Classic Ford August 2021

THIS ISSUE Out and about with our band of Blue Oval-loving writers and photographers. ADE BRANNAN CONTRIBUTOR 1980s Ford fan Ade is loving Tom Jackson’s latest project — a well-patina’d (and well-low) Sierra Estate with ST170 power. Page 28. GAVIN HUTTON CONTRIBUTOR Not usually one to look back, Gavin’s turned to 1960s Lotus engineering for inspiration when beefing up his Mk1 Cortina. Page 64. SIMON HOLMES CONTRIBUTOR Simon’s been checking out Scott Reed’s latest project — a tribute to rallycross ledge, Martin Schanche. Page 8.…

Welcome Taking the electric motor part out of the discussion for a moment, what Tim Harrison’s done with his Mk1 Cortina isn’t so different from the rest of us. He wanted a more powerful and reliable method of propulsion, so he removed the original engine and bolted in a more modern one — sound familiar? The fact that he was able to retain the rest of the running gear makes this swap all the more impressive — it’s truly bolt-in power! Of course, there’s a bit more to this car than that. It’s quite possibly broken the floodgates for a future flurry of electric-powered classic Fords once the costs inevitably start to come down, but is it the future? I’m not sure — like many others I’m hoping that synthetic…

your projects: mk2 escort DREAM COME TRUE Your projects: A build unlike any other, this Rallycross-ready Escort has an amazing spec and a spectacular story to go with it, as we find out how it all began some six years ago. Words Simon Holmes Photos Adrian Brannan Car: Mk2 Escort Martin Schanche replica Start Condition: Rolling Series X project in primer with no doors Condition now: Had a full ‘racetoration’ Estimated date of completion: 2022 Name: Scott Reed From: East Sussex Age: 52 Job: Manager of a motorsport company Ever wondered what professionals in the motorsport industry dream about building in their spare time? Well the answer for some is a Mk2 Escort Rallycross car. But this project came about by chance and lots of favours were called in to…

GET ON TRACK AT FORD FAIR Join in the action at Silverstone this August Sunday, August 8 sees Ford Fair returning once again to Silverstone Circuit with mountune as headline sponsor. If you haven’t been recently, you may be surprised just how many classic Fords attend — with many taking part in the popular track sessions around Silverstone’s National Circuit. As ever, we’re hosting Classic Ford-only track sessions to show the moderns how it’s done. The 15-minute sessions cost just £35 when booked in advance, and are open to road-legal cars. The sessions make use of the National Circuit — and no matter what your experience or skill level, you can follow in the footsteps of Button, Hamilton and Mansell — in your classic Ford! Even better, you can be…

CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW REVEALS 2021 THEME The theme of this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2021, with Discovery, has been revealed as ‘The Journey Continues…’ Each year, the organisers challenge the exhibiting clubs and traders to create displays around a suggested theme that they can interpret in their own way. The show also creates feature displays and entertaining stage segments that are in keeping with the theme. “We wanted the 2021 show theme to reflect where we all are right now — and that’s continuing our journey,” reckons Show Director, Lee Masters. “Our lives and hobbies were somewhat put on hold due to covid but now, as the government roadmap unfolds, we can get back on the road, in every sense. But at a basic level, we can get…

HAMMER TIME Bumper crop of Fords coming up for auction next month Ford-friendly Hampson Auctions’ classic car event on the August Bank Holiday Monday features a feast of classics in the line up, with an impressive 28 Blue Ovals going under the hammer — all with no reserve. Included in the August 30 auction, which takes place at the HSCC’s excellent Gold Cup event at Oulton Park race circuit are an unmolested 1983 Fiesta Popular Plus with just 51,000 miles on the clock, a partially-restored Mk3 Escort van, early (1983) Mk1 Sierra 1.6L in fantastic beige, a stunning 1982 Cortina Crusader, and our favourite — a 1983 Mk5 P100 in baby blue with just 30,000 miles and complete with Truckman top. All the cars have been in dry storage and…