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

THE LONG WAY ROUND • Your projects: Decades in the making, this Fiesta XR2 project has a rear-wheel drive conversion — and a story to go with it unlike any other…

ICONIC BRANDS TO BE LOST? • Aftermarket legends, Recaro and BBS facing uncertain futures due to financial troubles.

THE LEGEND IS BACK?

RUSTY CORNER

NEC’S PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP OPENS

WHERE TO GO THIS SEPTEMBER

800 REASONS

COMING UP

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT • See the summer show season out in style by heading to Mallory Park Race Circuit on September 22 for the welcome return of FordFest!

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

SPECIAL DELIVERY • This ballistic 250 bhp ST170-powered weapon has been years in the making, thanks to some unfinished business with an Escort van in the past.

BIG POWER • THE TOP-SPEC ST170

THE CROWN JEWELS • Ford’s legendary Heritage Fleet has a new, dedicated home, with more space to grow the collection, and better opportunities to view the incredible line-up. We find out more.

ADE’S CHOICE • CORTINA CRUSADER,

ADE’S CHOICE • SUPERVAN 3

JAMIE’S CHOICE • GT70

TOP 10 DREAM MACHINE MODS • Desperate to create your own dream classic Ford? Here are 10 ways to go about it.

CELESTIAL FANDANGO • This dreamy 105E has certainly led its owner, Rhys Couldrake, on a merry dance over the years. But today, evolved into its ultimate form, it represents a glorious fusion of creativity, hard work, and random chance…

GETTING THE LOOK • COLOUR BY NATURAL SELECTION

CLASSICALLY-AIMED • Squires Cafe hosted the first ever Classic Fordmeet earlier this summer and it went down so well, there are plans for more!

MARK JOHNSON MK4 ESCORT QUATTRO

BRIAN MENNEAR FIESTA RS1800

ROB HOLT SAPPHIRE COSWORTH 2WD

MARK SCOTT MK1 ESCORT ESTATE

CAPRI MK1 1600L • Ford Heritage: With its hockey-stick swage lines, Coke-bottle curves and a host of period-perfect parts, Karen Simpson-Brown’s faithfully restored Mk1 Capri will transport you back to the 1970s — and all without a flux capacitor in sight.

KEEP IT FRESH • FEU ORANGE’S FRAGRANCE

FORD FLAIR • Literally 1000s of fine Fords, even more enthusiasts, and a hot and action-packed Silverstone Circuit — welcome to Ford Fair 2024.

JAMIE TROWBRIDGE SIERRA ESTATE

DRIFT KINGS

COURTNEY LLOYD MK3 ESCORT

ALAN HOPKINS ANGLIA 100E

FRAUD OWNERS’ CLUB

GREGG POET CAPRI

MIKE KERRY, ERIKA NORDLUND MK1 FIESTA

SCORTED

WHAT’S ON

MAILBOX • YOUR LETTERS, EMAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

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 these and much more in the November 2024 issue of the world’s biggest and best-selling Ford magazine!

Classic Ford • October 2024/issue 346

The A B C of tuning • G is for… Gasflow

2000E GEARBOXES • The ’box of choice for tuned 1960s Fords, the so-called 2000E is part of the wider three-rail family....