VINTAGE CERTIFICATION

Preservation, Not Restoration

Vintage Certification recognizes unrestored original vehicles and the history they carry with them. Through detailed inspections and documentation, this program helps preserve factory standards, originality, and provenance for future generations.

Sponsored by Frank Badalson's American Performance, LLC

The Vintage Certification program focuses on the unrestored vehicle, and includes American brands. This program provides status, recognition, provenance and appreciation to unrestored vehicles. The certification team provides each owner with a detailed listing of their findings in a comprehensive report. Our goal is to uncover new information, share it with you and act as a repository for factory standards and processes. Read more about our program goals.

Vehicles are typically inspected for approximately three hours, including a detailed examination underneath the vehicle on a lift.

The Certification Team

Our certification team includes experienced restorers, historians, judges, and collectors each with over 30 years of hands-on involvement in the hobby. Core team members include:

Brett Merryman
Steve Shauger
Chris White
Roger Gibson
Jim Cunningham
Rick Campbell
Frank Badalson
Scott Tiemann

Additional specialists may participate depending on vehicle make and model.

How to Register for Vintage Certification

STEP 1

Review the Guidelines

Start by reviewing the participation guidelines, and certification expectations. If you feel your vehicle meets the program criteria, move on to Step 2.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

STEP 3

Application Review

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the certification team to determine eligibility for the program. If approved, you will receive additional information and an invitation to officially participate in the MCACN show.

REVIEW THE REGISTRATION PAGE

STEP 2

Complete the Pre-Qualification Application

If you feel your vehicle meets the program criteria, complete the Pre-Qualification Application and submit it using the contact information provided within the form.

PRE-QUALIFICATION APPLICATION

STEP 4

Register for Vintage Certification

Once invited, fill out the MCACN vehicle entry form to officially register and pay for Vintage Certification. Do not move on to this step until you receive your pre-qualification application approval.

What’s Included

The Vintage Certification registration fee currently includes:

Vintage Certification judging
A comprehensive findings report
Two entry passes to the show
Trailer parking in the Marshaling Yard

Availability

Because of the extensive time required to inspect and document each vehicle, participation is limited. We strongly encourage interested owners to apply early.

Questions?

For questions regarding Vintage Certification, please contact:

vintagecert@optimum.net
supercarregistrysite@gmail.com

Steve Shauger: 631-514-9765