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Judging
Want to know more about our judging categories? Find out more below!
Major Trophies
Major trophies are awarded by the volunteer judging team and event partners. All judged vehicles are eligible for the following Major Trophies:
- Best Ford – The Perpetual William Clay Ford Jnr Trophy Presented by the Ford Motor Company.
- Best Performance Ford (Ford performance variant: GT, RS, Tickford, FPV, Shelby or on judges advice). Presented by Rex Gorell.
- Powered by Ford (Best Engine) Presented by T.I. Performance.
- Best Paint Presented by Pace Marketing.
- Best Interior Presented by Autohaus.
- Best Club Presented by Bowden’s Own (clubs must provide volunteer judges to be eligible).
- Best Panel Van or Ute Presented by Larrakia Bilirra.
- Best Heavy Ford Open to all Ford trucks. Presented by Pace Marketing.
- Rare Spares Real Restoration Presented by Rare Spares.
- Rare Spares Real Street Presented by Rare Spares.
Awards
All Ford Day awards are presented to applicable entries, whether entered for judging or display:
- Shannons Choice Selected by Shannons Insurance.
- Highest Odometer Reading Presented by Bowdens Own and Rare Spares, contact the admin@allfordday.org.au or register on the day.
- Longest Distance Driven Presented by Bowdens Own and Rare Spares, contact admin@allfordday.org.au or register on the day.
- Director’s Choice Presented by Pace Marketing.
- Secretary’s Selection Presented by Pace Marketing.
- Survivor (Best Unrestored) Presented by Pace Marketing, contact admin@allfordday.org.au or register on the day.
- Ford Australia 100 Years Award (x 2) Presented by Ford Australia.
- Ford Appreciation Award (x 2) Presented by Pace Marketing.
Judging is based on a maximum 10 points for each of the four areas: boot, engine bay, interior and paint. If one area of a vehicle is inaccessible to the judges, it will be awarded a zero.
Trophies will be awarded to the category winners and runners-up.
Our All Ford Day Judging Panel have developed this ready reckoner to assist navigating the various judging categories. Please have a look, if you require clarification of any vehicle eligibilities: All Ford Day Judging – Ready Reckoner
Judging Categories
| Best Classic Falcon GT (Australian-built performance variant, JG33 or JG66) | Best Modern Falcon GT (Australian-built performance variant including FPV and Tickford) |
| Best Falcon XK – XP | Best Fairlane ZJ – ZL / LTD FC – FE |
| Best Falcon XR – XT | Best Fairlane NA – BF / LTD DA-BF |
| Best Falcon XW – XY | Best USA Ford (Including Lincoln & Mercury) |
| Best Falcon XA – XC | Best Customline / Victoria / Mainline |
| Best Falcon XD – XH | Best Model T / Model A / Side Valve / Flathead |
| Best Falcon EA – ED | Best Anglia / Prefect |
| Best Falcon EF – EL | Best Zephyr / Zodiac / Consul |
| Best Falcon AU | Best Cortina |
| Best Falcon BA – BF | Best Capri |
| Best Falcon FG – FG-X | Best Laser / Telstar / Meteor |
| Best Mustang ’64 – ’66 | Best Escort |
| Best Mustang ’67 – ’73 | Best Sierra / Mondeo / Probe |
| Best Mustang ’74 – ’04 | Best Focus / Fiesta |
| Best Mustang ’05 – ’14 | Best Hot Rod / Rat Rod / Jalopy (Ford Engine and/or Body) |
| Best Mustang ’15 – ’23 | Best Territory |
| Best Mustang ’24 – Present | Best Everest, Ranger or Raptor Presented by the Ford Motor Company. |
| Best Fairlane ZA – ZD | Best F-Series / Truck / Commercial |
| Best Fairlane ZF – ZH / LTD P5 – P6 | Best Special Interest Vehicle / Miscellaneous |
