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

TUNING JAPANESE • Your projects: When Luke Dillon was looking for a potent, cheap and reliable way to power his wide arch Mk1 Fiesta track car, he looked to Asia for inspiration…

PHWOAR SPOKES

2023 DATE CONFIRMED • Start getting ready for the ultimate gathering of Europe’s finest classic Fords next May

RUSTY CORNER

THE BIG PICTURE

COMING UP

PRODUCTS

CAR OF THE YEAR • We’ve featured some stunning Fords in the last 12 months, now vote for your favourite!

STOCKING FILLERS • CHECK OUT THESE GOODIES THAT WILL LOOK GREAT IN YOUR -OR YOUR FORD FAN’S -STOCKING THIS CHRISTMAS.

THE GREAT UNVEILING 2022

SCREAM TOO • Good things come to those who wait, and boy have we been waiting for Kevin Keating’s second all-steel Crossflow-powered project!

TIMELESS • Timeless styling, and a timeless choice of power meant Kevin May got off to good start with this Mk1 Cortina project. Just the small matter of getting it finished on time for its Unveiling, then...

THE RIGHT STUFF • Entries are now open for the 2023 Great Unveiling. Has your project got what it takes?

VANTASIA • From humble beginnings grows something fantastical, as this stealthy Mk2 van explores new realms of poise and performance.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT • The incredible story of how one of this year’s Great Unveiling cars took 25 years to be finished. But it was worth the wait…

ON THE RUN

CAPRI SPECIAL • Ford heritage: When Jayesh Tailor bought a second-hand Mk1 Capri and then drove it to work every day he had no idea he owned a pretty rare old Ford, in fact a potentially unique one…

FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS • Peter Harvey suffered instant regret after selling his Dad’s Mk4 Cortina, until this lush 1967 Corsair popped up to reignite his passion for coveted classic Fords — and now he’s made it even better.

YOUR CARS

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The A B C of tuning

Oil pump upgrade • Upgrade the oil pump on your early Kent engine and switch from a canister to spin-on filter. Here’s how.

Graham’s Mk3 Capri • Just a simple little project to keep him occupied over the pandemic... that’s the white lie Graham told his wife and himself upon purchasing a non-runner Capri back in 2020.

Simon’s Mk1 Cortina • Slow and steady wins the race... the Crossflow swap plods along at a steady pace, but it’s for all the right reasons.

EXEPERT CLINIC • TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WE`LL SPORT IT OUT

CIRCUIT TRAINING • The Circuit Of Ireland’s superb special stages provided the ideal playground for Escorts in the 1960s and 1970s. We revisit this awesome closed-road event.

NÜRBURGRING CLASSIC • Old Fords and more take to the infamous circuit for a weekend of classic racing.

How to Rebuild a CVH engine • In the second of a three-part mini-series, we return to The Blue Oval Rescue Centre to follow them cleaning, inspecting and machining a dismantled 1.6-litre Ford CVH engine from a Mk2 Fiesta XR2.

SEARCH PARTY • Reader’s restoration: With a pair of fast Fiestas in his garage, Rob Colton needed a Supersport to complete the collection. The only problem was finding a non-rusty one...

Top 10 INSURANCE TIPS • There are lots of ways you can keep...