Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2017 i Classic Ford

FRONTEND STAND, DELIVERED Come and see us at the Classic Ford Show! The UK’s premier classic Ford event, this year proudly sponsored by EBC Brakes, will be taking over Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday, June 4. Expect a whole day of Ford-only drag strip action on the famous Santa Pod drag strip, toe-curling stunts from the best in the business, thousands of the UK’s best club cars on display, drag car demos, plus unbelievable burnouts in the Live Action Arena! Plus not forgetting, of course, the jam-packed Classic Ford magazine area. Here’s a taster of just some of what you can expect to find on our massive stand: The Great Unveiling Witness five never-seen-before finished projects being revealed in front of the magazine stand in our annual celebration of finely-crafted…

COMING UP Inside the July 2017 issue of Classic Ford Better warn the Postie and your newsagent: the July issue will run off the presses at a monster 164 pages — 32 of which will be dedicated to an exclusive 2017 Classic Ford Show Guide. Inside you’ll find everything you need to make the most of Europe’s finest classic Ford event, from the best place to camp, to where to stand to see the best action on the drag strip, details of the clubs and traders attending and a whole lot more besides. The July 2017 issue of Classic Ford hits the newsstands and is available to download from Friday, May 19 — why not subscribe to make sure you don’t miss out? Check out our latest subscription offers on…

MK3 ESCORT Head Case Wide arches, BBSs, Motorsport shell... Guido Pittzen’s Escort just needed the perfect powerplant: an über-rare Schrick 16-valve conversion. Words and Photos Adrian Brannan Take a drive around Essex and you’ll see the widespread influence the Dagenham plant has made on the area. Modern Fords swarm the rush-hour traffic jams. Classic Blue Ovals are polished on every second driveway. And then there’s even Essex Arena, which is home to more big Ford saloon smashes than we’d care to imagine! Nip across the water to Cologne in Germany and the Ford plant there has had a similar effect on the local region. It’s no coincidence that this area is home to a significant number of the Fords we’ve featured in the past (well, the nearby Nürburgring might be…

MK3 CAPRI The Horse Whisperer Nicknamed Black Beauty, this Capri whispers delicately about its potential as it wafts under the radar. Until Mark Misiura mashes the throttle pedal... Words Daniel Bevis Photos Matt Woods The thing about references is that you have to know your audience. Otherwise they can just totally fly over people’s heads. Take Mark Misiura’s Capri, for example: he’s named it Black Beauty. Now, to those of us who watched a lot of crap telly in the ’80s, we’ll know Black Beauty as a horse who… actually, no, we can’t tell you what happened in the show, it was always on at the same time as the rallycross coverage. Point is, we get the reference. So does it matter if today’s younger, up-and-coming classic Ford enthusiast may…

THAMES 307E LOADED Don’t be fooled by its period looks — Lee Gamble’s Anglia van packs a 16-valve punch thanks to a 2-litre Zetec hiding under the bonnet. Words Marc Stretton Photos Mitch Pashavair There are so many types of classic Ford owners. Some prefer to race or rally their cars, while others are serial collectors with garages and barns full of motors (in various states of repair). Then there are the clubbers, who enjoy nothing more than a pub meet and a few pints, through to the really serious trailer-and-toothbrush brigade who attend shows on every spare moment throughout the summer. And then we come to a rarer breed, like Lee Gamble from Essex, whose main motivation is that they love a project. Their kick comes from finding a…

HOMEBUILT HERO Grand Tourist After an outing on the Snowdonia Tour revealed the suspension on Pete Fergusson’s Cortina GT was past its best, he decided to rebuilt it in time for next year’s run, only he got carried away... Words and Photos Jon Hill “THE BODYWORK HAD BEEN FILLED INCREDIBLY WELL. I RECKON THERE WERE AT LEAST TWO BUCKETS’ WORTH OF FILLER IN IT...” My mate, Dave King’s dad used to pick us up from school in a brand-new, red Mk3 Cortina. And it wasn’t the only one he had either — there was a succession and I’m pretty sure he had a Daytona Yellow one just like Pete Fergusson’s you see here. Mr King — Kingy’s dad — was a rep for a well-known refrigeration company, and being…

CAR OF THE MONTH Ken Sherlock From: UK Car: Mk1 Cortina “Here’s my 1965 Mk1 Cortina, which has never been welded and is all original — well, apart from the running gear!” says Ken.“It has a 2.1 Pinto on twin 45s built by Wayne Wigger at WPE, close-ratio Type-9 five-speed and loads more — there’s too much to list, but I’m sure you’ve seen it all before!” Tom Betts From: UK Car: Mk2 Fiesta “Here’s my 1986 XR2 Crossflowpowered Popular Plus on four-spokes,” says Tom. “It’s had a slight restoration with a recent engine rebuild and respray. I’d love to see it in the mag.” Here you go then, Tom! Kallum Harris From: New Zealand Car: Sierra V6 “This is my 2.3-litre V6 Sierra — built back in 1984,” says…

CF TECH IMPROVING YOUR CLASSIC FORD JUST GOT EASIER... How To Upgrade to a DGAS carb Replace that tired, factory-fitted Motorcraft or Pierburg carb with a performance twin-choke — we upgrade a 2.8 Granada to a Weber DGAS. Words and Photos Adrian Brannan Old carburettors can get a bad name. And so often people will be binning them in favour of going with an injection conversion, or even a full engine transplant. But is that always really necessary? In the likes of my newly-purchased 2.8 Mk2 Granada those options just felt like complete overkill for a big, chilled-out cruiser. Plus having an old school set-up, with minimal wiring and few complications is also a big part of the appeal of a classic Ford anyway! The Granada had been on the…

BESPOKE BHP CUSTOM DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING Sherwood Engines do much more than simply bolt parts on to engines, in fact they can also provide truly bespoke solutions should the application or specification demand it.They can custom design and manufacturer countless items within the BDA/BDG application market from exhaust and inlet manifolds, pulley kits and throttle linkages right through to the block and heads themselves. Basically, anything you could wish to do with a BD engine, Sherwood Engines can sort it for you.…

Project Hunter CLASSIC FORD PROJECTS YOU SHOULD BUY — AND MODIFY. Illustrations: Simon Coulson What have we done to this poor Bakkie, you may be thinking? And to be honest, we’ve questioned our motives too, at times! But push onwards we must, and upwards too in this case, with this high-riding prime-mover. A Ford Maverick has donated its chassis (and running gear), the Cortina’s rust-free body now mounted on top, complete with the Maverick’s arches and sill trims, plus a lift kit to get it riding even higher. With that fabrication hurdle out of the way, we’ve given ourselves another one in the shape of a Land Rover Discovery’s roof section, which needs to be chopped and cut-and-shut to suit the Mk3’s profile, the Disco’s rear doors now replaced by…

ClassicFord Welcome This issue we celebrate the high-revving, twin camshaft-spinning world of the 16-valver — a cylinder head design that Ford didn’t really embrace on a massive production scale until the 1980s, but then they caught up fast, giving us the mighty YBT (via Cosworth, natch), the underrated 16-valve I4 engine and then the evergreen Zetec E, which is still far and away the most in-demand engine for swapping into classic Fords, some 15-plus years after the craze first started taking off. But Cosworth (using Ford engine blocks) were way ahead of the game, of course, with the ground-breaking BDA engine which went into series (albeit small-scale) production in 1970, and even that was a development of their 16-valve FVA engine of 1967. Just how well does the BDA head…

SKINNER’S SPECIAL Injected SUs on the way We do like a trick induction set-up, and while the distinctive SU (Skinner’s Union) carbs were never fitted to Fords from the factory, they were available as an aftermarket conversion for sidevalve, straight-six and even Pre-Crossflow and Crossflow engines. Burlen’s new set-up though, takes the SU a step further after unveiling the SUi at last month’s Goodwood Members’ Meeting. Much like the DCOi that Northampton Motorsport developed from the Weber DCOE sidedraught, Burlen have reimagined the classic SU carb to house a fuel-injection system inside, so you still get the classic looks, but with all the (hidden) benefits of modern EFi. Each SUi system will come complete with a new ECU, the required sensors and wiring and it’s due to hit the market…

Where to go in May Really Retro Show When: Saturday, May 20 Where: Seighford Airfield, Stafford ST18 9QE, UK What’s going on: The Really Retro and Classic Car Show is back for a third year for a gathering of retro vehicles from the ‘40s right the way through to the late ‘90s. There will be an array of rare and not so rare classic, retro and ratted cars together with commercial vehicles. The organisers aim to have over 400 cars on display at the former world war two airfield near Stafford. Easily accessible, being just 10 minutes from the M6, there is a grassed area with a play area for kids, too. Find out more: www.reallyretroshow.com…

HERITAGE Granada Sport Estate Classic Fords restored: With even saloon versions of the Sport few and far between, John Southgate had a job on his hands restoring the rare Estate version. Five years on, this is the stunning result. Words Marc Stretton Photos Darren Woolway Say the phrase ‘two-point-eight-i’ in Ford circles and 99.9 per cent of people will picture a Mk3 Capri with Recaros, pepperpot alloys and decals on the back and wings stating ‘Injection’. However, for the other 0.1 per cent of Ford fans, John Southgate included, the Capri wasn’t the only 2.8i on the market in the early ’80s. Their idea of what the term relates to is a rare beast indeed… the Mk2 Granada 2.8 Injection, also known as the Granada Sport. And John’s example is…

YOUR PROJECTS Classic Fords being built in garages and on driveways! Chris Avery From: Australia Cars: Mk1 Escort “Heres my ongoing project, which I’ve owned for seven years and is ready for the assembly stage,” says Chris who hails from Melbourne.“The running gear will be a 2.1 Pinto running twin 45s through a Toyota Supra five-speed, Tilton twin-plate clutch and Nissan Skyline R31 rear end with LSD and disc brakes, plus 9x15 Compomotive MLs all round.” “The shell is full steel bubble-arched with a mix of fast road and track items, with healthy nods to the period — RS features like the six-dial dash and relatively standard interior bar the Corbeau period race seats and half cage. I hope too have it finished later this year.”…

THE SPECIALIST SHERWOOD ENGINES With 50 years experience of building engines for world-level competitors, Sherwood Engines is dedicated to keeping Fords on the podium. Words and Photos Dan Sherwood When it comes to cars it’s all very well having the shiniest, most perfect body panels and paintwork, but without a suitable motor nestled beneath the bonnet, the driving experience is never going to live up to the looks, let alone secure any budding racers out there the honour of scooping the silverware. With this in mind, we decided it was high time to head on over to Ely in Cambridgeshire to visit Sherwood Engines, who, for the last 50 years, has turned the process of building classic Ford racing engines into an art form. As a family-run business, it’s Paul…

On test: MEGUIAR’S MIRROR BRIGHT WHEEL CLEANER Lanched to celebrate Meguiar's long heritage, the Mirror Bright range includes a dedicated Wheel Cleaner. We put it to the test. Words and Photos Scene Media WHAT’S MIRROR BRIGHT ALL ABOUT? The Mirror Bright Polish Company was founded in 1901 by Frank Meguiar Jr to perfect the finishes on fine furniture and the newly introduced automobile. The Meguiar’s passion continues today with the recently launched Mirror Bright range to celebrate the brand’s heritage. This special line of products, that protect and accentuate automobile finishes, is derived from over 110 years of experience, research and development. INFO Size: 625ml Price: £13 From: www.meguiars.co.uk MIRROR BRIGHT WHEEL CLEANER IN USE IS IT ANY GOOD? The short answer is, yes! Meguiar’s Hot Rims Aluminium Wheel…

QUERY OF THE MONTH REMOVING STRUT INSERTS Q Both front dampers are shot on my 1967 Corsair V4. I have some brand-new damper inserts for a Volvo 240 to go in, but I would like to remove and retain the insert plug/nut without screwing up the strut casing — is there a gland nut tool available to do this? Peter Harvey Email A “There’s no tool for this, I’m afraid, and it usually ends up with a mullered nut,” reckons Paul Watts of the Ford Corsair Owners’ Club. “If the nut is proud of the top of the casing, the best way to remove it is to hold it in the vice and then turn the leg. However, some are flush and then you’re stuck, as it’s a case of…

MOTORSPORT CLASSIC FORDS FLAT-OUT ON THE STAGE, STRIP AND TRACK BRITISH HISTORIC RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP The forest and gravel-based Rally North Wales was the perfect event for the Historic Fords to shine. Words Paul LawrencePhotos MarkWrittle Photographic Round 2: Rally North Wales, April 1 Nick Elliott and Dave Price made it two wins from two rounds in the 2017 Mintex MSA British Historic Rally Championship with a resounding victory on the historic section of Rally North Wales. The Mk2 Escort crew finished with a winning margin of 1 minute 21 seconds over defending champions, Jason Pritchard and Phil Clarke after 45 miles of prime Welsh forest stages. Other category wins went to Phil Harris/Richard Suter and Stanley Orr/ Stephen McAuley (Mk1 Escort). Fast, flowing stages in excellent conditions made this a…

Grafters THE LONG STRETCH Your projects: We’ve all heard of longterm projects, but Colin Charman’s rare Consul convertible is taking longer than most. Fortunately, son Aaron’s 16-valve Escort is helping to redress the balance. Words and Photos Jon Hill Name: Aaron Charman Age: 39 Job: Volkswagen workshop controller Location: South London Car: Escort 1100L Start condition: Part-finished project Condition now: Collecting bits to start Time taken so far: One year Estimated date of completion: Classic Ford Show, June 4 Name: Colin Charman Age: 65 Job: Plumbing and heating engineer Location: South London Car: Consul 375 Convertible Start condition: Long term storage car in need of restoration Condition now: Midway through full restoration Time taken so far:Three years Estimated date of completion: When it’s done It’s great having a Dad that’s…

New Gold Dream A gold Cortina specially imported from Belgium to Barrow-in-Furness by its former owner has taken pride of place at the Lakeland Motor Museum. The Venus Gold 2.3 Ghia has been donated by Barrow pensioner,Win Donaldson. She is the widow of its former owner Andy, who owned it for 34 years until he passed away last year. “The Cortina was Andy’s pride and joy,” says Andy and Win’s nephew, John Holgate. “He was so set on having a particular colour-model-spec combination that he had it imported from Belgium, as this was the only way at the time to get the car he wanted. In 1982 this was his perfect car and he never wanted to change it.Win didn’t want to sell it, so donating it to the Lakeland…

CFTECH Know this HEAD TO HEAD You’d think that the modern-day Duratec’s 16-valve cylinder head would be miles apart from the legendary but classic BDA’s, but you’d be wrong. We head to Burton Power to examine both — we were quite surprised! Words and Photos Jon Hill If you were ever in doubt as to the usefulness of racing then all you have to do is look at the legendary Cosworth BD head and compare it to the Duratec 2-litre. First thoughts are going to tell you the two heads are worlds apart — for a start, the latter’s Japanese; being a Mazda head at heart. Well, you’d be wrong because they are incredibly similar. Handily, Burton Power has brand-new versions of both in stock so, with the help of…

CF TECH 16-valve SCREAMERS The twin-cam engines that would cut it under the bonnet of your classic Ford. C20XE Pros: Strong, easily tuned Cons: Getting harder to find It’s not Ford but it is excellent — what do you expect from a Cosworth KBA? The earlier Coscast engine is ideal: it comes with forged pistons, while tuning potential is almost instant. Swap the induction, cams and exhaust and 200 bhp isn’t that far away. Or convert to a taper throttle body system and that power is near bolt-on. Turning to rear drive is pretty easy too, with either Manta components (sump and five-speed ’box), or an aftermarket bellhousing for a Type-9 conversion and a Yukspeed sump. Specialists: SBD Motorsport (020 8391 0121, www.sbdev.co.uk) Yukspeed (01653 618540, www.yukspeed.com) 4-Age Pros: Front-bowl…

CFTECH TEN FACTS You didn’t know about Cosworth From simple beginnings to global success — the history of the road and race car engine pioneers in ten bite-sized facts. Words Graham Robson Photos Ford Photographic 1. Strictly Confidential Cosworth carried out much advanced work for companies, but for years had to hide those achievements behind confidentiality clauses. Apart from designing and producing engines for the Vauxhall Chevette HS, the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16, and 16-valve engines for GM-Opel, they also produced prototypes for Rolls-Royce, V10 road engines for Volvo, 1-litre MotoGP engines for Aprilia motorcycles, 48-valve V12 race car engines for the TWR Jaguar race cars, and entire cylinder head assemblies for the MG Metro 6R4 Group B car. In recent years, and more publicly, they’ve also built the 260 bhp…

Classicford Mücke Motorsport’s Zakspeed Capri, Oldtimer Grand Prix, Nürburgring Photo Jeannot Boesen MAY 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 01 02 03 04 05 06 7 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 22 APRIL Kent’s All Ford Car Show April 23 Aylesford Priory, Aylesford ME20 7BX, UK www.kentsallfordshow.co.uk Ripon Spring Classic Car and Bike Show April 23 Ripon Racecourse, Ripon HG4 1UG, UK www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com Simply Ford April 30 National Motor Museum, Beaulieu SO42 7ZN, UK www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-ford East Midlands Ford Show April 30 Thoresby Park, Ollerton NG22 9EP, UK www.classicshows.org MAY Cars, Coffee and Cake at The Queens Arms May 1 The Queens Arms, Corton Denham, Sherborne DT9 4LR, UK www.thequeensarms.com Cortinas AtThe Ace May 6 Ace Cafe, Stonebridge,…

mk1 zodiac Miles Ahead When Ford fans, Steve Large and Neale Fetter decided to take drag racing seriously, there was only one car for the job. Words Marc Stretton Photos Matt Woods “A DECADE OF PART-TIME RACING FOLLOWED, BUT THEN STEVE AND NEALE DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO BUILD A TOP-SPEC DRAGSTER” Steve Large was hooked on cars and drag racing long before he could ever legally drive thanks to his sister… well his sister’s boyfriend to be precise, who would buy all the custom and race car mags and leave them for Steve to read. Aged 17, with a driving test pass certificate in hand, a Mk2 Cortina was bought to get Steve and his mates up to Santa Pod and other dragstrips to watch the top cars racing,…

BUYER’S GUIDE ESCORT 1300E Executive levels of trim with GT power? That’ll be the 1300E. Here’s what to look for. Words ChristianTilbury Photos Matt Woods “WHILE IT DAZZLED BUYERS WITH ITS PLUSH FITTINGS, THE 1300E WAS A PARTS BIN SPECIAL” “RATHER THAN RACY BOLD STRIPES, THE ESCORT’S CURVY FLANKS WERE ADORNED WITH PLENTY OF CHROME” Buoyed by the success of its earlier Executive models, Ford applied the E treatment to the Escort with the launch of the 1300E in March 1973. Designed to add a little luxury to the manufacturer’s smallest saloon and taking the amount of variants in the Escort range to an eyeopening 19, the 1300E was a double win for Ford, not only being a lucrative earner but also cheap to screw together. While it dazzled…