1. Determination will be made at Classification Inspection at each show as to which class a car will be allowed to enter. Once a car has been entered, the class cannot be changed for that show without the concurrence of the MCA Head Judge or his/her representative.
2. Cars not running at Classification Inspection loose one (1) point mandatory, except Concours, Unrestored and Thoroughbred. At the owner’s option, Concours, Unrestored, Thoroughbred and Trailered modified cars may be classified one time per year at the first show in which the car is entered each year. The owner will pay $10.00 (ten dollars) for this yearly classification and will receive a windshield decal and Pre-Classification Card verifying classification inspection for one (1) year. The Classification Head Judge, National Head Judge or the Assistant National Head Judge will complete the classification.
3. Cars in Concours Driven (Trailered to show) and Occasional Driven (Trailered to show) will be judged under the same guidelines as driven cars. They will be in their own classes to keep them separate from the cars driven to the shows.
4. All cars must have an acceptable fire extinguisher available at all times. However, the fire extinguisher does not have to be permanently mounted in the car.
5. Only Ford powered cars will be allowed to compete in MCA sanctioned shows.
6. Modified cars will not be judged for authenticity. They will be awarded points for areas that are modified. No modified points will be given for stock items. These cars will be judged for quality of workmanship, condition and cleanliness.
7. All cars will be judged according to current applicable judging rules for their class. Current model year cars are cars not more than two (2) years old and will be judged in popular vote only.
8. Cars scoring within three (3) points of each other for first place will be considered ties. Seconds and third place cars may tie with exact points. Cars will not be re-judged to break ties. This does not apply to Concours, Unrestored and Thoroughbred which are Gold, Silver and Bronze award standard based on a percentage of total points deducted from 700. The 3 point rule for 1st place ties and exact points for 2nd and 3rd place ties also does not apply to the Modified classes because the award level is based on a minimum set of points earned. Cars in Modified classes may tie if they obtain the minimum scores within the range of points established for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Judges are not permitted under any circumstances to tally judging sheets. Judging sheets will be turned in immediately after judging is completed. All judging sheets must be turned in prior to leaving the show site for any reason.
9. Signs, displays, stanchions, etc. are not allowed on/in cars to be judged. Cars entered in Retired, Conservator or Thoroughbred classes or for display only are excluded and encouraged to provide displays. All Modified class entries must provide a minimum of one 8 1/2”x11” sheet listing all visible modifications to their car. At the owner’s option, a 1” spine, 3-ring binder may be used to list modifications. Good taste must prevail for all displays.
10. Trailered Modified cars will be permitted visual displays of the owners choice, along the lines of those permitted in Thoroughbred and Retired cars. Good taste shall prevail. Modified classes MC and MD only shall be permitted to have mirrors to display the underside of the car. Displays must be detailed in advance with the show application and must be pre-approved by the show committee.
11. Best of show trophies are prohibited at all MCA sanctioned National and Grand National shows.
12. At all MCA sanctioned National and Grand National shows, the classes for judging will be described in the rulebook. A special interest class, popular choice/participant class, junior/student class or display class may be added as desired by the sponsoring club with the restriction that all cars must conform to show rule # 4. Specifically, those cars in these classes are restricted to Ford powered automobiles. The sponsoring club is responsible for all judging of classes added under this rule.
13. The National Head Judge or his/her designated representative will have the authority to combine or add classes, as he/she deems necessary.
14. All cars must remain in place during show hours. No engines may be started during show hours without prior approval of the National Head Judge or his/her designated representative. Violation of this rule will be grounds for disqualification. Press passes are available from the National Head Judge or his/her designated representative.
15. Special devices for the handicapped will be overlooked. Any special item required by state law (inspection stickers) or club stickers, parking decals, etc. will be overlooked. (no school decals, etc.) Owner must show evidence of required addition or modification to car.
16. All judged cars must have trunks/hatchbacks open, convertible tops up and windows closed. All hoods must be open except in the Daily Driven Class where hoods must be closed.
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Here ya go Irene. Division II – Concours Driven 1964 ½ – 2000 Car as it was delivered to the original owner without modifications Reproduction parts are acceptable for restoration as long as they fit, look and function like the original OEM parts Ford factory accessories or accessories advertised in the Ford accessories book If entered in a normal Concours Driven Class, must be driven to and from national shows, from the owner’s home of record. Burden of proof is the owner’s responsibility* A special “PS” class is available for owners to trailer their car to a National Show. This class was created to help draw more participation from owner’s that might not want to drive their car a long distance for any number of reasons. Cars shown in the PS class are cars that would normally be entered in Concours Driven. They are judged the same as regular Concours Driven, but put in a separate class. There is no mileage limitation and PS is limited to 1964 ½ – 1978 cars.
