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 469 - FEBRUARY 2024

ACE OF DIAMONDS • The very definition of ‘time-warp’, this trapped-in-amber Cosworth has only ever driven 402 miles

ANOTHER SLEEPING BEAUTY

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

FORD STUFF • Useful gear for your beloved Blue Oval

DRIVEN PUMA ST POWERSHIFT • Does an auto 'box and a smaller engine diminish the prowess of the Puma ST? Surprisingly, no…

THRILL OF THE CHASE • Tom Chantler had always wanted a Mk1 Focus RS… and not just any example, but this specific one. And with a bit of time and a lot of patience, he eventually managed to hunt it down and bring it home

FORD DAY AT THE MOTORIST • If you just happened to be in the quiet, small Yorkshire town of Sherburn in Elmet over the last weekend of September, you’d probably have noticed an unusually high number of jaw-dropping cars in the area wearing the Blue Oval badge

POPPY APPEAL • It’s back once again for one the most prominent Mk2 Focus RSs to have been built, and it’s bigger and better than ever…

BICESTER SCRAMBLE • A diverse bunch (and plenty of Fords) assemble for the final Scramble of 2023

THE BUDDY SYSTEM • Found languishing forlornly in a dusty garage, this once-neglected Cosworth has enjoyed a phoenix-like rebirth to become a shining star of the concours scene

WIDE AWAKE • By Daniel Farmer’s own admission, his project has a long way to go before it’s done. But this K-swapped turbo wide-body Mk7 is such an eye-opener, we just had to get you up to speed…

ORANGE CRUSH • As if the Wildtrak wasn’t bullish enough, Jamie Price has converted his to full Raptor wide-body spec – oh, and it’s the UK’s only Lexus V8-swapped Ranger too…

REP-RESENT! • A new car joins Fast Fleet, but it’s not fast. However, it is the sales rep’s chariot of choice. Yup, it’s a Mondeo. A Mk1 no less!

TOP OF THE POPS • Butsy takes some time out to muse over the highlights of the collection

IT'LL BE ALL WHITE ON THE NIGHT • A clean bill of health for the white one, and renewed activity on the pink one

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

GT4 CHAMPIONS - THE TEAM BEHIND CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY • Academy Motorsport’s Mustang team have been exemplary all season long. We take a close look at what’s involved in preparing a winning car, and the people who do the work behind the scenes

MEXICAN STANDOFF • FEV 1H is one of the most important competition cars in Ford’s history. Which makes it one of the most intimidating…

MODIFYING GUIDE SAPPHIRE COSWORTH 4×4 • It may be 30 years old, but the Sapphire Cosworth 4×4 can still show modern hot hatches a trick or two. Especially if you make a few tweaks in the right places…

INTERCEPTS&ALCOHOL • Running on ethanol, air-ride and a distinctly weird engine, this gnarly Brazilian stance build is hijacking everything you think you know about Mk4 Escorts

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