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Ford Mustang Models and History
A young Mustang enthusiast pointed us to this CarCovers.com article by John Linden about Ford Mustang models and the history. Thank you, Jason. Linden starts with:
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River City Mustang Stampede Hotels
MCA National Shows draw Mustang lovers from around the world. These hotels are convenient to the River City Mustang Stampede show and offer special rates for world-class rooms. Book your rooms early.
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River City Mustang Stampede Show Rules
The River City Mustang Stampede is one of four annual Mustang Club of America (MCA) National Shows and runs March 27-29, 2026 at the J-Tech Institute in Jacksonville Florida. MCA National Shows that draw the best of the best Mustangs in the country.
Every year, MCA-Certified judges judge each Mustang on its own merit, not in comparison to other cars, in one of 10 major Classes. These Classes are:
- Concours
- Thoroughbred
- Unrestored
- Modified
- President’s Choice
- Occasional Driven
- Daily Driven
- Specialty
- Conservator
- Display Only
Class Summaries
Concours, Thoroughbred and Unrestored Classes: Mustangs are judged on authenticity, condition, workmanship and cleanliness.
Modified Class: Mustangs have serious modifications to all areas of the car. Judges add points (up to a maximum) for modifications on each area of the car and then overall judge condition, workmanship and cleanliness.
President’s Choice Class: Open to only one- and two-year old Mustangs (Model Years 2025 and 2026 for this Show).
Occasional Driven, Daily Driven, Specialty, and Conservator Classes: Mustangs are judged on condition, workmanship and cleanliness.
Display Only Class: Mustangs are on display and not judged.
Show Rules
MCA-Certified Judges will judge based on MCA National Show Rules (UPDATED 04-24-2025). MCA members can review the most up-to-date Show Rules and detailed Class definitions, at this link: MCA JUDGING RULES
Show Procedures
- Registration is online only and will close February 27, 2026, one month prior to the Show.
- We expect this Show will sell out at 350 Show car entries.
- All Class cars must be in place on the Show field by 10AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Friday is an optional Show date.
- Once on the Show field each day, a car cannot leave until 5PM unless authorized by the National Head Judge.
- Judging will start on Saturday but owners can request judging starting on Friday.
- Cars can remain on the Show field overnight for the duration of the Show. The Show field site is fenced and will have security on site 24 hours a day.
- Concours & Thoroughbred Class cars will show inside the J-Tech Institute building and cannot leave until after the awards ceremony on March 29.
Registration
Register here to show your Mustang.
