Friendly Ford Customer Appreciation Car Show

By John Emmering

Converging on the lot of Friendly Ford, hundreds of collector cars of all types cruised onto the dealership property for the Eighth Annual Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday August 28th. After the cancelation of the 2020 show due to the pandemic, this years’ event was back with a vengeance. Hosting the event was Friendly Ford owner and president Randy Yockey. We are honored to have Randy, owner of several Early Ford V-8 automobiles, as a member of our Northern Illinois Regional Group,

S even of our members participated with car entries. Ken Bounds brought his 1951 Mercury Sport Coupe, Tom Buscaglia his 1951 Ford Custom Tudor, John Emmering arrived in his 1949 Ford Custom Fordor, Jay Hinshaw in his 1937 Ford Tudor, John Judge brought out his 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible, Pat Maroney, who coordinated the event for the NIRG, displayed his 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria.  Also, Dan Pudelek participated with his 1950 Ford Crestliner.

Roger Obecny, John Scheve and George and Dawn Zulas came on the scene using modern transportation. Of course, Randy Yockey was present as host of the event. A non-club member parked in our group with his 1951 Ford Victoria and we admired his car as well.

The weather was quite warm during the event and those who erected a shelter were wise. It was a great experience to check out all the various automobiles and vote for the favorites. Pat Maroney came out a winner with a Top Ten Award for his 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria. The event was fun for all. We thank Randy for hosting it again this year.