Announcing The 2026 Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards

[MARC National]

The Model A Restorers Club is excited to announce the release of the 2026 Revisions to the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards.

Pre-order is available now on the MARC website https://modelarestorersclub.org/prod...ds-revision-5/

This joint endeavor between the two Model A Clubs (MARC and MAFCA) is the result of thousands of hours of independent research done by hundreds of volunteers. Using factory records and inspection of unrestored original vehicles, this latest version builds on the already expansive revision last issued in 2016. The most notable update is the upgrade to color photographs to better highlight the details of the Model A and its production.

The work of both clubs and their Judging Standards Committees shows in the high quality presentation of the new standards. We extend our appreciation to all those who have dedicated their time and money to creating this document. Some of those contributors have passed away and we especially want to thank them for their contributions.

This book is a must have for people who care about their Model A's and want to know more about how these cars were originally built. While it serves as a set of judging standards its most important job is helping inform Model A owners about their cars and what they need to make their cars the best they can be.

Pre-order your copy now, with pick up available at the MARC National Meet in French Lick, Indiana with shipping expected to start in late June.

[Ray in La Mesa]

Why can't we purchase just the update sections like before?

[alexiskai]

Originally Posted by Ray in La Mesa

Why can't we purchase just the update sections like before?

My guess is because they replaced the photos on so many pages, you wouldn’t save much.

[ModelA29]

Originally Posted by Ray in La Mesa

Why can't we purchase just the update sections like before?

It's a complete rework. New sections many color photos etc etc - retire the old one to the garage since you will no longer care if it gets greasy fingerprints on it now that your new one is safe in the bathroom library..........

[mercman from oz]

The 2026 Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards

[MARC National]

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The new 2026 Revisions will be a completely new set and will render previously issued revisions obsolete. There is more new content than old and the addition of colored photos enhances any current versions. Printing costs being what they are these days it is in the best interest of the clubs to only produce one version of the standards, and they are an incredible update.

590 pages, color photos, new sections, and more info about the Model A and AA Ford than has ever been published before. All for $65 ($80.95 after shipping).

Pre-order your copy here!

[Fullraceflathead]

I ordered from the MARC website and the shipping was $22!

[MARC National]

Originally Posted by Fullraceflathead

I ordered from the MARC website and the shipping was $22!

We'll look into that for you. If you ordered just the Standards the shipping should have been less than that. If you added other items to the cart it changes the postage cost.

What was the name the order was placed under?

[Trapdoor2]

I just ordered mine, nothing else in the order. Same shipping cost: $22 shipping to South Carolina.

[gdmn852]

Hello, maybe they are modifying the order page, I got doesn’t exist when I clicked on order icon , Saturday morning May 16 .

[MARC National]

Originally Posted by Trapdoor2

I just ordered mine, nothing else in the order. Same shipping cost: $22 shipping to South Carolina.

If you can let us know the order number or the name on the order we will check. The order number should be in the confirmation email you received.

[MARC National]

Originally Posted by gdmn852

Hello, maybe they are modifying the order page, I got doesn’t exist when I clicked on order icon , Saturday morning May 16 .

Are you using this link?

[WTSHNN]

Here's the direct link to the MARC purchase page.

Click Here

or here

https://modelarestorersclub.org/prod...R8Ba_q6vVjizkA

[Trapdoor2]

Originally Posted by MARC National

If you can let us know the order number or the name on the order we will check. The order number should be in the confirmation email you received.

Order confirmation #5157.

It also sez it will be shipped in 7 days. I thought this was a pre-sale?

Edit: It looks like the MAFCA site doesn't mention "pre sale" at all...but the MARC site sez pre-sale and gives end of June as the expected shipping date.

[MARC National]

Originally Posted by Trapdoor2

Order confirmation #5157.

It also sez it will be shipped in 7 days. I thought this was a pre-sale?

Edit: It looks like the MAFCA site doesn't mention "pre sale" at all...but the MARC site sez pre-sale and gives end of June as the expected shipping date.

That isn't a MARC order number. so we won't be able to help you with that transaction.

The books will be available in late June if you pre-order from the MARC site.

Click here to Pre-Order from MARC.

[Trapdoor2]

Originally Posted by MARC National

That isn't a MARC order number. so we won't be able to help you with that transaction.

The books will be available in late June if you pre-order from the MARC site.

Yah, I ordered from MAFCA (I'm a member), I didn't even look at who you were... I probably ought to be a MARC member, as it is my first name.

When we were looking at cars to buy, Miz Diane was walking around one and I heard her say,

"Oh, Hell..."

"What?"

"This one's actually got your name on it. A little blue badge!"

[mhsprecher]

I went to order using your Link and it said "Page Does Not Appear to Exist".

[WTSHNN]

Thanks to everyone who has been a part of this.

[MARC National]

Originally Posted by Trapdoor2

Yah, I ordered from MAFCA (I'm a member), I didn't even look at who you were... I probably ought to be a MARC member, as it is my first name.

When we were looking at cars to buy, Miz Diane was walking around one and I heard her say,

"Oh, Hell..."

"What?"

"This one's actually got your name on it. A little blue badge!"

That little blue badge has been proudly displayed on Model A's since 1952, we'd love to have you as a member!

[MARC National]

Originally Posted by mhsprecher

I went to order using your Link and it said "Page Does Not Appear to Exist".

Were you trying to order off of the MARC page or the MAFCA page?

This is the link to order from the MARC store.