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.

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NEED FOR SWEDE • Your projects: After being strictly old-school for years, Derek Mitchell is embracing the ‘new’ in pursuit of performance with his SAAB-powered Mk4 Escort track car project.

GET OUT AND DRIVE • New Derbyshire museum gives you the chance to drive a classic Escort, Fiesta or Capri.

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RUSTY CORNER

ESSO BLUE IS BACK

BACK IN THE DAY • From the Classic Ford archives

CLASSIC FORD SHOW RETURNS IN 2022

What’s On • All the must-attend classic Ford shows and events around the world for March, April and the Summer.

CLASSICS FOR CARERS RETURNS

NEXT ISSUE • Inside the May 2021 issue of Classic Ford!

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST,GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

Join the club Ford-100e.com • Everything starts with an E, reckons Ben Cooper, and joining Ford-100e.com is the best way to get the most out of yours.

THE WONDER YEARS • From 1986-1996 one brand ruled the road, becoming a household name in the process: Cosworth.

THIS ONE’S MINE

THIS ONE’S MINE

ROUSE SPORT RS COSWORTH

THIS ONE’S MINE

DEATH OF THE COSWORTH

THIS ONE’S MINE

ESCORT RS COSWORTH MONTE CARLO

Top5 FORD-COSWORTH ENGINES • The YB wasn’t the only smash hit for Ford and Cosworth — here are the all-time greatest road and race units.

The Hard Way • There are many different ways to approach a project build. Some of them are nice and easy. And some of them… well, some of them are like Jamie Gilmour’s Mk1 Escort...

THE WHEEL DEAL

Tech Spec

CAPRI 1600XL • Original classic Fords: When you get call out of the blue asking if you want an old Ford that’s been parked up since 1978, sometimes you get incredibly lucky — like Andy Bonsell...

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MAILBOX • YOUR LETTERS, EMAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

GREAT ESTATES

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UPGRADE GUIDE MK2 FIESTA • With bags of potential, it’s no wonder the Mk2 Fiesta is much in demand. Here’s how to get the best out of one.

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Minder Capri • It’s all hands on deck for Tony and the lads as Terry the Mk2’s rebuild enters the final stages.

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

QUERY OF THE MONTH

ALL THE SMALL THINGS • Alex Markham’s lifelong relationship with rallying Escorts has resulted in WTW 527S — the closest thing you’ll get to the definitive Boreham Escort experience in 2021.

WTW 567S: A LONG CAREER

Tech Spec

THE GREATEST • Rally legend, Hannu Mikkola sadly passed away last month after a long illness. Graham Robson pays tribute.

Buy Starter & Second Toolkits • What are the essential tools you need to equip yourself for working on a classic Ford? Follow our guide to help you decide.

THE GULF BETWEEN • Reader’s restoration: First spotted by Richard Farrell back in the 1980s, some 30 years later he finally tracked down the Gulfstream Aqua 1600E and gave it the rebuild it deserved.

THE NUMBERS GAME

TECH SPEC

RESTORATION CONTACTS

GRANADA SCORPIO MK3 • A rear-drive, V6-powered...