When it comes to cars, most of us dream about owning, or at least driving, our favourite blue oval beauties. The sound of the engine, the smell of the exhaust, the thrill of burying the throttle and watching the rev needle smash into the redline and rocket us to the horizon. These are all compelling reasons why we covet classic Fords, but they all centre around our enjoyment of the finished product. Rarely do we fantasise about a non-running, rust riddled shell, or the months of grazed knuckles, seized bolts and hours of late night quests searching for rare or unobtainable parts. But then, maybe we’re missing out on something?
Serial car restorer, Steve Grove certainly thinks so, as for him, the best part about rebuilding a car back to health, is not when he can sit back and admire the shiny, flawless fruits of his labour, but in the restoration process itself.
“I like a challenge,” grins Steve. “I’m also really inquisitive. When I come across a car that has been stood for decades, I want to know its story and why it was left there to
