STANDARD FCA NATIONAL SHOW
CATEGORIES
Stock Category
Falcons entered in this category have historically been thoroughly
detailed while maintaining a High Percentage of Authenticity. Most
common and accepted modifications in this category are custom or
aftermarket wheels combined with radial performance type fires
(rather than bias ply). The other noted and accepted modifications
are "Sprint" or "Cobra type air cleaners and valve covers. These two
modifications we felt to be acceptable because perhaps the OEM,
bias tires are not available in the correct sizes and radial tires add a
definite safety factor in traction, handling and braking. The newer
sizes of radial tires also require a rim width that is wider than the
stock Falcon wheel. This is the reason many owners choose to run
the 14X6 Magnums or 14X7 Magnums in combination with a 70
series radial tire. The Sprint and Cobra engine accessories are
recognized as 'True' Ford parts and could be purchased over the
counter from any Ford dealership. Details really stand out in this
category. The engine compartment will more than likely be clean
enough to eat off in his vehicle, be it a 144/170/200 six or a
260/289/302 eight, will be detailed to the max. No glaring
modifications anywhere on this Falcon. It just looks a little better than
the original, the way it would have if Ford could have "Handbuilt"
each one individually. You may see these Falcons on a trailer or
driven on a nice day. Several cars of this quality may even be driven
on long trips. All in all, these Falcons are built for 'Show or Go'. At
local car shows across the nation these cars are bringing back the
memories of the car that started it all, and bringing home the "Gold"
to boot. Fifteen classes covering all models of Falcons are available
for these 'Pristine,' but not quite "Concors" vehicles.
Daily/Street Driven Category
This category is perhaps the most important to the future of the FCA
and the value of all Falcons. As the name implies, this category is for
those special Falcons that you use on the street every day. These
Falcons are driven at least three thousand miles per year, rain or
shine. They are not 'Parade Cars' or 'Museum Pieces'. They take Dad
to work and Mom to the grocery. They are often the son's or
daughters first car and are depended on to get them to school every
day. They have felt the pain of parking lots and careless drivers. They
are the cars left outside to make room for Mom's new Taurus, they
are also the ones that will start when the new one refused to face the
cold of winter. Definitely not a show car, but for sure a winner!
You may not find a show quality paint job on this Falcon, maybe a
nice set of wheels like Magnums or even steel wheels and not quite
show quality hubcaps. The engine compartment may or may not be
detailed. In all cases it will be as clean as one can keep it. Remember
this car is used as it was intended. Several modifications that improve
dependability may even be evidenced on this "driver". Maybe an
alternator where a generator once resided; one can easily understand
wanting a dependable charging system. The beauty of the Falcons in
this category is that they may not be perfect, but that they are well
maintained, attractive vehicles willing to take their proud owners
across town, to work, grocery shopping, or wherever they want to go.
Four classes are available in this category for these Falcons.
Diamond in the Rough
This category is for the Falcon that obviously needs work or is in the
process of being restored. It may or not be driveable. It may be in
primer or still have the old paint job. The interior may be tattered and
torn or partially finished. The body work not completed. The engine
needs work. Anyone looking at this Falcon can see it does not fit in
any of the other categories but has potential some day. Four classes
are available for this class.
Modified Category
This category is wide open! You will find Customs, Sleds, Racers,
Chopped Tops, Full Frames, Tubs, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Monster
Tires and a host of other tempting modifications. Engines may be
carbureted, fuel injected small block, or even a blown big block. In
either case, you bet it is well detailed and more than likely 'Bad to the
Bone'. No engine modification is considered extreme, although all
entries must be Ford Powered (absolute no Brand X). Paint schemes
will vary as much as engine choice. We’re talking Metallic, Pastels,
Flames, Graphics, Murials or a Super Smooth Single Color over
Rolled Pans, Filled Seams and a Sunken Antenna. Interiors may be
as stark as a race car or as plush as a new Continental Town Car . In
all cases, the interior will be fitted to suit the owner and fully functional
for the application. As can be seen, "modified" best describes this
category of five classes.
Masters Category
This category is for the "Purist" The Falcons entered here will really
open your eyes and make the mouth water. These cars are as correct
as one can possibly make them, right down to the smallest detail.
Nothing fancy but all exactly like the factory built it twenty to thirty ago
years ago. Correct interior, correct paint color, correct engine
transmission combination. Everything the factory data plate indicates
is correct. It may have just received a ground-up restoration, or it
could be a low mileage original. In all cases, these Falcons are the
"Best of the Best".
Information taken from: http://www.northland-falcons.com/STANDARD%20FCA%20NATIONAL%20SHOW%20CATEGORIES.pdf
