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.

Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

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

Welcome

PARTS IN TRANSIT • Your projects: Built to promote eBay’s car parts and accessories marketplace, this cool customised Mk1 Transit packs everything you could possibly want into its cavernous interior — yes, including the kitchen sink.

THE YOUNGER ONES • New value index and the return of RADwood UK reflects a change in demographics and modern classic perception.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

UK’S BEST-SELLING MAGAZINE ABOUT PRE-1990 FORDS.

THE BIG ONE • The Classic Ford Show featured more great cars, more great people, and more great weather — what a way to kick off a summer of shows.

RETURN TO SPENDER • Dan Lillywhite’s 1992 Sapphire Cosworth 4x4 is familiar to anyone who watched the BBC on Tuesday evenings in 1993 — it’s the car from Jimmy Nail’s detective series, Spender.

Top 5 TV COP SHOW FORDS • It wasn’t just Spender… here are five more law enforcers that chose a Blue Oval for their wheels.

HART TRANSPLANT • Built to look good and go like hell, Lea Mcmeekin’s near concours-ready RS2000 packs an unexpectedly subtle, naturally-aspirated YB punch courtesy of Hart Power.

ONE SUMMER • The outdoor show season is in full swing. Here are 14 of the best classic Ford-friendly events to check out.

CORTINA 1600L • Ford Heritage: Steve Wilkinson has always found himself partial to an old Ford, especially a Cortina. When this mega rare 1974 Mk3 1600L came up for grabs, he just couldn’t resist!

SECOND CHANCE • With the first get-together relocated due to flooding, Fordmeet were taking no chances with the Start Of Season meet at Squires Cafe.

WHAT’S ON • Granada Nutz Classic Car Show July 26-28

BACK TO THE GRIND • A brand-new event bringing classic Fords, and a host of Aussie motorsport legends together? What’s not to like?

MAILBOX • YOUR LETTERS, EMAIL & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

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

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

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

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CFTECH

Know this STEEL COMPONENTS • A race-spec engine features all-steel internals but what does that mean in reality? We get the inside knowledge on how to give your classic Ford’s tuned engine proper longevity.

Ade’s Mk2 Orion • This is meant to be a cheap and cheerful project but even Ade has his standards — time to replace that minging interior, then.

Gavin’s Mk1 Cortina • There’s nothing like a Classic Ford Show deadline to provoke progress on a project — and the two-door Estate moves ahead accordingly.

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

How to Install electric fans • Banish your mechanical fan with a thermostatically-controlled electric one — or two — and keep your classic Ford cool this summer.

EXPERT CLINIC • TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WE'LL SORT IT OUT

TWIN PEAKS • The Twin Cam is Year Zero in terms of the Escort’s motorsport history — when Boreham first targeted the world of rallying with the legendary car.

A BIGGER SPLASH • Escort pilot, Adrian...