Mid-Plains’ Mustang raffle car coming to Grant

The Mid-Plains Community College raffle car will be on display in Grant during the annual car show at the park on July 4. 

The 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible is the 15th raffle car produced by MPCC’s Transportation Division. It was restored by students in MPCC’s Automotive Technology and Auto Body Technology programs.

“The interior is original in intent,” said Don Wilson, MPCC Auto Body instructor. “The students learned how to put on, align and paint quarter panels Viper Venom Red. They installed a new top, floorboards, carpet, seats and a dash pad. They also removed then reassembled the instrument panel, including the speedometer.”

The car was completely rebuilt inside and out, according to Bryan Herrick, MPCC’s first year Automotive Technology instructor.

The 302 cubic inch V8 engine and transmission were rebuilt in Herrick’s classes as were the suspension and chassis. Four wheel disc brakes and Magnum 500 wheels were added in the process.

The car will tour the state throughout the summer, making appearances at car shows, parades and cruise night events.

A total of 10,000 raffle tickets will be offered at a price of $10 each. Proceeds will be used for scholarships for students in the college’s transportation programs and to help offset the cost of producing the next raffle car project.

Tickets will be sold everywhere the vehicle is displayed and can also be purchased in the welcome centers at any of MPCC’s campuses in McCook, North Platte, Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine.

The drawing for the Mustang will be at 2 p.m. CT on Sept. 7 during the 24th annual Colonel Cody’s Cruise Show and Shine in Memorial Park in North Platte.