K-Stater magazine readers share their very own Wildcat Whips

Posted May 08, 2024

K-Stater cars

The spring 2024 issue of K-Stater magazine featured a story highlighting some of the unique ways Wildcats have shared their purple pride on their vehicles. Since then, plenty of K-Staters have reached out to share how they drive with pride. Let’s take a look…

K-Stater car

K-Stater car

"I found this beautiful purple SSR in Ohio several years ago. 17,000 miles on it now. The pictures don’t do the color justice. It is a stunning purple. A definite head turner. When driven to games people always want to have a picture with it. It is a factory color. Powered by a 5.3 V8."

John Howard ’73
Hiawatha, Kansas

K-Stater boat

K-Stater boat

K-Stater boat

"It’s called 'Wet Willie.' I’m the K-State boat guy all over south central Kansas."

Tony Holthaus ’95
Wichita, Kansas

K-Stater plane

"This is a Van’s RV-4 airplane I built."

Bill Anton '69
Satanta, Kansas

K-Stater car

"I enjoyed the article about purple cars in the latest issue. This is our 1946 Ford and it’s a beauty."

Susan Musil-Hass ’71
Blue Rapids, Kansas

K-Stater car

K-Stater car

K-Stater car

"I enjoyed the article about the Wildcat rides, I too have a classic Buick Wildcat, in fact it's featured in the Wall Street Journal! K-State is mentioned several times in the article along with my victory rides."

Anson Renshaw ’95
Mesa, Arizona

K-Stater car

"Attached is a picture of my 1978 Chevy Corvette. When I saw the purple color, I immediately fell in love and I knew I had to have it. The purple chameleon paint color-changes as you shift lighting. It reminded me of my Alma Mater."

Audrey Schmitz ’17
Twin Falls, Idaho

K-Stater license plate

"I get questions or comments frequently about my long-held license plate here in western Nebraska. Most Nebraska residents tout the Huskers in one form or another, but I’m proud to be a Wildcat!"

Nancy Dyke Michaels ’68
North Platte, Nebraska

K-Stater car

"Here’s my 2010 Grand Sport Corvette."

Jeff Schmalzried ’90
Dighton, Kansas

Want to show some K-State pride on the road? Check out the K-State license plate. Since the program began in 1996, the tax-deductible royalties paid on K-State License Plates have raised more than $7 million for student scholarships (i.e. Legacy, International) and recognition of achievements. There are currently more than 13,000 plates on the road in Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma and Texas combined.