Ford Mustang 2010 Carlisle Ford Nationals Showfield

We love it when owners provide a sign with information about their cars. Otherwise, we would have never known that this '65 hardtop was originally owned by Sally Wilson, who is rumored to be the inspiration for the hit song "Mustang Sally." Sally and her Arcadian Blue Mustang were frequently seen cruising the street of Arcadia, California, during the mid 1960s.

This view from the top of the grandstands shows only a portion of the Carlisle Ford Nationals' swap meet, which includes vendors selling everything from leather belts and cleaning supplies to used and new Mustang parts. Many restorers arrive early on Friday to find NOS parts and the best deals.

Delaware's Christiana Muscle Cars showcased this '69 fastback restomod build in their display at Carlisle.

Most attendees got their first look at the new '11 Mustang GT-with its gorgeous new 5.0 fender emblem-at Ford's display during the Carlisle Ford Nationals. Most also got a Mustang T-shirt, as evidenced by the line of people in the background for a Ford marketing campaign.

Several years ago, CJ Pony Parts hit on the idea of setting up a mini-store in a tent. It's been a hit with attendees, offering not only a store-like setting for parts shopping but also providing relief from sun or rain.

Jim Curry's '92 Feature Car convertible was part of Carlisle's Invitation Display in Building T. It has been nicely modified with AFR heads, Ford Racing E303 cam, shorty headers, 3.55 gears, and other mild mods.

We know it's not a Mustang. But right before the Mustang was introduced in 1964, Rachel Veitch's husband bought her this '64 Comet Caliente. She still owns it today with over 562,000 miles on the odometer. Her best comment: "It's been more reliable than any of my three husbands."

From rough to ready, you never know what you might find in the Cars for Sale section at the Carlisle Ford Nationals.

This was a colorful trio of legendary Mustang muscle cars in the Carlisle show field-red '69 Boss 429, Grabber Green '70 Boss 302, and Grabber Blue '70 Shelby GT500.