Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2020 i Classic Ford

FRONTED YOUR EYE ON THE WORLDWIDE CLASSIC FORD SCENE WHEEL MEET AGAIN? Classic Motor Show plans for official go-ahead The organisers of the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with Discovery, are doing everything possible to increase the chances of the November event happening in 2020 once government gives its approval. “There is no one that wants this show to happen more than us” says Show Director, Lee Masters. “As a team, we have brainstormed and created working groups to look at everything we need to do to keep all our visitors, clubs and traders safe but still put on the show they love as soon as we get the green light from government. It may look and feel different to previous years, but we’re all getting used to a ‘new…

PRODUCTS THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD PINTO DRY SUMP KIT £1425 Burton Power Fitting a dry sump system to the Pinto engine has never been easier thanks to this conversion kit from Burton Power. Most of the conversion is a simple bolt on affair with only the front of the jackshaft pulley needing minor machining in a lathe to provide a suitable location for the oil pump drive pulley. The dry sump is produced from cast aluminium and has 3/4” scavenge outlets. The sump has a cut out in the centre of the trough and suits applications that require clearances for crossmembers, which enables the engine block to be positioned as low as possible. The sump has three additional M10 mounting locations at the front and also…

spotter’s guide: mk2 special editions STRICTLY LIMITED Know your Kinky from your Denim Escort with our lowdown on Ford’s myriad of Mk2 special editions. Words Dan Williamson HARRIER Engine capacity: 1599cc Years produced: 1979 to 1980 The best limited-edition Mk2 of all, Ford’s second twitcher’s special was no bird-brained idea: December 1979’s Harrier was marketed to celebrate the Escort’s world championship rallying success. A Halewood-built 1600 Sport was the starting point, with 86 bhp Crossflow, Type 2 gearbox and an almost-stock two-door shell – no RS-type strengthening or radius rods, but in the boot was an RS spare wheel bracket due to the Harrier’s standard-fit 6x13 inch four-spoke alloys. Outside, too, was a rear spoiler, bronze tinted glass, remote driver’s door mirror and sexy blue side stripes over Diamond White…

QUERY OF THE MONTH EXPERT CLINIC TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WE"LL SORT IT OUT ANGLIA DAMPERS Q Where can I get some new sidelight lenses for my 1963 Anglia? Also, my suspension is the original lever arm-type and both dampers are old and leak oil. Can I get new ones or aftermarket improved items that bolt straight on? Finally, the Anglia stops OK on reconditioned standard drums, but what kind of parts can I scavenge from other old Fords to convert to disc brakes? Rob Demkiv Australia A Sidelight lenses are available from the Anglia Owners’ Club. They can also supply reconditioned lever arm dampers. You can’t easily uprate lever arm dampers, but you can fit a kit to accept upright conventional dampers to the…

MOTORSPORT CLASSIC FORDS FLAT›OUT ON THE STAGE, STRIP AND TRACK BUILDING BOREHAM’S BEST Take a look back at how Ford Motorsport prepared a works Mk2 Escort. From 1975 to 1979, Ford Motorsport at Boreham built a series of supreme, rally-winning Mk2 Escorts. In five years they would win all round the world – from the Safari to Quebec, from Finland to Greece – and of course, many many times in the UK. The basic car was excellent, but dedicated preparation, and development, made the celebrated works machines supreme. Not only did the drivers – Roger Clark, Timo Makinen, Hannu Mikkola, Bjorn Waldegard and Ari Vatanen among them – become world-famous, but so did some of the cars themselves. Not that it was easy. Before every event, and particularly after a…

TOP 10 INSURANCE TIPS There are lots of ways you can cut insurance costs. Here are 10 tips on how you can do it effectively and still come away with the right policy for you and your classic Ford. 1. Don’t just renew It’s all too easy to let the direct debit continue and sign up for another year with your existing insurer. Before you do though, have a look at quotes from other insurers. If they come in cheaper and you don’t want to switch, call your existing insurer, quote the cheaper prices and quite often they will be able to bring your renewal quote down to a similar level. 2. Look at classic insurance They’re often tied into Agreed Value, limited-mileage polices but classic insurance specialists can offer…

BUYER’S GUIDE FOCUS RS MK1 Hailed as an instant classic, the original Focus RS is now one of the more-affordable Rallye Sport Fords. Here’s what to look for. Words ChristianTilbury Six years after impending legislation and dwindling demand killed off the Escort RS Cosworth and banished the Rallye Sport brand to fast Ford history, Ford breathed new life into its legendary performance division with the 2002 launch of the Focus RS. ‘RS is back’ shouted the advertising campaign and it wasn’t just marketing spiel either. Granted, the new Focus didn’t have the all-wheel drive or the power of its immediate predecessor, but Ford ensured it delivered on the promise of the haloed RS tag. The all-important performance was provided by a turbocharged, 1998cc, Duratec-badged engine, although, truth be told, it…

NEXT ISSUE ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2! Welcome It’s 45 years since the Mk2 Escort was first revealed, and there’s still one on a road, race track or rally stage somewhere near you. The popularity of the now-classic Mk2 shows no signs of slowing, and demand for these cars is at sky-high levels. Fortunately for you, you can now overdose on the Ford legend from the comfort of your armchair courtesy of this issue, with top- features on the best cars taken by the best photographers. Plus on page 52 you’ll find Dan’s guide to tuning and improving the Mk2 — perfect if you plan on taking on a project of your own (or even improving your existing Escort). So whether you’re a recent convert to the world of Mk2…

FORD FAIR 2020 Sadly, despite the date of this year’s show being pushed back to late October, Ford Fair 2020 has had to be cancelled. “It has been a truly challenging time for everyone, and we have continued to work with colleagues in the events industry, venues, commercial partners, clubs and customers to ascertain the best path forwards,” say the organisers. “Ultimately, we have concluded it was better to make a decisive call now than carry on with a high degree of uncertainty as to whether or not we could run the event in a safe and enjoyable way for everyone involved.” If you’ve bought tickets your booking will be automatically carried forward into 2021, or you can get a refund at https://help. kelsey.co.uk. The show will return in 2021…

WHERE TO GO THIS MONTH Where to go this month Simply Ford When: September 13 Where: Beaulieu, UK Postponed from its traditional May slot on the classic Ford calendar, Simply Ford is now going ahead on Sunday, September 13 at Beaulieu. Tickets are £10.50 for adults and £5.25 for kids, and must be booked in advance. The biggest of Beaulieu’s Simply... events, the show welcomes Fords of all ages and models, with up to 1000 enthusiasts gathering to park up, compare cars and enjoy the whole of the Beaulieu attractions. Throughout the day, event-goers can vote for their favourite Ford of the show in the People’s Choice Award, with the winner receiving a Beaulieu trophy. Find out more: www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-ford…

FRONTED Join the club Ford Taunus Club GB If you like your classic Fords with a twist, you won’t go far wrong with a Taunus variant, reckons the UK-based club’s Roy Townsend. When was the club founded? The club was founded in 1991 by Neil Dashper having taken an Italian-registered 1971 Taunus P7b in part exchange in a car deal. He was curious, and the more he looked into the various models and history, so had a desire to find out more about these often overlooked and forgotten Fords. And with his enthusiasm fired up, he formed the Club, by placing adverts in various motoring magazines of the day. Soon he had enquiries, not only from the UK, and Europe, but from literary all over the world. And of course…

HOMEBUILT HERO MOUNTAIN CLIMBER David Jeggo’s quest for a rust-free old Ford to rebuild lead him to the restore this rare 1973 TC Taunus coupe. Naturally he couldn’t resist adding a few upgrades, too… Words Mike Renaut Photos Matt Woods Having owned many old Fords, including various Cortinas, David Jeggo knew how badly they can rust. “I’d had lots of Fords until family and buying a house took priority, now I was looking to get an old car again,” remembers David. “Mainly one that was solid — I no longer want to spend months welding in new floors. I saw this 1973 Taunus TC 1600L saloon for sale in 2015 and thought it looked interesting and rust free, plus the Mk3 is the only Cortina I’d never owned so it…

HERITAGE CAPRI Laser Original classic Fords: Francis Ellingworth has covered over 300,000 miles in his Capri 1.6 Laser and is determined to use it as his daily driver. We find out how he’s kept it alive. Words and Photos Rob Hawkins W hen Francis Ellingworth bought a 1987 Capri Laser back in 1990 for £4000 with a mere 31,000 miles on the clock, little did he realise its odometer would legally return to zero three times over the next 30 years. For the first eight years, he used it as his daily transport, and eventually sold it for £1250 with 106,000 miles on the clock, but when he saw it the following year looking tired and worn out, he offered to buy it back and agreed upon a price of…

YOUR CARS THE BEST OF WHAT'S DROPPED IN OUR IN BOX THIS MONTH Paul Raymond From: UK Car: Mk2 Fiesta “Here’s my Mk2 Fiesta Popular, built in remembrance of my Dad who sadly passed away when I was younger,” says Paul. “I started off by polishing the original colour back due to wanting to keep it in original paint! I then set out to get some original pepperpots for the car and then I started planning the next steps. After eventually tidying up bits of the bodywork, I decided to take it to another level — the MCR wide arch kit. It it looked a bit of a challenge, but wow what a end result!” “It was time to start thinking of engines, and in the end I went for…

OUR CARS Mike’s Mk1 Fiesta Mike’s two least-favourite jobs are car paintwork and wiring. Have a guess what he did this month? What’s been done this month: Sorted the wiring and heat management, painted the bonnet and arches, mounted the heater box Next on the to-do list: Remount the dash, get it ready for mapping and the MoT Thanks to: Funk Automotive 020 7458 4172 Martein for the US-spec front grille The two jobs I loath doing on any car are wiring and prepping for paint work. Hey guess what two jobs I’ve been doing on the Fiesta over the last few months… That’s right… wiring and paintwork! The wiring in this car has always bothered me. It is still sporting the original old crusty car loom and the engine…

MOTORSPORT CLASSIC FORDS FLAT-OUT ON THE STAGE, STRIP AND TRACK FREAK OF NURTURE A regular sight on the UK’s race circuits of the ’70s and ’80s, the Minton’s Thundersaloon Mk2 Escort is now back and looking —and sounding — angrier than ever. Words Daniel Bevis Photos Dan Pullen The Ford modifying scene has changed immeasurably over the last three decades. Back in 1987, the Mk4 Escort was all fresh and new, so the tuning world had got used to the idea of hot front-wheel-drive Fords — after all, the Mk3 Escort had been around since 1980. But nevertheless, there was still an undercurrent of yearning for the rear-wheel-drive thrills — a lot of people still thought that a Blue Oval wasn’t proper unless it steered from the rear. For some…

your projects: cortina savage SHELL SHOCK Your Projects: If this Mk2 Cortina hadn’t been a genuine Savage, Jim Davidson’s not sure he would have stuck with it, it was that bad! Now, after some serious surgery, its future is secure. Words Simon Woolley Photos Adrian Brannan Name: Jim Davidson Age: 62 Job: engineer Location: Glasgow, UK Car: 1969 Cortina Savage Start condition: complete but in need of restoration Condition now: major bodywork repairs complete Time taken so far: two years Estimated date of completion: Summer 2021 It’s fair to say that Jim Davidson likes his fast cars. He’s owned interesting ones since he was 18, including numerous Escort RS2000s, Triumph Stags (latterly building one with an LS V8), and even scratched the Cortina Savage itch with a pair of Mk2s…

ON SALE October 2! COMING UP Inside the November 2020 issue! With the classic TV cop show, The Sweeney celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2020, and a certain Consul GT belonging to main character, Detective Inspector Jack Regan, recently re-emerging from complete restoration, we pay tribute to classic Fords in film and TV in the November issue. Plus check out the 12 nominations for 2020 Classic Ford Of The Year, learn how to get the most from the Cosworth YB engine and, fingers’ crossed, we’ll have full coverage from the Old Ford Rally at the British Motor Museum, too. The November 2020 issue  goes on sale Friday, October 2 — why not subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it? Check out on our latest subscription offers on page 20…

WHERE TO GO THIS MONTH Classic Car Drive In Weekend When: September 18-20 Where: Bicester Heritage, UK A new format of classic-car event, at the Classic Car Drive In Weekend visitors can enjoy drive-in films from the comfort of their classic including Days of Thunder, Gone in 60 Seconds, Rush and Le Mans ’66, broadcast from two cinemas and with three screenings every day. There will also be a live auction, demonstration runs and parades on the Bicester Heritage track, car-club and dealer displays and traders. Find out more: www.theclassiccarshowuk.com…

MK2 ESCORT NO DISTANCE LEFT TO RUN It’s taken him 14 years, but Wayne Arrowsmith has finally reached the end of his mammoth Mexico rebuild — now all he has to do is enjoy it. Words Simon Woolley Photos Adrian Brannan When Wayne Arrowsmith reveals it’s taken him 14 years to finish this Mk2 Mexico, we’re not surprised. Unless you build top-level Escorts on a full-time basis with a team to back you up, there’s no way you could turn out a car with this level of finish, spec, and frankly, thought and detail, and hold down a job and family in less time — especially when you factor in a complete change of powerplant midway through the build. As Wayne glances back at the Mk2, while standing at the…

THE CORTINA’S SISTER THE SAME, ONLY DIFFERENT Named after a mountain range the Taunus was built by Ford of Germany from 1939 and sold throughout Europe. Various models were produced, all markedly different to the equivalent UK-built cars. Autumn 1967 saw a sporting version, the 15M RS, unveiled — it was the first Rallye Sport badged Ford. To streamline production, in 1970 Ford of Germany and Ford of England merged forming Ford of Europe. That September the TC (Taunus Cortina) was introduced, built on the Mk3 Cortina platform. Ford offered the TC as two or four-door saloons and a five-door estate, a fastback coupe was later introduced before the TC was superseded by the TC2 in 1975. In 1982 the European model range was replaced by the Sierra.…

RUNNING RESTORATION THE DRIVE-IT, MEND IT METHOD When you’ve completed some major bodywork repairs on a classic such as a Capri, you’d perhaps be forgiven for wanting to store it away inside a garage and only use it on dry days. Francis clearly deserves an award for adopting a drive-it, mend-it attitude. Over the last 30 years, he’s fitted three sets of front wings, replaced the bonnet twice, fitted three rear wheelarch repair panels, repaired both sills and even replaced the roof skin. The hard work has paid off and the memories of covering over 300,000 miles are priceless.…

CF TECH MODIFYING GUIDE MK2 ESCORT Is there a classic Ford that’s easier to upgrade? Probably not. Here’s how to get the best out of your Mk2, and keep it iconic. Words Dan Williamson Main Photos Matt Richardson Where would we be without the Mk2 Escort? Would we all be driving Datsuns? Would rally fans worship at the snout of Vauxhall Chevettes? Would Classic Ford be a very different magazine? For four decades, the modified Ford world has had the rear-wheel-drive Escort at its core, and it’s the Mk2 that’s maintained its popularity — and world-leading motorsport success — to this day. The second-generation Escort has something for everyone: whether a usable classic, a cool custom or a fire-spitting monster, a Mk2 is fabulous to drive and a joy to…

Project XR3i With the windscreen and suspension sorted, the erratic warning lights were getting on Paul’s nerves — time to get the dash out. What’s been done this month: Collected the car from its lockdown parking, bought a new battery, fixed some dodgy earths Next on the to-do list: Finish off sorting the small but annoying jobs Thanks to: Lancaster Insurance 01480 484860 www.lancaster insurance.co.uk Last month saw us calling in the professionals to restore forward vision on the XR3i courtesy of a new screen. The work was done just as the Covid pandemic began to bite and shortly afterwards the country was sat at home conducting business via Zoom and the Escort found itself locked away in our company car park. The easing of restrictions in May made the…

CFBUYING RESTORING How to Make your own brake lines Hard lines or hoses, here’s your guide to making up brake pipes for your Ford. The brake lines on most classic Fords consist of steel (plastic-coated in some cases), aluminium or copper pipes with rubber flexi-hoses. When or if these need to be replaced, there are a number of options available and also a number of considerations to take into account. For instance, you may wish to use kunifer brake pipe, which consists of 90 per cent copper and 10 per cent nickel and is more reliable to flare and easier to manipulate than copper pipe. Or you may want to upgrade to non-metal brake lines, such as braided-steel PTFE, which is available from Rally Design and Hosetechnik. Deciding which materials…