Classic Ford September 2021

THIS ISSUE Out and about with our band of Blue Oval-loving writers and photographers. ADE BRANNAN CONTRIBUTOR Always partial to a wagon, Ade photographed Lee Pullen’s rare and superb 2000E estate in all its glory for this issue. Page 58. BEN SZANTO CONTRIBUTOR How wide can you go? 9 inches on a Mk1 Cortina says Ben, who’s currently sorting the suspension on his project. Page 74. SIMON HOLMES CONTRIBUTOR It’s a big nostalgia trip for Simon this issue as he catches up with the original Supervan currently being rebuilt by Colin ‘Saxon’ Ginn and friends. Page 8.…

Welcome When it comes to modifying classic Fords, performance almost always comes before anything else. This issue we’re hoping to redress with features and advice on the two of the most important aspects of upgrades — the suspension and brakes. Get these right and everything else should fall into place, so read our guide starting on page 29, get down the garage, then get set for the B-road. Out in the wider world, 2021 might not be remembered as one of the greatest, but with classic Fords right at the heart of things, good things can happen. The classic Ford scene is a hobby for, I hope, all of us, and even a way of life for many, and it’s great to be able to celebrate the awesome cars —…

your projects: supervan THE LEGEND LIVES ON Your projects: To those in the know, the original Supervan never disappeared, but having been laid up for over 30 years it’s finally being restored back to its former glory. Words Simon Holmes Photos Matt Woods For many years, there have been rumours surrounding the whereabouts of the legendary Mk1 Transit Supervan. Built by Terry Drury for Ford in 1971 as a publicity stunt, the van was mounted onto a Cooper Monaco race car chassis and fitted with the V8 and running gear from a Ford GT40. It was a huge hit with the public and became famous for its three-wheeling antics, helping to showcase the Transit in the process. Pictures and videos are easy to find, but the same could not be…

FRONTEND YOUR EYE ON THE WORLDWIDE CLASSIC FORD SCENE 40 AND OUT Cut-off for classic car status set to stay in the UK The UK government has reinforced its stance that it only considers cars to be classics when they are 40 years old. This comes in response to a petition signed by more than 13,000 people asking the government to reduce the tax exemption age for classic cars from 40 years to 30, to help younger enthusiasts become part of our community. “There are no current plans to reduce the tax exemption age for classic cars from 40 to 30 years,” it responded in a statement. “The government has set 40 years as being a fair cut-off date to distinguish classic cars from old cars... Recognising the important role…

FRONTEND What’s On All the must-attend classic Ford shows and events around the world for August, September and beyond. AUGUST Shelsley Walsh Autojumble August 7 ShelsleyWalsh, UK www.shelsleywalsh.com/ autojumble Ford Fair August 8 Silverstone Circuit, UK www.fordfair.co.uk Leighton Hall Classic Car Festival August 8 Leighton Hall, Carnforth UK www.markwoodwardclassicevents. com Northumberland Classic Vehicle Gathering August 15 Tynedale Park, Corbridge UK www.markwoodwardclassicevents. com Quick60 August 21 ShelsleyWalsh, UK https://quick60.co.uk/ expressionofinterestform.html Retro Rides Gathering August 21-22 ShelsleyWalsh, UK www.facebook.com/ retroridesgathering Historic Rally Festival August 21-22 Weston Park, Shropshire, UK www.historicrallyfestival.com Ripon Classic Car & Bike Show August 29 Ripon Racecourse, UK www.markwoodwardclassicevents. com SEPTEMBER International Autojumble September 4-5 National Motor Museum, Beaulieu UK www.beaulieu.co.uk Vintage Nostalgia Festival September 10-13 Stockton Park, Wiltshire UK www.vintagenostalgiafestival.co.uk Classic FordTour September 10-13 Jersey International Motoring Festival,…

WHERE TO GO IN AUGUST Ford Fair 2021 When: Sunday, August 8 Where: Silverstone Circuit What’s going on: Ford Fair is Europe’s largest Ford festival for good reason: it appeals to all the family so if you struggle to keep the kids entertained at car shows, this is the one that they will love. If the all-day track action, live action arena aren’t enough to keep them occupied, then the ice cream, bouncy castles and mega slide should do the trick. And for Ford fans, nowhere else will you find such a huge, varied selection of Blue Ovals of all ages. Find out more: www.fordfair.co.uk…