NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The six-cylinder engine has been a part of Mustang history dating all the way back to the car’s very beginnings. Indeed, Ford has offered either inline sixes or V-6’s in every Mustang generation, all the way up to the 2017 V-6-powered Mustang in dealer showrooms today. That why it should be no surprise there is an enthusiast group known as the “Mustang Six Association,” dedicated to all six-cylinder Mustangs of all years, both inline 6’s and V-6’s. Membership is open to all who own a six-cylinder Mustang, or even those who just love Mustangs of any kind.

Mustang Six Association National Director Terry Reinhart’s passion for the six-cylinder is clearly visible for anybody who attends one of the group’s events. Fans and owners alike have helped the Mustang Six Association continue to grow, as there are now more than 1,200 members in 18 countries around the word . . . and counting. There is no cost to join the Mustang Six Association; Reinhart only asks that each member submit a few stories and photos of their cars each year, so that they can be published in the group’s online magazine.

Ford Performance was invited to join the Mustang Six Association for its 2017 national show that took place in Nashville, Tennessee, back on May 19 and 20. It was the group’s third annual show and biggest to date, with a total of 72 different 6-cylinder Mustangs registered. Make no mistake – there was no lack of performance, customizing or passion on display at this show. This group of six-cylinder aficionados brought Mustangs that would be showstoppers at any Ford show, ranging from custom-built turbocharged inline 6’s to supercharged V-6 configurations, and from award-winning personalized show cars to classic ragtop cruisers. Take a look at our photo gallery below to see some of the amazing rides we found on display during the Mustang Six Association’s big national show in Nashville:

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