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

Welcome

LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR • Your projects: When a serial classic Ford feature car builder moved in next door to Michael Mould, one thing soon led to another for this project car build…

PUSH TO RETAIN ORIGINAL REGISTRATIONS • FBHVC and HCVA both want to make it harder for classics to be lumbered with Q-plates

TRACK ATTACK

RUSTY CORNER

PRA ISSUES UPDATE ON REFUELLING CLASSICS

WHERE TO GO THIS MONTH

WHERE TO GO IN SEPTEMBER

COMING UP • Inside your October issue

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST, GREATEST BITES FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

BACK ON TRACK • FordFest is back for 2024 and now at an iconic race circuit! Here’s what to expect from the end of season, all-Ford extravaganza.

HOW TO GET TO MALLORY PARK

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

PROJECT CARS SPECIAL • Your complete guide to building the perfect project with tips, tricks inspiration and more.

BLIND LOVE • This gorgeous YB-powered Mk1 Escort is the car Roger Sharp dreamed of building ever since he was a teenager. Tragic circumstances mean he’ll never be able to see the beautiful machine he’s created.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF PROJECT CARS • Starting a new project? Follow these rules and you’ll see it through.

PLANNED ATTACK • With the looks of a racer, a snarling Crossflow and sorted suspension to match, this period Anglia was meant to be the perfect pocket rocket from the start…

TOP 10 PROJECT CARS • Not sure what to get for your next project? Try one of these for size.

LOST AND FOUND • When Kev Pegg was struggling to restore his 24-valve Cosworth Capri, by chance he came across an almost identical car freshly rebuilt with a specification he could only dream of. His story could almost be like an episode of Car SOS, though his bank balance may think differently!

ESCORT COSWORTH MONTE • Ford Heritage: Built to commemorate Francois Delecour’s victory at the Monte Carlo rally in 1994, the limited edition Monte is one of the rarest Escort Cosworths ever built.

FIESTA POPULAR • The Great British Car Journey’s Fiesta Of Fords brought out a great crowd and selection of cars, naturally. Here’s what went down.

WHAT’S ON • FordFest Mallory Park, September 22

MAILBOX • YOUR LETTERS, EMAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

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

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

Classic Ford • September 2024/issue 345

The A B C of tuning

2-LITRE PINTO • Along with the Crossflow, the Pinto is the backbone of the classic Ford tuning scene. Here’s how to get more out of yours — without spending a fortune.

Ade’s Mk2 Orion • It was going so well: the Orion breaks down, then gets subjected to some unwarranted Police, Camera, Action…

Mike’s Mk1 Fiesta • Mike takes a brave pill or two and books the Fiesta in for a track day and some much-needed tuition at Brands Hatch’s legendary circuit.

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

TWIN PEAKED • The Lotus twin-cam — one of most famous engines of the 1960s — was the backbone behind Ford’s 1960s success in both racing and rallying. Here’s why.

SPA BREAK • Over 400 historic race cars...