Barber gave enthusiasts a 2.38-mile road course to play on. Steve McCarley, show chairman, says over 1,500 Mustangs participated down the straights and around the apexes at Barber. Pony Trails, a special driving event pioneered by former Mustang & Fords Editor Jeff Ford, was staged at the MCA's 30th Anniversary bash, funneling more than 200 Mustangs from Barber to the city of Homewood. In Homewood, Mustangs shut down the town, lining up for thousands of people to see. Call it three solid blocks of Mustangs at the invitation of Homewood city officials. Locals loved it.
Like every landmark event in the MCA's history, the 30th was a show to remember and treasure because it represented survival, fellowship, and continuing success. It's a fitting tribute to the club that launched Mustang Mania II in the mid-'70s-a burning passion for these cars that has yet to find an end.
The MCA's heart and soul has...
The MCA's heart and soul has always been concours restoring to stock condition. This remains the MCA's core-and educational for enthusiasts. Restomod and driving are becoming more popular with time. Expect to see more driving events in the future.
Dwight Becker's '66 hardtop...
Dwight Becker's '66 hardtop was a clean restomod example with late-model seats, some show and go under the hood, and a nice, clean exterior with a fiberglass hood, a billet grille, and classic Torq-Thrust D wheels.
Mustangs Plus arrived at MCA's...
Mustangs Plus arrived at MCA's 30th ready for business and the spread of restomod. Ron Bramlett of Mustangs Plus was recently elected to the MCA board of directors.
Ford Racing Performance Parts...
Ford Racing Performance Parts had an incredible display that included both classic and late-model Mustangs and parts.
The MCA's forte has always...
The MCA's forte has always been certified concours judging-which has set the benchmark for restorations worldwide for 30 years. When a Mustang is restored to MCA judging standards, it demonstrates hard-won effort and integrity. MCA judging standards have remained solid because this organization has never been afraid to look at itself and make changes as necessary.
Harold Downey was the lucky...
Harold Downey was the lucky recipient of our Editor's Choice Award. His '69 Boss 302 (one of only 194 in Wimbledon White) has been given the full performance monty with a Coast High Performance 347 stroker engine being fed by a Paxton Novi 1200 supercharger putting out 8 pounds of boost, a T5 Z-spec five-speed manual trans, and 18-inch Boyd Coddington Smoothie II wheels mounted over a set of Baer brakes.
It takes some guts to bolt...
It takes some guts to bolt this kind of hardware onto a real Boss 302, but we're seeing more of it being done in the name of driving enjoyment. Our hats are off to those who can do it.
We liked Jim Tidwell's '68...
We liked Jim Tidwell's '68 fastback with its gorgeous red metallic top coat and complementing silver stripes. Later first-gen high-back seats were swapped into Jim's car with custom upholstery.
Every Mustang has a story...
Every Mustang has a story to tell. The MCA has made it possible to showcase Mustangs and their owners. Some choose to restore to stock, others elect to personalize. Whatever the goal, the MCA has provided an avenue to get there.