Concours & Mustang Club of America Events
The 2021 Ford Nationals
Carlisle
My Mustang on display at the 2021 Ford Nationals at Carlisle.
After completing the meticulous restoration in April 2021, I kept the car at the shop in Tolland, CT until June. From there, I shipped it directly to the show field in Carlisle, PA, ready to dazzle and delight car enthusiasts from all over..
My car went directly from the restoration shop to the show field.
Lime Rock Park
Sunday in the Park Concours and Gathering of the Marques
On Sunday, September 5, 2021, my Mustang made its grand debut at the Sunday in the Park Concours and Gathering of the Marques, part of Historic Festival 39.
A Concours d'Elegance is a prestigious event where classic and vintage cars are judged for their historical accuracy, technical merit, and style. Competing in my very first concours show, I was thrilled when my Mustang won 3rd Place in the American Post-War Class.
Mustang Show at the Vanderbilt Museum
I won Best in Class!
The Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island had their annual show at the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport, NY on November 7, 2021. My car was selected by the Ford Performance team and I won Best in Class, First Generation Mustang. This was the first time I won Best in Class.
Mustangs at the Museum
I came in Top 40
The Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island had our annual “Mustangs at the Museum” show at the Vanderbilt Estate in Centerport, NY yesterday. It’s a beautiful setting overlooking the Long Island Sound. Even if you’re not into cars I would recommend checking it out one day.
The club at their last show there in November 2021 and a representative from Ford was there and I won Best in Class. This year I came in Top 40.
I went old school for the show and put on my whitewall tires and hubcaps to complete the car’s original look. Its funny, when you change the tires, it gives the car a completely different look and feel.
Mustang Club of America Nationals
Buffalo, NY 2022
I attended the Nickel City Mustang Roundup, MCA Nationals hosted by the Western New York Shelby and Mustang Club in Buffalo, NY. It was my first time being judged at a MCA National event.
I entered in the Concours Driven Class which is one of the hardest classifications to be judged in and I won Bronze. I used the wrong bolts here and there, and I am missing some clips and grommets. Nothing a weekend in the garage can't solve to win Gold at my next show.
All Ford Charity Event
I came in 1st place!!!
I attended the First Annual All Ford Charity Car Show Sponsored by Newins Bay Shore Ford on September 11, 2022. I thought the event was going to be an exhibition event to raise money for the Carroll Shelby Foundation, which it was, and the it was also a judged car show. My Mustang was First Place in the First Generation Mustang class. This was the first time I won First Class.
Port Jefferson Show
Mustang Jeff at Port Jeff
The Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island had our annual display show at the Port Jefferson Village Center which is a great venue for a car show. There is also a Farmer's Market that takes place every Sunday from 9 am to 3pm from May until November.
MSCLI Annual Riverhead Roundup
I came in Top 40!
The Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island had our annual Riverhead Roundup at Tanger Outlet Mall in Riverhead, NY. It was our last show of the season and I came in Top 40.
Mustangs at the Museum 2023
Top 40 Winner
The Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island had our annual show at the Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium and I won Top 40 but the real treat is that my family came out to show their support. This is the first show where my mother, sister, and niece came.
Here is a picture of my mom & sister hamming it up infront of the car.
Vicious Stangs of Long Island
Top 25!!!
I attended the First Anniversary of the “Vicious Stangs of Long Island All American Muscle Car Show” held at The Milleridge Inn today and my car came in the Top 25!!!
They had over 250 cars in attendance. They actually lost count but estimated the actual number to be close to 300 or just over.
This club originally started out as a Facebook Group and turned into an actual car club. The members are nice and they’re all about having a good time. They had Mustangs, Camaros, Dodge Chargers, and Corvettes but there it was mostly a Mustang event. This is my 10th award since coming out of restoration 2 years ago. Ten awards and she’s been published twice. Not bad for two years….
VSLI Fall Show
I won Top 30!
The Mustang and the Batmobile both won Top 30 honors today at the Vicious Stangs of Long Island Fall Show, which took place at TGIF Friday’s in Westbury. This was the first time my friend won an award since acquiring the Batmobile.
I first met my friend Joe two summers ago at the car show held at Tobay Beach. Since then, we've made it a tradition to park next to each other and tailgate at these events.
"Batman," as I like to call him, is an incredibly kind and down-to-earth man, making hanging out with him an absolute pleasure. I was happy to hear that he had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone, but it was great seeing him win an award. It goes to show that nice guys truly do come out on top!
Fords at the Park
The Mustang clinched another Top 40 Award at the "Fords at the Park" event, a grand celebration marking 60 years of the Ford Mustang, hosted by the Vicious Stangs of Long Island.
Out of an impressive lineup of 550 cars, My Mustang proudly secured a spot in the Top 40!
The AACA 58th Annual Show
Westbury Gardens
The Antique Automotive Club of America held its 58th Annual Show at the beautiful Westbury Gardens on June 2, 2024. This spectacular event showcased over 500 meticulously maintained cars, including some of the earliest “horseless carriages.” Among the stunning collection was a car that was over 100 years old, preserved in pristine condition by its dedicated owners.
The cars were grouped by their production years, creating a fascinating timeline of automotive history. I proudly entered my car in the 1968-1969 class and was thrilled to secure third place. Interestingly, the judge initially overlooked my car, having already chosen his top two favorites. However, upon noticing my car, he exclaimed, "Congratulations, you're getting 3rd place!"
The show was a magnificent celebration of automotive heritage, leaving attendees in awe of the timeless beauty and engineering marvels on display.
All Ford Charity Car Show 2024
Mustangs at the Museum 2024
This year marked my fourth time showcasing my Mustang at the Vanderbilt Show, and once again, it landed a Top 40 finish! But even more special was having my mother and sister join me at the show for the second year running—they were there, cheering on the legacy we’ve built with this car. I’d hoped my mom might stay for the awards ceremony, but they pushed the ceremony later, and by then, she’d already headed out.
I’m also thrilled to share that this award marks the 15th win for the Mustang since it came out of restoration in 2021. Here’s to many more victories on the road ahead!
First Show of the Season. First Win of the Year.
The Mustang won Top 40 again!
Mustang Times
November 2021
Mustang Times is the official publication of the Mustang Club of America. They published the story about my journey with the Mustang.
This is the first article ever written about my car, and it proudly appears on pages 54 and 55.
Published again in the Mustang Times
October 2022
The October 2022 issue of Mustang Times featured an article on the Mustang Nationals held in Buffalo, NY also knowns as the Nickel City Mustang Roundup. My name was mentioned as one of the recipients of the Bronze award in the Concours Driven Class referred to as CDC. This was the second time I was mentioned in the magazine but no pictures of the car made the issue.
I got invited to Ford’s New World Headquarters!
On Sunday, November 16th, Ford celebrated the grand opening of its completely reimagined HQ at One American Road. To mark the occasion, they put out a nationwide casting call for the most pristine, iconic, and well-preserved Fords spanning every decade of the company’s history.
And out of all the cars submitted…
My 1968 Mustang was selected.
For a lifelong Mustang owner, seeing Ford choose my car to represent their heritage was surreal — an honor I’m incredibly proud of.
I wasn’t able to attend in person (Dearborn isn’t exactly a quick drive from New York), and transporting the car plus airfare and hotel would’ve turned this into a very expensive photo op. But the invitation alone?
That’s something I’ll never forget.
To even be considered — let alone chosen — by Ford for an event of this caliber is a milestone in the Mustang’s story, and mine.
Awards won
October 4, 2026 Second Place- 1967-1970 All Mustang Class, All Ford Charity Car Show
June 7, 2026- Third Place- 60th Annual Spring Meet at Westbury Gardens- GNYR AACA Event
May 17, 2026 -Top 40 "Fords at the Park" Vicious Stangs of Long Island event.
September 21, 2025 Top 30-Third Anniversary All American Muscle Car Show- Vicious Stangs of Long Island event.
September 14, 2025 First Place, All Ford Charity Car Show
May 18, 2025 -Top 40 "Fords at the Park" Vicious Stangs of Long Island event.
October 27, 2024- Top 40 "Mustangs at the Museum"- Vanderbilt Museum. Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island event
September 8, 2024 First Place- 1967-1968 All Mustang Class, All Ford Charity Car Show
June 2, 2024- Third Place- 58th Annual Spring Meet at Westbury Gardens- GNYR AACA Event
May 19, 2024 Top 40 "Fords at the Park" Vicious Stangs of Long Island event.
November 5, 2023 Top 30 All American Muscle Car Show Vicious Stangs of Long Island event
July 23,2023 Top 25 First Anniversary All American Muscle Car Show- Vicious Stangs of Long Island event.
July 9, 2023 Top 40 "Mustangs at the Museum"- Vanderbilt Museum. Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island event.
May 13, 2023 Sponsors Choice Award-Farmingdale Charity Car Show-Mustang & Shelby Club event
October 30, 2022 Top 40 at the Riverhead Ford Roundup- Mustang & Shelby Club event
October 2022 Published in Mustang Times Magazine. MCA National Award mention
September 11, 2022 First Place, All Ford Charity Car Show
August 1, 2022: Bronze, Concours Driven Class- MCA Nationals held in Buffalo, NY.
July 10, 2022 Top 40 "Mustangs at the Museum"- Vanderbilt Museum. Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island event.
November 7, 2021: Best in Class, First Generation Mustang- Vanderbilt Museum- Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island event.
November 2021 Published in Mustang Times Magazine Nov 2021. Two Page article.
September 26, 2021 Top 40 at the Riverhead Ford Roundup- Mustang & Shelby Club event.
September 5, 2021: Third Place at Lime Rock’s Sunday in the Park Concours d’ Elegance, American Post War Class.