Antique, restored and customized cars lined the streets of Memorial Park Friday morning at the annual Nebraskaland Days car show, then paraded through downtown.

The North Platte Ambassadors from the Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraskaland Days board of directors led the parade. Miss Rodeo America rode in one of the lead vehicles, followed by Miss Rodeo Nebraska and Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska.

Sailors from the U.S.S. Nebraska nuclear submarine on shore leave walked near the front of the parade.

Families lined Dewey St. to watch the colorful cars roll by and scramble for candy.

It was one of the largest car parades in Nebraskaland Days history, blessed by a welcome cloud cover that provided some relief from the heat.

Top photo: This 1919 Ford Depot Hack was used in Chicago to shuttle train passengers to hotels. It is now owned and restored by Gordon Refschneider of North Platte.

  • Miss Rodeo America Jordan Tierney with a 1930 Ford Roadster owned by J.D. Troyer.
  • Lynn and Kay Steinbeck with their restored 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1. The car won third place in the People’s Choice.
  • Just a few of the vehicles that wree lined up at Memorial Park, with Larry Hahn’s 46 Chevy flatbed in front.
Photos by George Lauby. Click on images to enlarge.
  • A customized 1950 Chevy Fleetline belonging to Jamey & Rachel Swanson of North Platte.
  • A Chamber ambassador makes a good impression.
  • From the USS Nebraska
  • Miss Nebraska Rodeo Joeli Walrath and Miss Teen Rodeo Brylee Thompson.
  • A ’69 Chevelle belonging to Dave and Marge Kouba.
  • A ’33 Ford Roadster by Dan & Karen Troyer.

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