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.

Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

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

Welcome

CHANGE OF PACE • Your projects: Going from a mint condition Granada to a Mk1 Escort race car in need of a full rebuild took things in a whole new direction for Daren Macloed.

OVER £200K IN SIGHT FOR APRIL’S DRIVE IT DAY • Classic vehicle showcase set for cumulative fundraising milestone in its anniversary year – and you can help.

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

UK’S BEST-SELLING MAGAZINE ABOUT PRE-2005 FORDS

DOUBLE TROUBLE • The chances of spotting a base-model Mk2 Fiesta these days are pretty slim, let alone two of them together. This unusual spectacle doesn’t end there either as Colin Setchfield and Steve Commons have each added a modern powerplant twist to their builds. VTEC or Zetec turbo, which would you choose?

WORKING PARTY • Packed with projects of all persuasions, the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC was a fine start to the show season. Here are our classic Ford highlights.

BRINGING IT BACK HOME • After what feels a lifelong obsession to create his perfect Mk1 Cortina, Paul Knights may have achieved it with his latest and greatest build that he had to finish, sell, then buy back again to appreciate just what he’d accomplished…

GET OUT THERE • our 24-page guide to your best Ford-fuelled summer yet…

EXCLUSIVE 2025 SHOW PREVIEW • SUNDAY, MAY 11, SOUTH OF ENGLAND EVENT CENTRE

TRANSIT MK2 • Ford Heritage: Original, unmolested and unrestored Transit vans are extremely rare, but we’ve found one that’s never been registered. In fact chances are it’s not even been driven on a road.

It’s time to… HIT THE ROAD • This year’s classic show season is set to be action-packed, with events of all types and sizes taking place throughout the UK. Check out our preview of the ones to watch.

DATES • YOU MUST PUT IN YOUR DIARY…

How to REVIVE TIRED PAINT • Paintwork letting your classic Ford down at the shows? We visited Meguiar’s to find out the secret to proper cleaning, reviving and waxing the finish.

THE FRAT PACK • Two brothers, two Escorts, two hot Pintos… that’s some good maths which adds up to a whole lot of family fun.

TOP 10 UK’S FINEST ROADS • North, south, east, west… wherever you are, these are the best roads to drive your Ford on.

FOUR OF THE UK’S BEST… • Classic Tarmac rally stages (that you can drive on)

ROADTRIP ESSENTIALS • Heading out on a roadtrip in your classic Ford? Make like a Cub Scout and be prepared for any eventuality with these.

Know this ESSENTIAL CHECKS • With the show season just around the corner, we explore how best to get your classic Ford shipshape for its first outing.

IMPORT DUTIES • The Sierra XR6 was never officially sold in the UK, but that didn’t stop Ben Thompson importing this once-tired example from South Africa, rebuilding it — and adding a few of his own clever touches.

LETTER OF THE MONTH • Our favourite letter, email or social media comment each issue wins one of Meguiar’s superb Sunlight 3+ Detailer Inspection Lights worth £100! The perfect tool for inspecting your classic Ford’s paintwork, this simple-to-use light allows you to identify pre-existing defects, check paint correction work, verify a paint match, or look for the...