Classic Ford May 2021

THIS ISSUE Out and about with our band of Blue Oval-loving writers and photographers. ADE BRANNAN CONTRIBUTOR Lockdown v3.0 wasn’t going to get Ali McMillan down — instead he threw himself into a 500 hp Saph project as Ade reveals on page 8 ANDY SAUNDERS CONTRIBUTOR Show a photographer like Andy a Ford with plenty of details and they’re happy — just like Automax’s Mk2 Escort on page 66. GAVIN HUTTON CONTRIBUTOR Gavin recently moved house and to get over the stress he’s treated his woody to a pair of carbs and a tune-up. Brakes are now next! Page 62.…

As we inch slowly and hopefully towards the show season opening up here in the UK, the draw of seeing classic Fords in the metal again is an increasingly strong one. If you can’t wait, don’t have your own classic Ford to gawp at, but happen to have a cool £6K burning a hole in your pocket, then turn to page 23 for our guide on what you can get for your money — whether it’s from the 1960s or 1990s, there’s something for all tastes. If you only get to go to one show this summer, then make sure it’s Ford Fair, which, with fingers firmly crossed, will be taking place at Silverstone on August 8. As well as a whole host of special displays and reveals, we’re aiming to…

Welcome As we inch slowly and hopefully towards the show season opening up here in the UK, the draw of seeing classic Fords in the metal again is an increasingly strong one. If you can’t wait, don’t have your own classic Ford to gawp at, but happen to have a cool £6K burning a hole in your pocket, then turn to page 23 for our guide on what you can get for your money — whether it’s from the 1960s or 1990s, there’s something for all tastes. If you only get to go to one show this summer, then make sure it’s Ford Fair, which, with fingers firmly crossed, will be taking place at Silverstone on August 8. As well as a whole host of special displays and reveals, we’re…

Being in and out of lockdown for the last year or so has done unusual things to the classic car scene. For a lot of people, the desperation of confinement has encouraged a certain lethargy, leaving them with little energy beyond trying to complete Netflix with an endless stream of takeaway pizzas. But for a hardcore of car enthusiasts, we’ve seen people turning their frowns upside-down by squirrelling themselves away in the garage, pouring all of their passionate efforts into building top-flight motors. A keen example of this is Ali McMillan’s Sapphire RS Cosworth project which, as you can see, has been advancing very well over the last few months. Purchased as a stripped shell back in March 2020, he’s been reimagining the project according to the specific blueprint in his…

As part of the Department for Transport’s recent announcement that it will introduce E10 petrol as standard in the UK by September, its commitment to provide E5 fuel in higher-octane ‘protection grade’ for older vehicles including classic Fords is to be reviewed by the Government in five years. Both the maintenance of the Super E5 protection grade and the introduction of E10 will be evaluated to ensure they remain appropriate to the needs of the market. Fortunately for owners of older vehicles not compatible with E10 without modification, the Government has reassured the Federation Of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) that without a suitable alternative becoming available, it’s likely the Super E5 protection grade would continue to be available. Filling stations that stock two grades of petrol and supply at least one…

Classic Ford Grafters SOLITARY CONFINEMENT Your projects: Positively thriving under lockdown, Ali McMillan is back with yet another world-class Cosworth build – ready to enjoy on the road. Words Daniel Bevis Photos Adrian Brannan Being in and out of lockdown for the last year or so has done unusual things to the classic car scene. For a lot of people, the desperation of confinement has encouraged a certain lethargy, leaving them with little energy beyond trying to complete Netflix with an endless stream of takeaway pizzas. But for a hardcore of car enthusiasts, we’ve seen people turning their frowns upside-down by squirrelling themselves away in the garage, pouring all of their passionate efforts into building top-flight motors. A keen example of this is Ali McMillan’s Sapphire RS Cosworth project which,…