Classic Ford

50 years of the Cortina: image of the week 6/52

Simon Woolley — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:52:59 GMT

The mighty Cortina celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012, and every week Classic Ford will be marking the anniversary with a specially-selected picture. Number 6 in a series of 52 Ford never produced a 3-litre Cortina for the European market (the closest it came to doing this was the Cologne V6-powered 2.3-litre Mk4 Cortina), but [...]

Mountune confirmed as Ford Fair headline sponsor

Simon Woolley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:20:02 GMT

Europe’s biggest and best all-Ford show is back at Silverstone this August, and it’s just been revealed that Mountune will once again be the show’s headline sponsor. “Building on the success of the 2011 event, Mountune is delighted to once again confirm headline sponsorship of Ford Fair 2012 – undoubtedly the biggest & best Ford show [...]

Classic Ford back issues now on Apple Newsstand

Simon Woolley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:17:08 GMT

Good news! We’ve made 12 older issues of Classic Ford available on Apple Newsstand. And until February 15, 2012 they will be available for a reduced price of just £1.99! Apple Newsstand is a digital magazine service for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. To see what issues are available, and to download, just search [...]

March issue out now!

Simon Woolley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:47:28 GMT

The March 2012 issue of Classic Ford is in the shops and available to download now. Here’s a cheeky peak at the front cover. Available from all good newsagents, supermarkets, travel outlets, petrol stations, or direct from our My Favourite Magazines store. Also available in digital format from Apple Newsstand (iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad [...]

50 years of the Cortina: image of the week 5/52

Simon Woolley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:31:10 GMT

The mighty Cortina celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012, and every week Classic Ford will be marking the anniversary with a specially-selected picture. Number 5 in a series of 52 The Cortina was always a major contender in motorsport, and success came early – here’s Roger Clark on his way to victory on the 1964 [...]

Rally cars wanted for the Classic Ford Show

Simon Woolley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:08:34 GMT

The organisers of this year’s show are looking for rallying classic Fords to form a special display. The Classic Ford Show team are looking for rare and unique classic Ford rally cars and drivers for a special display at this years show. If you’ve got a car you’d like to bring we could provide you [...]

Mk1 Cortina gets dipped

Simon Woolley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:53:23 GMT

Watch as a Mk1 Cortina bodyshell undergoes the electrophoretic (E-coating) rust prevention coating courtesy of Surface Processing.

The Classic Ford interview: Richard Longman

Simon Woolley — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:30:58 GMT

The ace engineer and Ford saloon car champion chats to Classic Ford. Words Jack Gorman Photos Ford Photographic While the Essex boys drove XR3s,” says Richard Longman from his Ringwood home, “we were racing things that looked the same. You or your dad might not have had an RS but you could bolt spoilers on, [...]

Classic Ford wallpapers

Simon Woolley — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:54:20 GMT

Freshen up your computer’s desktop with our latest selection of wallpapers – taken from features in the February 2012 issue. To download a wallpaper, right-click on the image you want and Save Image As… or Set As Desktop Background. 2.1 Escort 16-valve Fiesta 2.1 Escort Granada Cosworth 16-valve Fiesta Escort Harrier Capri 3.0S 200 hp [...]

Horopito Motors – the ultimate scrapyard

Simon Woolley — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:06:56 GMT

No, we haven’t gone back in time, Horopito Motors in New Zealand is real. And packed full of classic Fords… Click on the image below for pdf download:> This article first appeared in the October 2008 edition of Classic Ford.

January sale ends soon!

Simon Woolley — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:59:38 GMT

Hurry! There is only a week left in My Favourite Magazine’s huge January sale, including a 25 per cent saving on Classic Ford subscriptions! Order online by clicking HERE or call our hotline on 0844 8482852. For overseas subscriptions please call +44 1604 251045, or click here.

How to fit Megajolt ignition

Simon Woolley — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:56:43 GMT

Installing a programmable ignition system gives you some of the benefits of a modern engine while retaining your classic Ford’s authenticity. Here’s how. Click on the image below for pdf download:> This article first appeared in the May 2010 edition of Classic Ford. If you missed the issue, you can download a digital edition for [...]

Cortina 50 desktop wallpaper

Simon Woolley — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:34:22 GMT

To tie in with their recently published book on the Cortina, Haynes have also created a cool desktop wallpaper featuring one of thier iconic cutaway drawings of the Mk1 model. The wallpaper is free to download and is avilable in three sizes. Click here to view them all.

New Cortina book from Haynes

Simon Woolley — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:17:51 GMT

Out in time for the Cortina’s 50th anniversary is a brand-new book celebrating Ford’s family saloon. To mark 50 years since the Cortina’s introduction, Haynes publishes Ford Cortina – The Complete History by Russell Hayes, an exhaustively researched history that they claim tells the car’s story in more detail than ever before. With first-hand accounts [...]

Inside the February issue of Classic Ford

Simon Woolley — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:01:02 GMT

It’s in the shops right now. Here’s a detailed look at what’s inside the February 2012 issue of Classic Ford. This issue we celebrate South London look classic Fords, including this 200 hp Anglia van! Plus this stunning, hot Crossflow-powered Escort Harrier. Our cover car is this just-finished 2.1 Escort, which typifies the South London [...]

Ford Fair tickets on sale now

Simon Woolley — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:58:54 GMT

Ford Fair, Europe’s Biggest & Best Ford Festival will be taking place on Sunday 12th August 2012 at the world famous Silverstone Cicuit and the great news is… tickets are on sale NOW! For a limited time you can buy your tickets now for a special early bird price of just £15. Saving you a [...]

Show preview: Autosport International, January 12-15

Simon Woolley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:05:37 GMT

Start the classic Ford show season in style with a trip to the NEC next weekend! When: January 12-15 Where: NEC, Birmingham Autosport International kickstarts the 2012 season in cracking style if you’re a motorsport fan. All of the major sporting categories are covered at the show. Plus there will be team launches, star driver [...]

February issue out now!

Simon Woolley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:37:07 GMT

The February 2012 issue of Classic Ford is in the shops and available to download now. Here’s a cheeky peak at the front cover. Available from all good newsagents, supermarkets, travel outlets, petrol stations, or direct from our My Favourite Magazines store. Also available in digital format from Apple Newsstand (iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad [...]

Join us on the Classic Ford Tour

Simon Woolley — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:01:07 GMT

Need a holiday? Us too, so in early May we’re off to Belgium in our classic Fords! When: May 4-7, 2012 Where: Dover to Ypres and Brugge, Belgium How much: £249 per person Find out more: 01304 380244, www.continentalcartours.co.uk This year’s Classic Ford Tour sees a ferry-load of Blue Ovals heading over to Belgium for [...]

Definitive guide to Atlas axles

Simon Woolley — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:55:40 GMT

The Atlas is the axle of choice if you’re building a classic Ford rally car or big-power street weapon. Here’s all you need to know about them. Click on the image below for pdf download:> This article first appeared in the August 2011 edition of Classic Ford. If you missed the issue, you can download [...]

Save £5 off entry to the Classic Ford Show

Simon Woolley — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:50:22 GMT

For a limited time only you can buy your tickets for the 2012 Classic Ford Show for just £13! This saves you a massive £5 on the gate price. Click here to take advantage of the Early Bird Ticket Offer. The 2012 Classic Ford Show takes place on Sunday, May 27 at Santa Pod Raceway. [...]

How to: make a removable Crossflow front cover

Simon Woolley — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:39:29 GMT

Having to take the engine out every time you want to time the cam on your hot Crossflow is a pain. Here’s how to make a removable front timing chain cover so you no longer have to. Click on the image below for pdf download:> This article first appeared in the August 2011 edition of [...]

Classic Ford wallpapers

Simon Woolley — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:39:17 GMT

Freshen up your computer’s desktop with our latest selection of wallpapers – taken from features in the January 2012 issue. To download a wallpaper, right-click on the image you want and Save Image As… or Set As Desktop Background. Cortina Saxon Cortina Saxon Millington Mk1 Escort Millington Mk1 Escort Millington Mk1 Escort Zetec Anglia Escort [...]

100 years of Ford in Britain: image of the week 52/52

Simon Woolley — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:05:32 GMT

RS200 finishes off Ford UK’s year-long photofest. Number 52 in a series of 52 Rallying is a tough, and sometimes cruel, sport. Designed as a Group B rally car, the RS200 was turbocharged, mid-engined, light, 4-wheel driven, and fast on any surface. As regulations demanded, 200 examples were built in the UK with production starting [...]

Did Santa bring you an iPad for Christmas?

Simon Woolley — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:01:13 GMT

Then why not try a FREE digital copy of Classic Ford magaine through Apple Newsstand? Classic Ford is now available in digital format — ready to download and read whenever you want. Just perfect for the iPad. Both single issues and subscriptions are available, and you can try us out with a free back issue! [...]