Innehållsförteckning för January 2025 från Classic Ford

Every year at this time, as we put together the Classic Ford Awards, it gives us the opportunity to reflect (in between arguing over who should be selected) on the season just gone, and perhaps more importantly, focus on the year ahead. Every year, too, we generally agree that it’s been one of the best yet for the old Ford scene, with the standard of cars, parts and shows just getting better and better, and wonder if the coming months will see those standards raised. And of course they will be, because it’s in all of us to try and improve on what we’ve done before, whether we’re tinkerers or fully-fledged restorers. So here’s to what’s been a cracking 2024, and what should be an even better 2025. We can’t…

Fans of retro aftermarket wheels will be saddened to learn that, hot on the heels of BBS’s insolvency (see the November 2024 issue), wheel brands TSW, Rotiform and American Racing are caught up in the bankruptcy of US company Hoonigan, which entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under the pressure of a $1.8bn debt in mid September. Established as a lifestyle brand by famed stunt driver, the late Ken Block, Hoonigan was merged into aftermarket wheel distributor Wheel Pros in 2021, the organisation taking on the Hoonigan name in 2023. The company’s portfolio included many aftermarket wheel brands, but the two with which most of us in the UK will be familiar are TSW and Rotiform. TSW began life as Tiger Sports Wheels in South Africa before expanding internationally and the…

It seems hard to believe, but we’re about to publish our 350th issue. Yes, the February 2025 edition is marking a major milestone and we’ll be celebrating by revealing the classic Fords that have become bona fide game-changers in the 28 years that the magazine has been running. From former feature cars, TV stars and motorsport royalty, it’s an incredible line-up. The February 2025 lands on the newsagents’ shelves and is available to download from Friday, December 20. Why not subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it? Turn to page 20 for our latest subscription offers or call us on 01959 543747. ON SALE December 20!…

Well this is a first… the polls have closed and the results of vote are in - for the first time ever we’re pleased to announce the a Mk2 Escort van has won Classic Ford Of The Year! Whether it’s a Mk1 or even Mk6, it’s not easy building a show-stopping Escort van. Survivors are rare - almost all bar none have had a hard working life, with, at worst, the shell rotting out to oblivion, and at best the rear bed is full of concrete… That didn’t deter Wayne Powell though, who set out to create a no-holds-barred road weapon with a show-winning level of finish. Bought already done — or so Wayne thought - the Mk2 needed completely going through, with the shell completely stripped down for some remedial…

We could probably write a book about Mark Burgess’ Mercury Grey Fiesta RS Turbo, as it’s played such a huge part in his life over the last 30 years. From daily driver to modified show car and everything in-between, its certainly seen some changes. Unusually, for a 1990s Ford, Mark somehow had the foresight to ensure the often rust-prone Mk3 has always remained it tip-top condition — an enviable position to be in right now for some, we’re sure. This meant he’s managed to avoid any talk of welding, bare-metal restorations and resprays and as we’ll discover, funds have been spent wisely elsewhere. Passing his driving test in 1990, Mark began searching for his first car which also turned out to be a Fiesta. “This was a Mk1 1.1S in blue,”…

It’s a name most of us have heard of, but seldom few have ever seen. That’s probably because Stephen now owns the last limited edition Mk2 Escort Huntsman on the road (as far as we’re aware) and thankfully it appears to be in good hands. “I’d been after this particular car for ages, “he tells us, “I couldn’t believe my luck when it eventually appeared for sale.” With only two owners from new, this 1.3L-based Huntsman remains incredibly original and still retains the trademark Ghia seats, Mexico steels, XR2 spotlights, carpeted boot, chrome trim, double reverse lights and side stripes fitted by the Brighton dealership who exclusively supplied this model when new. A sympathetic light resto will commence soon we’re told.…

You may recognise the name Mitch Hughes if you’ve been reading Classic Ford for a while, since this certainly isn’t the first time Mitch has had a car in our pages, “It’s actually my fourth time in the mag,” says Mitch, “you previously featured my Mk1 Capri 1600 GT XLR, Mk3 Cortina GXL and Mk4 Cortina 2.0S.” And this one is something pretty special, a Mk2 Cortina Savage. “My dad Bill loved Mk2 Cortinas and had always wanted a 1600E,” continues Mitch, “he never had one but I clearly remember a Super that he owned. After he died I bought a 1600E, back in 1981 and since then I’ve had 10 of them in all. But then I fancied an even more sporty one and started searching for a Lotus…

NOVEMBER Newark Autojumble November 24 Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire UK www.newarkautojumble.co.uk DECEMBER Classic Ford February issue on sale December 20 https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/classic-ford-magazine JANUARY Autosport International January 9-12 NEC Birmingham, UK www.autosportinternational.com FEBRUARY Small Ford Sunday February 2 Bundoora Park, Melbourne, Australia https://rsocvic.com Retromobile February 5-9 Paris Expo Porte des Versailles, France www.retromobile.com Race Retro February 21-23 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire UK www.raceretro.com MARCH Classic Car & Restoration Show March 21-23 NEC, Birmingham UK www.necrestorationshow.com APRIL Fordmeet Squires April 6 Squires cafe near Leeds, UK www.facebook.com Techno Classica Essen April 9-13 Messe Essen, Essen, Germany www.techno-classica.de Goodwood Members’ Meeting April 12-13 Goodwood Motor Circuit, West Sussex UK www.goodwood.com/motorsport Drive It Day April 27 Various locations across the UK www.driveitday.co.uk MAY Classic Ford Show May 11, South Of England Event Centre, West Sussex UK www.classicfordshow.co.uk…

Ashley Partington From: UK Car: Mk5 Escort “This is my XR3i project which I swapped for a Focus ST… It needs building back up and I need to get the correct headlights. It’s also having a full, one-off exhaust from the manifold to rear box, oh and maybe a turbo!” Mark Jenkins From: UK Car: Mk5 Cortina “This Mk5 cortina started life as a 1.6 auto that my grandad brought when it was three years’ old from the company he worked for,” says Mark. “It started life as a company car and was supplied new by the local Ford dealer in our town and has never left the area.” “Grandad gave it to my dad then it was passed on to me and has now been converted to a 2-litre…

The Cosworth YB didn’t actually start out as a turbo engine at all. Its roots lie in a privately funded conversion for the humble Pinto engine. In the early 1980s, several people were looking towards producing 16-valve aftermarket head conversions for this engine, perhaps with a view to succeeding the mighty BD series. The intention was always to produce it as an aftermarket kit for punters to bolt to their own engines. As is usual with a Cosworth project, it’d already given it the designation — YAA. The concept was nothing new: Holbay had already had a good go and there have been other versions from Piper and Warrior too. All are great conversions and produce a storming engine. What’s more they go for big money. But it’s the YB…

Rob and his Escorts are legends on the classic Ford scene. His previous white Mk2 caused quite a stir going from immaculate show spec to a faux-patina look while still retaining solid condition throughout and a powerful Cosworth YB under the bonnet. The latest Mk2 is a true all-rounder. A superbly straight two-door shell with a cheeky bit of faux-patina once again, only this time slightly more subtle. Under the bonnet it’s the signature YB turbo. It may be obvious, but many would argue it’s the finest choice possible for a Mk2 Escort. It’s not all retro show and no-go though, with awesome period mods like banded steels with Moon discs and tinted sunstrips here though, Rob was more than happy to attack the Mallory Park circuit with his Escort.…

You can lay money that if an old Ford’s going to rot, it’ll be in the sills. And since the sills form a structural part of the body — in a way, they’re the main chassis rails — it’s vital they’re strong. The trouble is, it’s not a straightforward case of chopping one out and slapping a new one on — for a start the car really needs to be braced. But since it is such a focal point, the adjoining areas either need to be repaired first or are majorly affected by the sill’s repair. This Mk1 Cortina was showing the classic signs of terminal sills — in fact there was a whopping hole in the nearside. But it didn’t stop there; both the bottom of the A-pillar and…

Sunday Scramble Where: January 5 Where: Bicester Heritage, UK What’s going on: The hugely-popular Sunday Scramble returns to Bicester Heritage for the first of its 2025 meets. Over 6000 enthusiasts passed through the gates at the last meet, so expect this one to be just as well attended, with a vast spread of vintage and modern classic cars nestled amongst the historic buildings and workshops of the former RAF airfield. Having been off limits for the best part of 100 hundred years, historic vehicle owners and enthusiasts can now drive through the gates to this once hidden location and spend a Sunday morning exploring the Technical Site, and bring their own vehicles to add to the diverse machinery that makes this event special. Find out more: https://bicesterheritage.co.uk…

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH TOUR OF BRITAIN DVD £14.99 Duke Video Enjoyed our look back at the now-legendary 1974 Avon Tour of Britain on page 92? Then grab a copy of Duke’s DVD which contains three films of the 1973, 1974, and 1975 events and is essential viewing for classic Ford fanatics — and includes the infamous Roger Clark/Gerry Marshall battle in identical Mk1 RS2000s. Contact: 01624 640000, www.dukevideo.com ZETEC FAST ROAD CAM KIT £894.95 Kent Cams If you fancy making your Zetec-powered classic Ford go faster, Kent Cams has got the answer. Its Fast Road cams for 1.8 and 2-litre Silver Top Zetecs running hydraulic lifters are a great start for anyone running a standard lump, offering improved performance between 1500-2500 rpm without the necessary head work required for…

Spa Six Hours Photo: Jeannot Boesen Featured: February 2024 Antti Tiitinen’s Mk3 Cortina Photo: Bryn Musselwhite Featured; April 2024 Manx Rally Photo: Ben Lawrence Featured: August 2024 Spender Sapphire Cosworth Photo: Adrian Brannan Featured: July 2024 Mk2 Zodiac Photo: Jon Cass Featured: May 2024 eBay Transit project Photo: Dan Sherwood Featured: July 2024 Josh Payton, Ford Fair 2024 Photo: Dan Sherwood Featured: October 2024 Richard Green’s Mk2 Cortina Photo: Andrew Saunders Featured: February 2024 Gary Phillips’ Fiesta project Photo: Adrian Brannan Featured: May 2024 ex-Gordon Spice Capri Photo: Richard Opie Featured: Spring 2024…

Few performance Fords have endured as tumultuous an existence as the ultimate special edition Cosworth, the Escort Monte. Built to commemorate Francois Delecour’s victory on the 1994 Monte Carlo Rally, the Monte was initially viewed as something of a curio, and, while it’s true that Ford never struggled to find homes for the 73 examples earmarked for the British market, it’s probably fair to say that it’s only in recent years that the innate value of this, most special of Escort special editions has come to be properly appreciated. One man who has never failed to grasp the worthiness of the Monte is Steven ‘Gibby’ Gibson of Gibby’s Spraying Services in Harthill, Scotland. A serial Ford restorer of some renown, Gibby’s crowning achievement is unquestionably the immaculate Escort Cosworth Monte…

Cast your mind back to the July 2024 edition and you may well remember seeing this unique black Mk1 Transit splashed across these very pages. We use the term splashed deliberately, because, back then, it was little more than a rolling shell with the majority of its constituent parts scattered liberally across the workshop floor like spilled milk. Of course, for an experienced engineering firm like Coventry-based Envisage, this was far from something to cry about, as its skilled team of fabricators and technicians had everything perfectly under control. “When we did the previous Grafters feature, the van was just about to go through the final fit stage of the build, so it looked very different to how it does now,” laughs Envisage’s Mike Madelin, who has been the project…

Steve has known this Mk2 Lotus pretty much all its life, having first owned it back in the early 1970s. “It was later used for rallying but ended up being rolled and reshelled in 1979 using one of the last available factory-built shells,” Steve says, “and I was fortunate to be able to buy the car back again in 1997.” Since then, the 40,000-mile Mk2 has lived a relatively sedate life, having only covered 20,000 miles in the last 32 years. “I’ve kept on top of things and treated the 1558cc twin-cam to electronic ignition and a stainless-steel exhaust,” Steve points out, “I’m hoping to give the original engine a full overhaul over the winter.”…

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What’s been done this month: Fixed the Orion and took it to the Retro Rides Gathering Next on the to-do list: Fix the Sierra As much as we love our favourite one-make shows at Classic Ford, when the dates don’t clash there are some multimarque events which have to be regularly attended. The Retro Rides Gathering is always high on the list of must-do shows. And to call this just a show isn’t doing it justice, it truly is a gathering of likeminded enthusiasts and freaks. Here the modified classic reigns supreme, and the lower and the more obscure the better! It’s not abnormal to see outrageous one-off builds with crazy engine conversions at this show, but that doesn’t mean standard or more subtle builds aren’t welcome. The Gathering really…

Having successfully managed to bring my recently-purchased 1976 Mk1 Fiesta S from its previous home in the south of France back to my base in Somerset (see October issue), next came the job of registering the car in the UK. This all seemed straightforward when researching the task beforehand, but there was an unexpected sting in the tail. You have 14 days to tell HMRC after you bring a vehicle into the UK permanently by using the Notification Of Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA) service. Following the advice on the government website, I was confident I could do this myself as a non-VAT registered company or private individual, as I had brought the car in using the Channel Tunnel or ferry. However, since October 2022, HMRC has no longer been able to…

Working as a vehicle technician at a Ford dealership for many years, it’s of little surprise Andrew Sygrove is a huge fan of the blue oval. “I started as an apprentice and quickly became hooked on Fords,” he tells us. “My first car was a Mk1 Fiesta and everything about it was upgraded to XR2 spec with the exception of the 1.1L engine, unfortunately!” Sadly, the XR2 replica was soon to be written off by an MG Maestro, but Andrew swiftly moved on to a later Mk2 Fiesta. “I kept that totally standard as it was a one-owner minter,” he says. “I then had the desire to be a little more ambitious with a project.” This turned out to be a neglected Mk4 XR3i which Andrew managed to resurrect with…

With the Sierra’s once controversial hatchback jellymould shape now familiar to car buyers, the unveiling of the new five-door Granada in March 1985 was seen as little more than a natural progression for the manufacturer’s renowned flagship. Admittedly, there was a little kickback due to the lack of an initial estate version, but there were clear benefits to the new-fangled Granada over its traditionally-shaped Mk2 predecessor. Under its swoopy new metalwork, much of the running gear was derived from the smaller Sierra, including the rear suspension and strut-based front set-up, but the Granada stood on its own merits. Notably, it was the first volume production car to feature anti-lock brakes as standard, while it went even further than the Sierra in terms of aerodynamics, its windows being near flush with…

This week we’re going back to 1979, and an appropriately wintery-looking Snow Hill train station carpark in Birmingham during the working week. In this packed commuter carpark we counted at least eight Mk4 Cortinas (including two estates), Mk1, Mk2 (possibly an S) and Mk3 Capri — the latter almost brand-new at the time — Mk1 Transit, Mk3 Cortina and Mk1 Fiesta. What else can you spot? Let us know via classicford.ed@kelsey.co.uk.…

While it’s undoubtedly a bit of a cliche to suggest that old Fords have a habit of getting under your skin, abundant evidence points to it being a truism, as we’re sure many (perhaps most) of you reading this now can attest to. In short, the cars we strive to keep as running, living propositions can’t help but become imbued with emotional significance, and this is only enhanced when the individual in question has a penchant (or a compulsion, if you’re feeling a little less charitable) for buying, restoring, and driving the same model time after time and year after year. Herbert Abts is just about as archetypal an example of this latter sort of Ford owner as you’ll find, having owned countless examples of first and second generation Fiestas over…

Race Retro Where: February 21-23 Where: Stoneleigh Park, UK What’s going on: Following 2024’s cancellation due to flooding, Reis Race Retro will return to Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park from February 21-23, 2025, with not only its 20th event but also its biggest show since the pandemic. Just about every type of motor racing is set to be represented, with display cars spanning rallying, hillclimb, touring cars, single-seaters, GT racing and more. The show will also see the return of a dedicated and enlarged indoor autojumble as well as hosting Iconic Auctioneers’ two-day classic and competition car sale. Outside, the Live Rally Stage will have more cars than ever before, with an expanded vehicle service area, as well as the popular passenger rides. In addition, there will also be book signings, licence…

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Mk3 Cortina Owner: Antti Tiitinen Featured: April 2024 Mk1 Cortina Owner: Perry Rolls Featured: March 2024 Anglia 105E Owner: Ciran Carton Featured: September 2024 Mk3 Capri Owner: Kevin Pegg Featured: September 2024 Mk1 Escort Owner: Nigel Baker Featured: December 2023 Sierra Sapphire Owner: Dan Lillywhite Featured: July 2024 Mk1 Escort Owner: Henri Aaltonen Featured: May 2024 Mk2 Escort Van Owner: Wayne Powell Featured: October 2024 Mk1 Fiesta Owner: Luke Sumner Featured: February 2024 Mk1 Capri Owner: Brain Davis Featured: December 2023 Mk1 Fiesta Owner: Kevin Sammut Featured: December 2023 Mk1 Fiesta Owner: Marc Cushing Featured: December 2023…

“Right from the start of the project, we’ve been working with automotive designer, Peter Stevens who was brought in to redesign the interior of the Transit, helping to turn it from a 1975 fire service vehicle into a comfortable place people that would want to spend time in,” Mike says. “And once the paint was dry, we could begin creating his unique vision.” A mixture of off-the-shelf cupboards and bespoke carpentry were used to bring Peter Steven’s vision to life, as well as adding swivel front seats, a table made from a Bentley alloy wheel and a pair of bespoke, curved aluminium chair frames with retro bucket seats. Traditional camper equipment such as a gas hob, sink, electrical outputs and a coffee machine add some top tech to the proceedings,…

After the two previous Fordmeets at Squires Café just east of Leeds had to be postponed due to inclement weather this year, all fingers and toes were crossed hoping history wouldn’t repeat itself for the huge end of season meet in September. Fortunately, lady luck was finally on our side and after a month of exceptionally damp Sundays, organiser Simon Shipley and his crew had somehow managed to pick a dry day. Amazingly, the sun even showed its face for a while, too! As you’d expect, this seemingly rare combination of a dry field and sunshine in Yorkshire helped to encourage a huge attendance of over 700 cars with plenty of variety to keep any fan of the blue oval badge happy. “We don’t turn our noses up at any…

Fiesta RS1800s are a pretty rare sight these days, but fortunately this often-overlooked model still has its fans. One of these is engineer, Bryn Davies who bought this Tourmaline Green example as a standard car some 18 years ago. Barely recognisable in many aspects today, the Mk3 Fez has undergone a total transformation as the 1800 Zetec has been fully forged and now boasts a T4 turbo, BBX manifold, Pro alloy intercooler, Radtec radiator, Rover Tomcat plenum and Kent Cams fast road camshafts. “I used to work at Roose Motorsport, so I was able to make the bespoke hoses myself,” Bryn says, “I also redrilled the 16 inch rims to fit the Fiesta hubs.” Fitting the ST220 brakes and GAZ coil-overs must have seemed like a walk in the park…

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The A B C of tuning J is for… Jetting We all know the benefits of fitting a bigger carb, right? You know, more fuel equals more power, but this will only happen if you get the jetting right. Get it wrong and you could end up with too much fuel, which will never burn or — even worse — not enough fuel, which will cause engine damage. When buying your carb/s, a good retailer should be able to supply a set of jets that will get you somewhere near the correct setting, providing you can tell them the spec of your engine. If they can’t then you should probably think about shopping somewhere else. Once you have your engine up and running, the only accurate way of checking the…

Daryl has owned this unique Escort 24 years since buying it as an original 1.3 Nimbus camper needing a full resto. When the bodywork was complete he thought on a whim, ‘Why not use my spare Cossie engine in it?’. The YB fitted has typical Cossie specs with an NMS live-mapped YB running around 340 bhp on greens with the usual supporting mods. Some space limitation of the Escort means the header tank had to be cheekily incorporated into the inner wing and a fairly compact 4x4 intercooler and custom radiator have been used. Daryl says there’s never been any issue with heat though, even on his long-haul holiday trips! Yes, this really does get used as a proper camper, and has a little kitchen inside and bike on the…

QUERY OF THE MONTH Three-rail upgrade Q I’m building a hybrid Pre-Crossflow/Crossflow 1700 to go in my Anglia 105E. What gearbox would you recommend? I have the original remote three-rail ‘box, and would prefer to use that as it means not chopping into the tunnel. Could I just find a bellhousing to suit? And will the ‘box cope with the new power? Bob Cope UK A If you don’t want to cut the tunnel, then the best thing to do would be to get hold of the closerratio three-rail 2000E gearbox (or buy an aftermarket gearset or ultra-close ratio Bullet gearset), and either have the gears fitted into your original gearcasing by a specialist such as BGH Geartech, or if you buy the whole gearbox, swap the tailhousings over to suit. You…

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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 some great-value policies. Most class a vehicle eligible for classic insurance as being over 20 or 25 years old, but some allow exceptions for modern classics, so do your research before you dismiss a classic insurance policy out of…