don't know what the rear gearing would be but since it was designed for light loads maybe it's geared high enogh for the interstates. Otherwise you may be more comfortable taking your time on the skinny roads. If it's mechanically sound there's no reason it shouldn't make the trip from Boston to Bloomington. If you do drive it that far why not take notes and submit them to the stovebolt editor for the saga section.