Fast Ford April 2022

INTRO WELCOME ISSUE 445 - APRIL 2022 SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE! Things are starting to look up! I’m really pleased to say that we’re seeing the events diary filling up nicely, which after the last couple of years of lockdowns and restrictions is a welcome sight. I’ve got a feeling 2022 is going be one of the busiest for shows and events ever. Check out our events list over on page 23 for the full list of upcoming shows. It’s also perfectly timed; it’s no secret that rising living costs and energy bills mean we’re all going to feel the financial pinch over the next few months, but being able to enjoy our passion for cars at the weekend provides the perfect escape from the toil and boil and offers some…

FAST FORD THREESOME TRIPLE THREAT Craig and Natalie Weston’s trio of finely fettled fast Fords covers all the bases: old school, new school, track car, fast road, showpiece… Between them, they’ve got it all covered Words & Photos JON CASS It’s always refreshing to see a married couple who are equally as passionate about the same hobby, especially when that hobby is modifying Fords. There are far too many of us who venture to car shows every weekend alone, just wishing their partner would have a little more enthusiasm for big turbos and fancy rims. Luckily, Craig and Natalie Weston don’t have that problem; not only did they meet thanks to the power of the modified Ford scene, but years later they continue to share their passion for all things…

WHAT’S NEW NEWS See what’s going down in the world of fast Fords… BRONCO RAPTOR TAKES 400BHP OFF-ROAD Ford has recently announced the all-new 2022 Bronco Raptor, which the company says is designed and engineered to be the world’s first Ultra4 Racing-inspired SUV, capable of highway-speed desert-dune conquering and Baja rock-crawling. The Bronco Raptor will come with Ford’s new Built Wild capability and durability, as well as twin-turbo 3.0-litre EcoBoost engine that is targeted to deliver more than 400bhp. In addition, the chassis comes with a Raptor HOSS (High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension) 4.0 race-ready suspension system, a fully boxed, high-strength steel frame, and standard 37in all-terrain tires. Ford currently has no plans to introduce the Bronco range to the UK, but specialist dealers like Clive Sutton in London are already…

FORD PRODUCTS FORD STUFF Useful gear for your beloved Blue Oval AUTOGLYM WHEEL CLEANER KIT Custom Wheel Cleaner - £18; Magma -£11.30; Intensive Tar Remover - £8.50; High Performance Tyre Gel - £11.20 As the winter salts and grime continue to dirty our beloved rims, Autoglym wants to remind everyone of its arsenal of wheel cleaning products on offer to keep your alloys looking fresh all year round. First is Custom Wheel Cleaner, which includes the spray and two wheel brushes. Its acid-free formula will cut through brake dust and road grime, yet it is safe to use on traditional painted surfaces, as well as specialist wheel finishes such as chrome, anodising or polished alloy. Next, you’ll want to remove any potentially harmful contaminants, which is where Magma and Intensive…

WHAT’S NEW SHOW DATES See what fantastic shows and events are coming up for Ford fans in weeks ahead MARCH MARCH 18-20 CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW NEC, Birmingham www.necrestorationshow.com APRIL APRIL 3 FORDMEET START OF SEASON MEET AT SQUIRES CAFE Squires Cafe, Sherburn, Yorkshire www.facebook.com/groups/fordmeet MAY MAY 6-9 CLASSIC FORD TOUR Dover UK to Bruges Belgium www.sceniccartours.com MAY 21-22 RETRO RIDES WEEKENDER Goodwood Circuit, Chichester www.retroridesweekender.com MAY 21 FORD VILLAGE BELGIUM Leopoldsburg, Belgium www.fordvillage.be MAY 21 IOW TAKEOVER Royal County Show Ground, Isle Of Wight www.iowtakeover.co.uk MAY 22 SIMPLY FORD Beaulieu, New Forest. www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-ford/ JUNE JUNE 11 COSWORTH DRIVERS CLUB DAY AT BROOKLANDS Brooklands Museum, Weybridge www.facebook.com/groups/404389203272642 JUNE 18-19 PLAYERS CLASSIC Goodwood Circuit, Chichester www.players-show.com/playersclassic JUNE 23 -26 FESTIVAL OF SPEED Goodwood House, Chichester www.goodwood.com/motorsport/festivalof-speed JULY JULY 2 RS…

CLASSIC FORD SHOW IS BACK! The Classic Ford Show is back for 2022! And it’s moved to a new home at the South of England Showground in West Sussex. The new venue will allow the show to relaunch itself with a host of new attractions and displays, including anniversary specials, magazine displays, motorsport heroes from the past, and the return of the famous Great Unveiling too (got a project nearing completion you think is worthy of unveiling at the show? Drop the Classic Ford team an email on classicford.ed@kelsey.co.uk) Show planning is very much underway and more features will be confirmed in the coming weeks; head to the website for the latest info or to book tickets. https://classicsworld.co.uk/classic-ford-show/…