Classic Ford

The backbone of the UK classic Ford scene has always been the enthusiast working away in the shed, adapting parts to improve their car – right from the 1950s when the whole idea of making Fords go faster became a reality for the working masses. So th

Car: 1991 Escort XR3i Start condition: complete but an absolute rotter Condition now: major body repairs complete and running gear sourced Estimated date of completion: Spring 2023 Name: KurtTann Age: 29 Job: hydraulic and mechanical engineer Locatio

One of the most discussed topics in the classic car world over the last couple of years has been the introduction of E10 petrol and its effect on older cars. Since it arrived in September, owners have essentially faced a choice of using the more expe

Chris Mellors and Harold White hustling their works Group A Sierra RS Cosworth through the trees on the Hafren Forest stage during the 1987 Lombard RAC Rally. They eventually finished 13th overall. ■

Hoping to finish your classic Ford project this summer? Reckon it’s something special? Then enter the 2022 Great Unveiling! This annual event, which takes place on the Sunday of the Classic Ford Show, is designed to showcase stunning classic Fords th

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SUNDAY, JULY 10 SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND So the long hard winter has finally begun to fade from memory and it’s time to enjoy your Ford throughout the spring and summer months. Of course the highlight of any self-respecting old Ford fan’s calendar

We all know it takes time to become good at something, but the more you do, the better you get at it. This Mk2 Escort is proof of that, as it’s the latest project by serial car builder and Escort nut, Frank Mitchell, and it could well be his best bui

The Cortina 1600E has remained a firm favourite for blue oval enthusiasts for as long as we can remember. It’s also become a popular base for a restoration project too. When John Davies rescued this late 1970 1600E back in 2014, he wasn’t aware of it

Subtlety is a tricky thing to pull off when you’re building a radically modified custom car — particularly if you’ve given it a shouty race engine and painted the thing bright blue. But despite these klaxon calls to the savvy and uninitiated alike, s

There’s nothing wrong with farming stuff out if you can’t do it, especially if you haven’t got the time or somewhere to work from. But doing things for yourself and on a budget is where most people get off. Budget doesn’t mean shonky work because if

The biggest Ford show north of the border made a welcome return after a one-year hiatus. At first it seemed like there was a little downturn in numbers like many post-Covid events, but this one quickly stuttered back to life; and by late morning look

Alongside the many concours restorations we cover, it’s refreshing to see some of our favoured Fords are still being rebuilt on a budget, just like they were back in the day. Keeping it simple while gaining that optimum stance is often enough to turn

Ambition is critical.’ The phrase embedded in the pavement outside Swansea railway station, and made famous by the movie Twin Town, has an all-encompassing poignancy. Whatever you do in life, you have to have ambition to drive you forward, goals to a

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We love this time of year because the show season’s almost upon us which means you can lose yourself in the garage for the next few months, preparing for the next one. And there really is nothing like doing it yourself is there? Sort your garage out,

From: UK Car: Mk5 Escort Cabriolet Is there a better car to enjoy sunny summer shows with than an Escort Cabriolet? Drop the hood, soak up the 1990s nostalgia, and bask in all the attention you’ll no doubt receive. But Dave’s 1994 example here was a

We are pleased to announce that details of the 2022 Classic Ford Tour have been confirmed, and we’re off to Bruges in Belgium! Our four-day, three-night 2022 Classic Ford Tour will take place over the long weekend of May 6-9, 2022, and will be to the

The Mk1’s transformation into a fast, ultra-usable but still kind of in-period classic Ford continues steadily thanks to the efforts of Dave Fisher at D&D Developments. The car went over to his place in the Forest Of Dean back in October (thanks to A

Without the ignition system the engine would not fire, making it pretty vital. As such it needs to be kept in top condition if you’re going to get maximum performance from your classic Ford. Here’s the basic breakdown of how the system works. Basical

The now M-Sport duo of Craig Breen and Paul Nagle won the Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally with a BMW M3 but it is a Sierra Cosworth project capturing the heart of Irish fans. Winning in County Kerry by almost a minute, Breen has acquired th

Arches, splitters, wings, diffuser. It looks like something straight out of modern DTM. But the familiar rectangular grille with two round headlights is such a contrast of eras that it takes a moment for your brain to register what your eyes are seei

How hard can it be to fit a bolt-on wing onto a Mk1 Granada? In theory, not hard at all, but in practice, the panel alignment of the bonnet, doors, front valance and scuttle panel all need to be taken into account. And if welding repairs have been co

Do your homework before forking out for a replacement axle. Swot up on lengths and how hard parts are to find for them. The spring perches vary across the different models, and of course you’ve got the two main types of axle: English (diff assembly u

Ford knew the Escort Twin Cam was destined to be a global product from the minute the design brief was released. They knew the car would appeal to the masses, but little did they know that appeal would last for decades and span almost every country o

It’s all too easy to let the direct debit continue and sign up for another year with your existing insurer. Before you do though, have a look at quotes from other insurers. If they come in cheaper and you don’t want to switch, call your existing insu

With an advertising campaign shouting ‘RS is back!’, the 2002 launch of the Focus RS saw Ford’s iconic Rallye Sport division return with a turbocharged bang. It had been six years since the last RS rolled off the production line and only a true fast

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Ford main dealerships have certainly changed a lot in 58 years. This shot, taken inside a jam-packed, unnamed dealersip in Rotherham, South Yorkshire in 1964, reveals plenty of treasures including Amoco’s range of Vigzol motor oils on a display stand