Classic Ford June 2022

ADE BRANNAN CONTRIBUTOR Ade headed to the NEC recently to photograph some cracking classics including Ian Woodward’s Granada Estate. Page 22. MIKE RENAUT CONTRIBUTOR Restored from a wreck, this nowsuperb 1300GT joins the McDermid family’s Mk1 fleet as Mike recounts on page 108. JAMIE ARKLE CONTRIBUTOR A sucker for rallyready Escorts, Jamie was particularly appreciative of the results of Rob Clark’s DIY build on this XE beast. Page 94. 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 SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW! WWW.CLASSICFORD SHOW.CO.UK C lassic Ford owners are nothing if not inventive. Recently we’ve seen all manner of engine swaps, wheel choices and alternative colours used in order to create a show-stopping car. This variety is great, and it helps keeps us motivated and enthusiastic about our favourite old Fords. For this issue, however, we’re going back to our roots and focusing on the tuning modifications that form the backbone of the scene — screaming Crossflows, potent Pintos and extreme Essex V6s. But old school doesn’t just mean traditional – it’s constantly evolving which is why the cars in the issue are arguably pushing the boundaries of the term, and in Tristram Deas’ case with his Mk1 Cortina (above), it’s about having your old…

Adrian Brannan B uying a classic Ford, then having it transformed into your perfect Fast Road car, only for it to catch fire 1000 miles later, might be enough for most of us to throw in the towel and take up a slightly less stressful, cheaper hobby instead. Especially when you then discover that the bodyshell that all your expensive (now fire-damaged bits) are bolted to, is absolutely rotten. Clearly though, Steven Thomas is made from stronger stuff because five years on from initially poking a screwdriver through a ropey sill, he’s about to come out the other side with a Mk2 Cortina that’s undoubtedly stronger, faster, and dare we say it, a lot harder, too. Even better, Steven has picked up a whole host of new skills along the…

Terminally-rotten old Fords Australian,Tim Mattison, who runs the Rusty Cars Down Under Facebook page sure has a knack of turning up old Fords on his travels — and this time it’s a Mk1 Consul. “I’m afraid it’s super-rusty and really beaten-up,” revealsTim, “so it’s been raided for some good parts and has been sent to the crusher.” 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.…

This year sees the mighty Escort Cosworth celebrate its 30th birthday.To commemorate the occasion, automotive artist and illustratorTerry Putman has designed a special poster.The clever piece of artwork combines all ten Escort Cosworth colours into a single image, with the name of each colour and a commemorative ‘30’ subtly spot-varnished in high-gloss.The effect means in some lights you can’t see the text, while in others the colour names are clearly visible. The poster is limited to just 30 uniquely numbered pieces, and costs £100. The same artwork is also available on mugs, coasters, and t-shirts too. For more details visit https://linktr.ee/illustratormaker.…

Silverstone Auctions recently had the privilege of dropping the hammer on one of the most sought-after Fords of all time.The M-Sport Focus WRC that Colin McRae took to victory in Acropolis Rally in 2001 was the star of the company’s latest auction sale at new venue, RAF Museum London. The car was freshly built for the Acropolis Rally in 2001, but is equally as famous for being the car in which McRae spectacularly crashed out of the Network Q Rally of Great Britain in the final round of the championship that year, handing the title to Richard Burns in his Subaru. As such it generated huge interest from collectors and rally fans in the weeks leading up to the sale, and went on to break all records for the highest…