On Saturday, April 2, Fantasy of Flight will play host once again to the 14th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs: Legends Havin’ Fun show, the largest single day Mustang automobile show on the East Coast and the only event that showcases both the restored P-51 Mustang aircraft and Ford Mustang autos of all eras, ages and styles.

Guests with a shared passion for the restoration of aircraft and automobiles can marvel as Mustang show cars compete for first, second and third place trophies, as well as a "People's Choice" award.  Meanwhile, rare, restored P-51 fighters perform live aerial demonstrations.  As well as watching the hot rods and fighter planes in action, guests also can take advantage of children’s activities, enjoy live entertainment and snap photos with the classic cars and vintage airplanes.

The show is open to all Ford-powered vehicles. More than 400 cars are already registered for the show, with another 150 expected to register the day of the event.  Participating Mustang clubs include Imperial Mustangs of Polk County, Mid Florida Mustang Club, Mustang Club of Tampa and the Stang-Gang.

A portion of the proceeds from car show registration will go to VISTE of Lakeland, Fla., an organization that provides services enabling the elderly to live independently in their own homes.

Introduced during World War II, the P-51 Mustang was a long-range, single-seat fighter plane that was used primarily to escort bombers during raids over Germany. Following its limited use in the Korean War, many Mustang fighters were converted for use by civilians who appreciated the planes’ speed and agility. The Mustang grew so popular among aviation enthusiasts that in the 1960s, Ford Motor Company named its new youth-targeted coupe after the fighter.

The restored P-51 fighters will perform aerial demonstrations throughout the day, while show cars will compete for a “People’s Choice” award and the Flying Aces will share stories at 10:30 am and 2:15 pm. Children’s activities and live entertainment included.

Saturday, April 2

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. –  Day-long Mustang and Mustang activities

Admission to Mustangs & Mustangs is included with Fantasy of Flight general admission, which is $28.95 for adults and $14.95 for youth ages 6-15. Children, five and younger, are free. For tickets or more information, visit www.fantasyofflight.com or call (863) 984-3500.