For fifty years, Americans have had the privilege of purchasing one of the most iconic and legendary automobiles in the world, the Ford Mustang. There is no place else on earth where so much Mustang metal can come together in one place, and this advantage gives us lucky Americans five decades of changes in technology and tastes to choose from

Because of this, there’s a never-ending civil war among the Mustang faithful as they battle over the question, which Mustang is the best Mustang? Do the classics hold the title, are the sixth-gens the pinnacle of the Mustang brand, or is it something somewhere in between that is the best? Ever the ridiculer of the ridiculous, Regular Car Reviews headed to a local car show to try and find the answer to this age old question.

We believe it’s healthy in any relationship, whether with your significant other or your automobile, to take a step back from time to time and laugh at yourself. To outsiders, the automotive hobby must surely seem insane, and Mustang enthusiasts are especially daring when it comes to making their muscle machines stand out from the crowd. You’ve got to dare to be different if you really want your pony car to shine at an all-Mustang show, and plenty of people resort to cheap gimmicks, like a plastic “cobra” with light-up eyes. Really guys?

That’s the thing though; there is no “best” Mustang, as it’s all just subjective. True car guys get that, and rather than take offense with RCR’s gentle ribbing, we can laugh along with our fellow enthusiasts. Sure, there are lots of Mustangs out there, but there’s only one Mustang that really matters to you, and that’s the one you own.