Classic Ford December 2022

ANDY SAUNDERS CONTRIBUTOR Andy had the enviable task of photographing all four Great Unveiling cars, including Adam McLaren’s incredible Mk1 Escort. Page 52. GRAHAM LEIGH CONTRIBUTOR This issue we welcome Graham to the mag, along with his Mk3 Capri project which is crying out for some TLC. Page 88. MIKE RENAUT CONTRIBUTOR As Mike reveals on page 62, the Special is so rare that this is the first time he’s seen one in the metal, and it’s a peach. Or should that be orange? 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…

CLASSIC FORD THE PERFECT FESTIVE GIFT! SEE PAGE 74 To get all of the cars that appeared in this year’s Great Unveiling featured in the same issue was almost as much of a Herculean task as it was getting them to the Classic Ford Show in the first place. Begging, negotiating, begging and more begging… we employed these tactics to get the four cars ready photographed in time for this issue. Why? Because we wanted all of the cars together in order to showcase the very best that the classic Ford scene gave us this summer. Whether it’s the stunning levels of finish, outlandish engines or clever body mods, each car is a shining example of what’s so great about the old Ford scene — one that we are immensely…

When it comes to performance bang for your buck, it’s hard to beat Japanese engineering. The country has been responsible for some of the most potent, robust and tuneable engines to be slung into an engine bay. Think the Mk4 Toyota Supra’s 2JZ-GTE, or the RB26 DETT from the three generations of 1990s Nissan Skylines, both turbo’d terrorists that will happily produce four figure outputs should you wish. But it’s not just in boosted applications that Japanese engines have excelled, as Honda’s screaming K20 engine, first seen in the EP3 generation Civic Type R, is one of the most iconic powerplants ever. With almost 200 bhp straight out of the box and its VTEC system offering a truly Jekyll and Hyde power delivery that has won fans the world over,…

Retro Ford’s Dave Colledge has been at it again. Fresh off the back of the Lotus steel wheel recreations, Retro Ford are about to release a version of the ultra-rare, 13 inch Group 5 wheels occasionally used on the Team Lotus Cortinas towards the end of the Mk1’s race career. The striking, thick-spoked design was originally cast in magnesium, but Retro Ford’s versions will be available in (safer!) aluminium and will come in two widths — 5.5 and 6 inches. The wheels have now gone into production and should be in stock by the end of the year. www.retroford.co.uk…

The Classic Ford Show — Europe’s largest classic Ford event — will take place on Sunday, May 14, 2023, once again at its new home — the South Of England Showground in West Sussex. If you love your classic Fords you will love what this show has to offer. Expect a huge trade village offering everything from panels to engines, a massive club area, and The Great Unveiling where five builds will be uncovered. There will be demos from the best in the business, hundreds of standout show cars on display, and we haven’t even touched on all the special feature areas at the show! Make a weekend of it, and arrive on the Saturday night, camping over and taking advantage of the entertainment available, too. So start working on…

Here are four good reasons not to miss the next issue: 1. With the legendary Spa Six Hours race back on the calendar, Jeannot captures the best of the Ford action on and off the track. 2. We’ll also be announcing the Classic Ford Of The Year along with a whole host of honours in our special Classic Ford Awards feature. 3. Looking to buy the iconic Fiesta RS Turbo? Then don’t miss our in-depth guide. 4. Plus we’ll be revealing some of the standout cars of 2022! The January 2023 issue of Classic Ford hits the newsagents’ shelves and is available to download from Friday, November 25. Why not subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it? Check out our latest offers on page 74. ON SALE November 25!…