Fast Ford

Featuring performance-tuned road and track cars, product news, buying guides, technical advice, engine tuning, plus a massive section of Fords for sale, it provides a complete guide to the modified Ford scene for the first-time Ford buyer through to the full-on Ford fanatic.

Fast Ford

WELCOME • ISSUE 466 - NOVEMBER 2023

INTELLIGENT DESIGN • You don’t need to crash into Halfords to make an impact. Josh Stanton’s intelligently modded Mk4 proves the effectiveness of thinking things through and spending money in the right places

NEWS • See what’s going down in the world of fast Fords…

SHOW DATES • See what fantastic shows and events are coming up for Ford fans in the near future

FORD STUFF • Useful gear for your beloved Blue Oval

LAST CHANCE SALOON • Will anyone save the increasingly obscure Orion? Don’t worry, Michael Deary’s on the case, and he’s brought a load of boost with him…

LEGEND: REDUX • A Fast Ford icon just got better. We revisit the four-wheel drive three-door Cosworth, ELE, now boasting over 800bhp, WRC-inspired suspension and a 200mph ambition…

CIRCUIT BREAKER • Starting with the worst possible base he could find, Steve Carr’s track-focused RS project represents a truly remarkable turnaround

CAN YOU HANDLE THIS? • Some people will have you believe that muscle cars are just good for straight lines. And with 817bhp on tap, you might suspect that Ross Ireland’s Mustang is solely built for the quarter-mile. But his comprehensive suite of handling mods will tell you otherwise…

BODY BEAUTIFUL • Dale and Kustom Kolors are taking the Ranger’s bodywork back to the old-school

NEW TOYS • Butsy buys a Fiesta, and an Escort van. Is there no stopping him?

SCHEMES AND STRATAGEMS • With Project 2000 having been rapturously received by all, Jamie’s making some plans for the rest of the fleet

#PRINTMYFORD • See your very own fast Ford in full printed glory!

SILVERSTONE FESTIVAL 2023 • The home of British motorsport celebrated its milestone 75th anniversary in style both on and off the famous Grand Prix track

THE CLUBS

THE AUCTION

ALAN MANN RACING

BTCC - KNOCKHILL • Wet, dry and dramatic in Scotland

GET INTO CIRCUITS RACING • Want to get out on track and chase for the podium? Here’s what you need to know…

MOTORSPORT SPOTLIGHT • Mike Manning’s RS500 continues to create a spectacle in the CTCRC

FORDS AT THE CASTLE • It may have been wetter than an otter’s pocket, but spirits were not dampened as the Welsh Ford crew took over Caldicot Castle

PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES • How can you prolong the life of the components on your vehicle? We ask the experts at LIQUI MOLY

MODIFYING GUIDE MK1 FOCUS RS • Packing WRC-inspired styling and a turbocharged 2.0-litre powerplant from the factory, the Mk1 Focus RS has never been shy, but today tuners and specialists have found ways to unlock its full potential. Here’s how…

STREET SPIRIT • What do you get if you cross a race car with a practical family runabout? Er, this…

THE FORD VAULT • Celebrating weird and wonderful models from Blue Oval history