Classic Ford January 2022

THIS ISSUE Out and about with our band of Blue Oval-loving writers and photographers. ADE BRANNAN CONTRIBUTOR As Ade discovered, Steven Gibson made this RS2000 as factory as possible, even replicating inspection marks on the springs. More on page 108. GAVIN HUTTON CONTRIBUTOR Gavin’s been getting the Woody out there this summer, with choice spots at both Silverstone Classic and Players Classic. Update on page 86. MIKE RENAUT CONTRIBUTOR As Mike reveals on page 52, the inspiration behind Steve Hart’s Lotus Capri were two cars supposedly built by Ford. Amazing! 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…

ADE BRANNAN CONTRIBUTOR As Ade discovered, Steven Gibson made this RS2000 as factory as possible, even replicating inspection marks on the springs. More on page 108. GAVIN HUTTON CONTRIBUTOR Gavin’s been getting the Woody out there this summer, with choice spots at both Silverstone Classic and Players Classic. Update on page 86. MIKE RENAUT CONTRIBUTOR As Mike reveals on page 52, the inspiration behind Steve Hart’s Lotus Capri were two cars supposedly built by Ford. Amazing! 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, DECEMBER 24 Welcome In the wider world outside of classic Fords that we sometimes have to navigate, 2021 might not be remembered as one of the greatest. But compiling our annual Awards (page 21) reminded us that actually a lot of good things did happen this year, and classic Fords were always right at the heart of things. The classic Ford scene is a hobby for, I hope, all of us, and even a way of life for many, and it’s great to be able to celebrate the awesome cars, shows and mostly importantly, people that make all this happen. It’s been a fraught process choosing some of the winners, but one award we’re glad we don’t have to choose is Classic Ford Of The…

In the wider world outside of classic Fords that we sometimes have to navigate, 2021 might not be remembered as one of the greatest. But compiling our annual Awards (page 21) reminded us that actually a lot of good things did happen this year, and classic Fords were always right at the heart of things. The classic Ford scene is a hobby for, I hope, all of us, and even a way of life for many, and it’s great to be able to celebrate the awesome cars, shows and mostly importantly, people that make all this happen. It’s been a fraught process choosing some of the winners, but one award we’re glad we don’t have to choose is Classic Ford Of The Year. So many great cars, but only one Ford,…

Car: 1974 Capri Mk1 1600XL Start Condition: running and driving original car with minor dents and paint imperfections Condition now: Blasted and bare-metalled shell Expected time of completion: Summer 2022 Name: Chris Gaunt From: SouthYorkshire Age: 46 Jobs: Car restorer Over the last eight years, Bryn Ilsley has become an avid collector of old Fords, in fact he’s amassed around 40 in that time! Ranging from the 1970s through to the 1990s, his real passion is the iconic Escort Series 1 RS Turbo while he’s also quite partial to an RS1600i too, but the remainder of his collection is surprisingly varied. “I was looking out for a Mk1 Capri and was keen to find an original example,” Bryn recalls, “after a lot of searching, I managed to track down this 1974 1600XL with just 10,000 miles on the clock…

Touring Car preparation specialist, CNC Motorsport AWS will build three Andy Rouse Engineering (ARE) specification Sierra RS500 Group A race cars in collaboration with the four-time British champion. Each will be constructed from an original Sierra bodyshell to an exacting design set by the 60-time British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) race winner. Just as it was in period, the first chassis, set to be completed by early 2022, will be built from a brand-new 909 Motorsport shell, which has been unused and carefully stored since the 1980s. The cars will come with HTP papers, fuel cell and roll cage certificates and will be ready to race. Founded by former ARE employee, Alan Strachan, CNC Motorsport AWS is a renowned restorer and builder of historic Touring Cars from the 1970s to 2000s.…