Classic Ford

Classic Ford is rammed full of expert technical features, the best feature cars from across the world, a dedicated motorsport section plus all the news, products and information you'll need from across the entire classic Ford scene.

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THIS ISSUE • Out and about with our band of Blue Oval-loving writers and photographers.

Welcome

SOUTH SIDE • Your projects: When you import classic Fords for a living, it’s hard not be swayed by a new project — just ask Ben Thompson who’s taken on this soon-to-be sorted South African XR6.

LONDONERS CHOOSE CLASSICS TO BEAT ULEZ • Interest for exempt historic vehicles surges, but owners are still throwing away compliant cars unwittingly

WING COMMAND

RUSTY CORNER

ROSEMARY SMITH

WHERE TO GO IN MAY

REVIVAL GOES FULLY SUSTAINABLE

COMING SOON • Inside your April issue

CLASSIC CAR FRAUDSTERS JAILED

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

SUBCRIBE TODAY SAVE £51.32* • PLUS: RECEIVE A FREE MEGUIAR’S CAR CLEANING KIT

FUTURE’S PAST • Cosworth-obsessed Lee Burke has built the perfect, big-power, road-ready Escort with modern technology and classic Mk1 looks.

MODERN TECH • BRINGING THE REST OF THE CAR UP TO DATE

HIT THE ROAD • 24 things to do and places to go with your classic Ford in 2024!

DATES YOU MUST PUT IN YOUR DIARY…

ROCKS AND ROLLS • A Cortina connoisseur, Perry Rolls knows exactly what it takes to build a terrific ‘Tina, and his latest homebuilt, ST170’d Mk1 packs more attitude than Guns ’N’ Roses.

MIND MENDER • RESTORATION AND RECOVERY

REALLY MOTORING • Classic Ford meets at The Motorist have exploded in popularity in recent years, and this one could well have been the best yet.

ESCORT ESTATE Mk1 • Ford Heritage: Often sidelined in favour of the sportier saloons, the impressive but now-rare estate version played a big part in the Mk1 Escort’s sales success.

SCRAMBLED • A diverse bunch (and plenty of Fords) assemble for the final Sunday Scramble of 2023.

BARN FIND COSSIE

RIGHT GHIA • Paul Wright had only just completed an Orion RS Turbo build when he decided to embark on a follow-up project. Opting for a Fiesta, this stunning Mk1 Ghia has been rebuilt to his usual impeccably high standard and contains more than a few clever tweaks.

ALL MOD CONS • ESSENTIAL UPGRADES

LETTER OF THE MONTH • YOUR LETTERS, EMAILS SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

YOUR PHOTOS • Cars, roadtrips, shows, tattoos… share your images right here.

YOUR CARS • THE BEST OF WHAT’S DROPPED IN OUR INBOX THIS MONTH

Next month • See all this and so much more in your April 2024 issue of the world’s biggest and best-selling Ford magazine!

Classic Ford

The A B C of tuning • Y is for YB

TUNING ON A BUDGET • Does tuning for peanuts still exist? Or do you need a credit card with an open limit? We ask Burton Power its advice on getting more go for your dough with five of classic Ford land’s most popular powerplants.

1600 Crossflow

2-litre Pinto

1500 Pre-Crossflow

3-litre Essex

2.8-litre Cologne

Simon’s Mk1 Sierra • Simon treats the Sierra to a late Christmas present in the shape of a new turbo, and tries not to get his wires crossed.

Graham’s Mk3 Capri • Time flies when you’re having fun, right? Well, some of it’s been fun…

IN THE WORKSHOP • The Classic Ford fleet: our projects and rolling restorations

EXTRA EXTRA • With ‘only’ around 125 bhp to play with, Graham explores some...