Classic Ford April 2022

THIS ISSUE Out and about with our band of Blue Oval-loving writers and photographers. JASON O’HALLORAN CONTRIBUTOR Jason makes a welcome return to the mag which the tale of a cracking resto on a genuine Aussie Twin Cam over on page 108. ADE BRANNAN CONTRIBUTOR Ade brings us the lowdown on Ford Live for this issue — the show and track day at the infamous Knockhill race circuit. Page 48. DANIEL BEVIS CONTRIBUTOR It’s a Pop but not as you know it, reveals Dan with the story behind Mike Wilson’s clever, build that needs looking at carefully… Page 34. How To Contact Us Telephone: 01959 541444 Email: classicford.ed@kelsey.co.uk Write to: Classic Ford, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding ME18 6AL, UK NEXT ISSUE ON SALE: FRIDAY,…

Welcome 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 this issue we’ve thrown open garage doors across the UK (and Australia) to bring you the finest Fords that Built Not Bought has to offer. Of course, if for whatever reason you’re more of a Bought Not Built person, there’s no reason to feel left out, and there’s plenty in this issue to inspire you. But if, after reading the mag you feel the urge to grab a spanner and head down the garage, have a go. If you want to see the…

LAST RIGHTS Your projects: By all accounts, this Escort XR3i should have been scrapped, but as one of the last UK-registered examples, Kurt Tann knew he had to save it — and give it some retroin-spired touches at the same time. Words Simon Woolley Photos Andy Saunders 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 Location: Cornwall, UK Back in 2013, Kurt Tann was looking for something cheap and classic Ford-shaped to smoke around in, when he stumbled across this Mk4 XR3i for sale locally for £600. It look clean and presentable so he handed over the cash and got in it…

FRONTEND YOUR EYE ON THE WORLDWIDE CLASSIC FORD SCENE ECO FUEL: FALSE ECONOMY? Drivers’ accounts on E10 fail to stack up against Government claims 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 expensive ‘protection grade’ Super Unleaded that remains E5 or investing in upgraded components to suit E10. However, anecdotal evidence is mounting to suggest that a drop in efficiency caused by using E10 could outweigh the extra cost of E5. E10 petrol was introduced to reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with petrol vehicles and tackle climate change. The idea is that ethanol…

RUSTY CORNER Terminally-rotten old Fords When you’re out walking in the middle of nowhere, the last thing you expect to see is an Anglia Super buried in the middle of a copse, but that’s exactly what Peter Woolley and friends stumbled across, while out trekking near Lewknor in Oxfordshire. “We have no idea how it got there, as there’s no obvious road or path leading up to the copse, but it’s obviously been there for a while, as it’s well and truly sunk into the ground.” Spotted an unloved Ford on your travels? Email photos and details of your find to classicford.ed@kelsey.co.uk or you can write to us at the address on page 6.…

NEW BANGERS & CASH SERIES Bangers & Cash, the hit TV series featuring North Yorkshire classic car auctioneer Mathewsons, is back for its fifth series this Thursday (January 20) at 8 pm, screened on UKTV’s Yesterday Channel. Once again, the documentary series will follow the antics of the family-run business as its searches for forgotten motors in the garages, barns and sheds of the nation, before taking them to the auction house. Later this year, a spin-off series filmed at The Motorist in Sherburn-in-Elmet will also hit our screens. Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics spin-off will follow the journey of vehicles purchased via the auction before they are repaired, restored and then re-auctioned.…