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

OUT TO GRASS • Your projects: A lack of garage isn’t stopping Chris Hillman from restoring this Capri Ghia, with his back garden becoming the (temporary) workshop for the early Mk3’s rebirth.

‘TIMELESS’ CAMPAIGN AIMS TO PRESERVE MOTORING HISTORY • Britain risks losing an important part of its motoring history unless greater efforts are made to preserve classic vehicles and the stories behind them, according to specialist insurer Footman James.

JUST ADD LIGHTNESS

RUSTY CORNER

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP OPENS

IMMORTALISE YOUR CAR IN MINIATURE

BACK IN THE DAY • FROM THE CLASSIC FORD ARCHIVES

COMING UP • Inside your October 2026 issue

WHERE TO GO THIS MONTH

WHERE TO GO IN SEPTEMBER

WHERE TO FIND CLASSIC FORD

PRODUCTS • CLASSIC TUNING SPECIAL

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

10 REASONS TO ATTEND FORD FAIR 2026 • Europe’s biggest Ford event of the year is back at Silverstone Circuit on August 23. Here’s what you can expect.

SAVE 56% • ON YOUR CLASSIC FORD SUBSCRIPTION PLUS RECEIVE A FREE LIQUI MOLY WATERLESS DETAILER!

TOP 10 CLASSIC ENGINES • Keep it classic with an old-school powerhouse under the bonnet. You know it makes sense.

BACK WITH A VAN • After being away from the Ford scene for many years, Alex Yerby has returned with a classic Pinto-powered Mk2 Escort van that ticks all the right boxes.

Classic tuning UPGRADE YOUR STANDARD CARB • If you want performance then your standard single-choke carburettor just won’t do. What you need is a twin-choke, but which one?

HIGH CARB DIET • What’s better than an I4 RS2000-powered Mk2 Fiesta? One that’s been converted to run carbs, that’s what. Just ask Cameron Bickerdike.

Classic tuning CAMSHAFTS • How they work, and how you can use them to your engine’s advantage.

LONDON CALLING • Growing up in London around Fords, Bobby Samra always yearned for a Mk3 Cortina, but it’s taken 40 years to finally achieve that dream.

Classic tuning EXHAUSTS • A decent manifold and system makes a huge difference to a tuned classic Ford. Here’s why.

CORTINA 1600E • Ford Heritage: Paul Dale’s passion for the Mk2 Cortina stems right back to 1968 when his dad bought a 1300 Deluxe. Fast forward just a few years and thanks to a chance meeting, Paul has worked his way up to this stunning Fern Green 1600E.

WHAT’S ON

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

MAILBOX •  YOUR LETTERS, EMAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

Next month • See all this and much more in your October 2026 issue of the magazine — on sale Friday, August 28!

Classic Ford

Top 25 CARB TIPS AND TRICKS • We all need help from time to time to make our carburettors really sing. Here are 25 tips from the experts to get yours doing just that.

Jamie’s Mk2 Mondeo • A surprise brake failure means an unexpected fix is needed before Jamie can crack on with finishing the ST24’s interior trim.

Simon’s Mk1 Sierra • Lordy, Simon got the Mk1 track car to the point where it could be set up on the dyno, but did it go to plan?

IN THE WORKSHOP • The Classic Ford fleet: our projects and rolling restorations

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