Classic Ford

Classic Ford is rammed full of expert technical features, the best feature cars from across the world, a dedicated motorsport section plus all the news, products and information you'll need from across the entire classic Ford scene.

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THIS ISSUE • Out and about with our band of Blue Oval-loving writers and photographers.

Welcome

PASS IT ON • Your projects: Perry Rolls has been building classic Fords for decades, and now he’s passing that passion on to his son, Rhys. We visit their home garage workshop to see what blue oval beauties they are working on right now.

UK’S ‘CLASSIC CAPITAL’ REVEALED • North Yorkshire venue beats off stiff competition to be voted as Britain’s most popular classic vehicle destination

CATCH THE SUN

RUSTY CORNER

SCRAMBLERS EXPAND BENEFITS

WHERE TO GO IN FEBRUARY

SOMERSET MOTOR MUSEUM OPENS

ZAKSPEED FOUNDER ERICH ZAKOWSKI DIES

COMING SOON • Inside your March 2024 issue

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

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FOR THE SHOW • The Classic Motor Show returned to the NEC in November with hundreds of classic Fords on display. Here are some of the highlights.

MEET THE EXPERTS THEATRE

RIPE FOR RESTORATION

DIVINE INSPIRATION • Dripping with oodles of Series X goodness, Luke Sumner’s once vicar-owned, ITB’d Mk1 Fiesta is now more likely to be found on a showground than parked outside a church on any given Sunday.

MARGINAL GAINS • THE INTERIOR’S FINER DETAILS

THE BUILD • The Fiesta has gone through numerous changes in the decade Luke’s owned it, and it’s still evolving.

Top 10 BUILT NOT BOUGHT TIPS • Want to get stuck right in to a project? Read this first!

TIGER TOO • In the early 1990s, Shaun Sagar built himself a lairy, tiger-striped Mk2 Escort but sold it only too soon. Having always regretted that decision, a recreation seemed inevitable — only this time with the benefit of modern components.

ST170 INSIDE • UPRATING THE MK2’S RUNNING GEAR

THE BUILD • Always regretting selling his first Mk2 Escort, in 2015 Shaun set out to buy and build a tribute.

COME JOIN THE PARTY! • SUNDAY, MAY 12: SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND, WEST SUSSEX, UK

NATURAL EVOLUTION • This track ready Cortina has been slowly evolving for nearly 20 years and thanks to a hot Zetec and sorted chassis it, it’s better than ever…

THE BUILD • In the 17 years Richard;s owned it, the Cortina has gone through many changes — all for the better.

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FADE TO GREY • THAT TWO-TONE PAINT

DAYS LIKE THESE • It may be winter in the Northern Hemisphere, but Down Under show season is in full swing with a great turnout at All Ford Day.

RICK WEBB MK2 CAPRI GHIA

TIME MACHINE • Long time Ford fan, Steve Sillwood never expected his Anglia project to take an 17 years to complete. Now propelled by Zetec power along with an array of cool parts, the end result has been well worth the wait!

A MIXTURE OF OLD AND NEW • UPRATING THE ESSENTIALS

THE BUILD • It may have taken 17 years, but we’re sure Steve’s more than pleased with how this one turned out.

WHAT’S ON

MAILBOX • YOUR LETTER, EMAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

YOUR PHOTOS • Cars, roadtrips, shows, tattoos… share your images right here.

YOUR CARS • THE BEST OF WHAT’S DROPPED IN OUR INBOX THIS MONTH

Next month • See all this and so much more in your March 2024 issue of the...