Fast Ford

DREAM MACHINE

Just about every car fan has dreamt of owning or building a particular fast Ford. Whether it’s a modified masterpiece or a restored rarity, we’ve all wanted that perfect Blue Oval.

For some of us, the idea stays in our heads for years, and for many, it never comes to life at all. But after years of waiting and wanting, Glen Sexton has managed his long-term goal of building his dream Ford – and it happens to be one of the cleanest, neatest and nicest examples we’ve come across.

Although it wasn’t exactly what you would call a quick and easy process, this build has been in the making for many years.

Glen explains, “For about as far as I can remember, I always wanted a rear-wheeldrive Series One Escort RS Turbo with a Cosworth engine.

“I just love

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