Silver Springs Ford and Mustang Roundup, Jan 10-11 2004, Ocala, FL.
Another January brings another great Mustang show to Silver Springs, FL. This show this year was cool...I mean really cool, like freezing! We went on Sunday, and I could tell attendance was way below last year. I think the temp was in the 40's at about 9AM, not what we're used to here in the Sunshine State. It warmed up nicely by around 1PM, but I think it kept the cars away, I was estimating 'only' 300 cars or so on Sunday..still a good turnout! Anyway, a nice selection of all kinds of Fords, mostly Mustangs this year, but if you're a Ford guy it's tough to miss this event. NPD sponsored the show as usual, and awarded the trophies at the end.
Here's some highlights of the 2004 show:
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Unlike last year, we had no trouble getting a neat spot..right in front of the Fire truck. I bet they wish they had a 5.0 to race to the fires with way back when! |
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You don't see many Mavericks anymore, especially with a 302, wild flames, and side pipes! |
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The Cougar guys were there in force..Note the variety of colors. I've always liked these cars. |
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2000 Cobra R had the window sticker, brand new. $54K? Yikes! |
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This bear wore a path walking back and forth, back and forth...glad there's a moat there! |
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Couple of the locals just 'hanging out'.. |
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The Pro-streeter got Best of Show..it deserved it too. Sounded as bad as it looks! |
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Looking over the show field, you can see there was plenty of space. Nice 60's fastback, convertible, coupe. |
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As usual, there weren't a lot of four-eyed Notchbacks. Here's a couple of nice examples |
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I really liked this car..how could you not? Pristine. Forget the yellow Mustangs guys..I'll take orange anytime! |
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Another view from the show field. The cars that did show were all top notch. |
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The Ford folks brought their crate engines and had every one drooling... |
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My two SSP's down by the water. |
