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Judging
Want to know more about our judging categories? Find out more below!
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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)
- Best Classic Falcon GT (Australian-built performance variant, JG33 or JG66)
- Best Modern Falcon GT (Australian-built performance variant including FPV and Tickford)
- Powered by Ford (Best Engine)
- Best Paint Presented by Europanels
- Best Interior
- Best Club Presented by Bowden’s Own (clubs must provide volunteer judges to be eligible)
- Best Heavy Ford Open to all Ford trucks
- Best Panel Van or Ute
- Shannons Choice Selected by Shannons Insurance
- Rare Spares Real Restoration Selected by Rare Spares
- Rare Spares Real Street Selected by Rare Spares
Awards
All Ford Day awards are presented to applicable entries, whether entered for judging or display:
- 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.
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.
Judging Categories
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 |
Best Fairlane ZA – ZD | Best F-Series / Truck / Commercial |
Best Fairlane ZF – ZH / LTD P5 – P6 | Best Special Interest Vehicle / Miscellaneous |