Classifications and Presentation for Judging

CLASSES AND DEFINITIONS:

All Mustangs – model years 1964-½ through 2023, and Ford-Powered cars, any year are eligible for judging and a class award.  

There are six judged classes:

1. Concours (C) (Judged) – Mustangs (1964-½ through 2010). Car may be restored or original, must be stock, and have original or replacement parts that are stock appearing. Stock shall mean components that are appropriate for the year, model and trim level of the car, and/or offered as factory or dealer installed options or accessories. Judging will be based on authenticity, condition, workmanship and cleanliness. Undercarriage will not be judged. Presentation – Hood and trunk must be open, windows halfway open, convertible top up. 

2. Unrestored (U) (Judged) – Mustangs (1964-½ through 2010). Vehicle must be stock, and have original or replacement parts that are stock appearing. Stock shall mean components that are appropriate for the year, model and trim level of the car, and/or offered as factory or dealer installed options or accessories. Undercarriage will not be judged. Judging will be based on originality condition and cleanliness. Presentation – Hood and trunk open, windows halfway open, convertible top up. 

3. Modified (M) (Judged) – Mustangs (1964-½ through 2023). Vehicle has modifications, and/or alterations that were not available from the factory or as a dealer installed option, including but not limited to, sheet metal/body panels, paint, engine/drivetrain, air intake, exhaust, suspension, brakes, interior, trunk, and wheels. Vehicle must have a minimum of five discernable modifications from original.  Undercarriage will not be judged. Judging will be based on condition, workmanship and cleanliness. Presentation – Hood and trunk open, windows halfway open, convertible top up. 

4. Occasional Driver (OD) (Judged) – Mustangs (1964-½ through 2023). Occasional driven cars may have less than 8,000 miles per model year. Undercarriage will not be judged.  Judging will be based on condition, workmanship and cleanliness. Presentation – Hood and trunk open, windows halfway open, convertible top up.

5. Daily Driver (DD) (Judged) – Pre-registered Mustangs (1964-½ through 2023). Vehicle should be the owner’s daily driven car and have at least 8,000 miles per model year. Interior, exterior and wheels/tires should show normal driving wear for the age and mileage. Cars with antique plates are ineligible for DD Class. Undercarriage will not be judged. Judging will be based on condition, workmanship and cleanliness. Presentation – Hood and trunk closed, windows halfway open, convertible top up. 

6. Ford-Powered (FP) (Judged) – Any year and make vehicle with Ford Power (all years thru 2025). Judging will be based on condition, workmanship and cleanliness of the exterior, engine, interior and wheels/tires.  Undercarriage will not be judged. Presentation – Hood open, trunk closed, windows halfway open, convertible top up.