It all comes down to spit and polish!

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Preparation for a show or concours requires careful planning. Arrive early, don't linger to converse with the other contestant but busy yourself to get just that extra bit of shine. It's the only way to convince the judges that your baby is the best. We took this photo at a local meeting of Dutch Ford Mustang owners, but under threat of approaching rain we didn't stay long enough to see if this guy's efforts really paid off.

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