Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2016 i Classic Ford

PRODUCTS THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD UPRATED BDA CAMS From £614.40 Kent Cams Kent Cams has come up with two new camshaft profiles for the BDA engine — the 267 and 279, both of which are optimised at 11.8 mm cam lift. Kent has taken a new approach to the design of the lobe profile, extracting more power from the engine by increasing lobe area and lift while reducing peak cam stress. The 267 is a high-torque rally-spec cam with 300 degrees duration while the 279 is a high-lift version of the popular ZL17 cam. Contact: 01303 248666 www.kentcams.com UPRATED MK1 CORTINA DAMPERS £73.24 each GAZ Shocks GAZ’s fully adjustable, GT-spec dampers for the Mk1 Cortina enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be…

Know this POWER UP Just how much of a power percentage can you gain for your hard-earned? We take four classic Ford engines and find out. How much bang for your buck is the question on everyone’s lips — but in many cases it’s not as simple as pouring cash in and getting whopping horsepower figures out. In plenty of cases, it’s necessary to strengthen what you’ve got to release the potential the Ford Gods gave us in the first place. It’s also conjecture — where do you start? With a worn-out motor that needs a rebuild — or something that’s already got a bit of poke? What we need is to establish a bit of baseline first. In most cases we’ve assumed you’ve done the basics. Most 1600 Crossflows…

3-litre Essex This classic engine has lots of lazy grunt, but to kick Ford’s old-school V6 into action means spending wisely. Very much like an American V8, these engines are pretty lazy in standard form and there’s not a lot you can do to wake them up with a little money. At the lower end, again it’s building blocks — the exhausts are tubular but they’re also restrictive. Fit bigger-bore manifolds plus a meaty exhaust system and it’ll release some power — but it’ll also sound good, too! A decent pair of cylinder heads will do wonders for the breathing and the standard carb will fuel it to an extent. Eventually though, you’ll need to replace it although off-the-shelf components for the Essex are a bit scarce or very expensive…

TOP 10 Extreme Events To Take Your Ford To In 2016 Beat the winter blues by planning some seriously ‘out there’ Blue Oval fun for the coming year! Festival Of Speed When: June 23-26 Where: Goodwood, UK A classic that refuses to go stale – and with good reason. Few other events can match Goodwood’s ability to draw the great and the good of the motorsport world, and there’s nowhere else on the face of the earth where you can watch a Zakspeed Capri chase a Porsche 956 up a thin strip of Tarmac and between a selection of hay bales. Proof that we really do know how to ‘do’ historic motorsport in this country and a must for anyone with an interest in racing’s golden era. Find out more:…

EVENT REPORT FOR THE JOURNEY The Snowdonia Tour is one of the most popular weekends on the Ford calendar. Taking in some of the UK's best roads, it's not hard to see why. Words Aled Hopwood Photos Wayne Hankins Picture the scene: As participants started to arrive at Tour HQ, situated in the heart of Snowdonia, all that could be heard was the sweet sound of engines and exhausts from a wide array of classic Fords. With a multitude of colours and mix of standard and modified motors, it certainly made for a great atmosphere, whether you were a passing motorist, pedestrian or fellow tour participant. The sight and sounds of all the cars blatting along the mountain passes and through the valleys was truly spectacular. Friday evening saw the…

YOUR PROJECTS Classic Fords being built in garages, workshops and on driveways! Eric Quibell From: South Africa Cars: xxx “I’m an avid reader of Classic Ford magazine and a lover of all classic Ford vehicles, having a collection of my own,” says Eric. “I was born in Wales, competed in a Twin Cam Escort in the Motoring News Rally Championship in the ‘70s, then moved to South Africa in 1977 and carried on my love of competing with Escorts and restoring classic Fords.” “The photos show some of my projects, but there are more! I have just completed a flatfront Mk2 RS2000 and a Mk2 Lotus Cortina, and am about to tackle a Mk1 Cortina two-door.” Best of luck, Eric, though we don’t think you’ll need it.…

On test: CORDLESS HAMMER DRILLS Your most relied-upon power tool is an essential purchase, so buy one for the longterm. We put four to the test. Photos Gerard Hughes Probably the most used power tool you’re likely to own. That makes the drill an important purchase, one to last years, hopefully. With that in mind, pragmatism is required. If you’re in the market for a new cordless drill, it’s likely you’ll be called upon to drill a wall for a shelf or bracket in your home or garden. You know the type of job, so it’s prudent then to buy a drill with a hammer action function. Unlike their predecessors, lithium-ion batteries can be recharged at any state of charge — there’s no waiting for the battery to be on…

millington escort FOUR TO THE FLOOR Perhaps the ultimate Tarmac-spec Group 4 Escort — built with the very best kit around and given a new lease of life thanks to the chaps at Motorsport Tools. Words Jamie Arkle, Simon Woolley Photos Michael Whitestone Ask any member of the British public to describe a Mk2 Escort and chances are the car they’ll describe will end up looking a hell of a lot like the one you see before you. It’ll sport a plain coat of paint with a few subtle decals, will no doubt boast a deep chin spoiler with suitably widened bodywork and, of course, Minilite alloys. Very few cars are as closely associated with a design of wheel as the Mk2 Escort, and these lightweight, rugged alloys have proved…

Welcome This year can best be described as ‘non-stop madness’. As soon as Autosport International kicked off 2015 early last January, it all went a bit flat-out frantic, with new cars, gear and shows seemingly appearing from every corner. Our pick of the highlights of the year starts on page 58 with the annual Classic Ford Awards. It’s been a fraught process choosing some of the winners, but one award we’re glad we don’t have to choose is Classic Ford Of The Year. So many great cars, but only one Ford, the car that collects the most votes, can be the overall winner. Turn to page 65 to find out who. But the mouths-wide-open moment definitely occurred at the Classic Motor Show, where Jim McLoughlin’s RS3100 (see page 72) fetched…

Where to go in January Autosport International When: January 14-17 Where: NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK What’s going on: Avoid the January blues and head to the Racing Car Show next month. Autosport International, probably Europe’s largest indoor motorsport event, celebrates its 26th anniversary in 2016 at the NEC in Birmingham. The show will feature every level of motorsport, from Formula One to the World Rally Championship, and exhibitors range from special competition suppliers to leading manufacturers, keen to reveal their up-and-coming products for the new season. There’s plenty to drool over, with more than enough classic Fords and parts, plus live demos and motorsport celebs. Find out more: www.autosportinternational.com…

FRONTEND Classic Motor Show 2015 It’s an institution, a feast for classic Blue Oval fans, and a great way to end the 2015 show season — here’s our pick from this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show. AUCTION MADNESS We knew Jim Mcloughlin’s beautifully-restored Capri RS3100 (featured page 72) entered into the Silverstone Auction Escorts of ’s all sale shapes at the and Classic Motor Show was always going to do well — and with an impressive estimate of £45,000-50,000 it ended with an almost bang-on sale price of £48,375. But the standout car of the auction was this one-owner, 5500-mile Series One RS Turbo which sold for an eye-watering £60,188.Whoever bought this car clearly wanted it! CONTACT Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show www.necclassicmotorshow.com Words and Photos Simon Woolley…

1600 Crossflow The Kent engine has powered many a performance classic — here’s how to get the best from it. This engine can deliver excellent horsepower gains, but the components you inherit can either be reasonable or downright weak depending on the version you have. The regular GT-spec, almost bolt-on, route everyone takes though, often glosses over the weaknesses — start revving the engine beyond the norm (which is what’s required with the most basic of cam swaps) — and most of it will break. Therefore you’ll need to add steel components to the top end at least, and at higher stages of tune, the bottom end too, to make it all hold together. Plus, tyou need to ideally replace the entire exhaust system to free it all up —…

deluxe st170 SPLIT SECOND Buying a classic Ford already done may not be for everyone, but for Graham Neale this two-tone Corsair was the perfect base for one of his signature engine transplants. Words and Photos Jon Hill In the world of automotive journalism, writing about a car someone’s bought rather than built is the nightmare from hell. Usually, the new owner knows little about the car, or worse still, is not very forthcoming. Fortunately, Graham Neale, co-proprietor of Chester Sportscars (01244 822244) is more than happy to chat about his car — especially when it involves the ST170 engine. You see, Chester Sportscars love this breed of Zetec, indeed, they specialise in it and, when you go to their workshop, there’s a whole line of them queuing up to…

Capri RS3100 Classic Fords restored: Mothballed since the 1980s, this incredible RS3100 is about to enjoy a new lease of life thanks to one of the most comprehensive Capri restorations that we’ve featured. Words Dan Furr Photos Jon Cass I had every intention of using the car, but it’s too nice for me to risk ruining it on the road,” chuckles Blue Oval enthusiast, Jim Mcloughlin, while we eyeball the extraordinary Capri RS3100 that is making its way out of his Cheshire workshop and onto a lowloader destined for the Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (see page 20). “I haven’t even had the pleasure of clocking up its running-in mileage!” he laughs. To spend three years restoring a Mk1 Capri — let alone an RS3100 — and…

your tech questions answered EXPERT CLINIC TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WE'LL SORT IT OUT Mk1 Escort brakes Q I’ve just purchased a 1972 1100L Escort. There are two things I would like to upgrade, the brakes and the seatbelts — I’d also like to fit rear belts, as having a family, I would like it to feel a bit safer. Can you tell me about any upgrades? Colin Newman Email A Brakes first. There are two easy options, the first of which is to get hold of a pair of Mk1 Escort 1300 or 1300GT complete disc brake struts, plus the master-cylinder/ servo unit. Try Graeme Worthington at GS Escorts for these. However, these are getting harder to source, so your second option is to…

historic rallying CAMBRIAN RALLY 2015 Running for an incredible 60 years, the Cambrian Rally takes in some of the classic Welsh forest stages. Words and Photos Steve Jones This year’s Cambrian rally celebrated its Diamond Jubilee. Based in Llandudno, North Wales it was the final round of the BTRDA Rally Series and also the final round for the historic cup. Using some historic forest stages that included Cryfnant, Llyn Elsi, Penmachno and one of Wales’ most famous stages — The Great Orme — there was a very good turnout. A total of 160 cars entered from all over the UK and were ready to take on the challenging stages, with a huge variety of entries including eventual winners, David Bogie and Kevin Rae in the R5 Fiesta, to Mk1 and…

buyer’s guide anglia and popular 100e ANGLIA AND POPULAR 100E With plenty of survivors, the affordable ’50s saloon makes lots of sense as your next classic Ford. Words Christian Tilbury Photos Darren Woolway Launched in October 1953, the Anglia 100E represented a huge step forward for Ford’s small car offering. Featuring the same monocoque construction and three-box styling that had contributed to the success of the Consul and Zephyr, the all-new 100E was leaps and bounds ahead of its Popular 103E predecessor. Beneath the stylish new exterior there was another important development — the front suspension now incorporated far superior McPherson struts in place of transverse leaf springs. Although sharing the same cubic capacity as the motor found in the earlier car, the 1172cc engine of the 100E was a…

your projects NINJA TUNED Your projects: What’s light, fast and revs like an F1 car? That’ll be Lawrence Darcy’s ’bike-engined Fiesta in the making. Words and Photos Jon Hill Name: Lawrence Darcy Age: 24 Job: Owns a skip business Location: Middlesex, UK Car: 1983 1.1 Fiesta Popular Start condition: Seized but complete car Condition now: Tail end of the dummy build Time taken so far: Three years Estimated date of completion: This Summer You can see why bike engines are so popular — let’s face it, it’s a race engine that revs way beyond the level of a car’s powerplant, sounds like something prior to the current F1 programme and gives an instant, massive amount of horsepower. But the downside is usually the lack of torque, which is vital to…

1936-2015 Dave Bignold Mr Gartrac, the man behind so many works-spec Escort rally shells, passes away. Dave Bignold, another of the famous characters behind the development of so many famous Ford competition cars of the 1970s and 1980s. passed away in November. It was Dave’s Sussex-based Gartrac concern which provided the reinforced body shells for so many works (or supported) team cars in that period. Guildford-born Dave started work at Dennis Brothers in the 1960s, honed his metalworking skills in the Royal Navy, then moved to Alan Mann Racing in 1968, After being involved in race Escorts, the F3L racing sports car, and various single-seater projects, he moved on, and joined forces with Bill Payne to set up Gartrac, first close to Maurice Gomm’s equally-famous operation, then in Farnham, later…

mk2 cortina MISSION TO MARS Matt Samways’ period perfect, Mars Red Mk2 Cortina is a bona fide crowd-pleaser, but it didn’t always look this good. Words Simon WoolleyPhotos Michael Whitestone Of all the classic Fords that enjoyed long production runs (and multiple styling revisions) it’s the Cortina that creates the biggest loyalty to each of the marks. Generally speaking, if you’re a Mk1 fan, then the later models barely get a look in, and the same can be said for each of the subsequent versions. Each one has its own cult following, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Matt Samway’s Cortina is one of the few to buck that trend, though. We’ve yet to come across a single person, who upon clocking sight of the stunning and tastefully-modified Mk2 has…

2-litre Pinto Still incredibly popular, tuning the ’70s overhead-cam motor is now a refined art. More modern than a Crossflow, the Pinto already has plenty of tough components to build upon but it can do better right from the start — not least of all, to make it feel more lively and to free up the simply choking factors that were highlighted by simple RS upgrades. The cast exhaust manifold alone, released around 10 bhp — that was a great bolt-on mod — but components are now scarce and we can do better for the future… In the £1000 category, you have a choice — you could slot in a cam kit and upgrade to the traditional 38 DGMS carb, then book a rolling road session. Or keep the induction…

fast hauler Turning Blue If you want a van as badly as Dale Morgan did, you’re going to have to follow his lead and buy a rotter. Seven stressful years later, this is the incredible result. Words and Photos Jon Hill The problem with vans is, they’re workhorses — they’re not pampered and treated like a member of the family, nor like a favoured cat or trusty dog, they’re a van. And that spells abuse. Your average builder, carpenter, plumber or dog groomer isn’t going to polish his vehicle within an inch of its life unless of course, he’s a weirdo. It’s a work tool; period. Certainly he’ll keep it clean because it says something to his customers, but in the end, it’s a van. And that means it’s not…

1660 anglebox PASS IT ON A childhood spent messing about with Anglias with his dad left Dave Reed with the skills necessary to build this — one of the finest period-modified 105Es around right now. Words Jamie Arkle Photos Darren Woolway There are few more rewarding things in life than working on an old car with a close family member. Be it a father, an uncle, a brother or your mum, the seeds of future feature cars are most definitely sown in our formative cars. OK, so the time you helped your dad rebuild a Pinto when you were a mere six years old might not actually have been that productive in real terms (in my case I spent much of the time prizing old gaskets off with flat-bladed screwdrivers)…

WHAT’S ON Photo Michael Whitestone DECEMBER Newark Autojumble December 13 The Showground, Winthorpe NG24 2NY, UK www.newarkautojumble.co.uk Drift WhatYer Brung December 16 Santa Pod Raceway, Podington NN29 7JQ, UK www.dwyb.co.uk Classic Ford February 2016 FEBRUARY issue on sale December 24 www.classicfordmag.co.uk Huddersfield Autojumble December 27 Old Market Building, Huddersfield HD1 1RG, UK http://phoenixfairs.jimdo.com JANUARY Drift WhatYer Brung January 13 Santa Pod Raceway, Podington NN29 7JQ, UK www.dwyb.co.uk Autosport International January 14-17 NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK www.autosportinternational.com Drift WhatYer Brung January 27 Santa Pod Raceway, Podington NN29 7JQ, UK www.dwyb.co.uk Classic Ford March 2016 issue on sale January 29 www.classicfordmag.co.uk Newark Autojumble January 31 The Showground, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY, UK www.newarkautojumble.co.uk Run WhatYer Brung January 31 Santa Pod Raceway, Podington NN29 7JQ, UK www.rwyb.com COMING UP The International Ford…

YOUR CARS THE BEST OF WHAT'S DROPPED IN OUR INBOX THIS MONTH CARS OF THE MONTH Dave Waddington From: Australia Cars: Mk1 Cortinas Dave doesn’t tell us too much about his trio of Mk1s, but to be honest he doesn’t really need to, as the photos he sent us more than do the talking. “The white and green car has an SR20 turbo with lots of other mods, while the cream four-door Mk1 is a historic race car.The light blue Mk1 is a retro racer-style street car. “I’d love to see my cars in your magazine.” Done! Sheila Nicoll From: UK Cars: Mk2 Fiesta, Mk4 Escort If you can’t beat them, join them, right? “Our story starts with my first car — a 1989 Fiesta Ghia,” says Sheila. “My Dad’s…

How To Rebuild brake callipers Have your stoppers seen better days? Don’t replace those callipers when they can be rebuilt. Here’s how. Words and Photos Nigel Clark, Jon Hill Most classic Fords from the late 1950s onwards feature front disc brakes, and the chances are they are made by Girling or Lockheed. They’re very reliable but that can lead to problems: callipers are often left to thrive on neglect, treated to nothing more than an occasional set of pads. Over time, pistons corrode or even seize and seals can fail. Reconditioned callipers are available, but can be expensive. The good news is that kits of replacement seals and pistons are available and affordable. Overhauling calipers can be done at home but it’s a job that must be done right. If…

QUERY OF THE MONTH ESSEX INTO CAPRI Q How difficult is it to convert a 1600 auto Mk1 Capri to a V6? I’ve been restoring my Capri for a while now and it’s just about ready for the motor to go back in. I picked up the running gear from a 3000GT recently and everybody is telling me to stick it in my shell. How difficult would this be and what are the structural changes I would have to make to my shell in order to swap over the running gear? V6s are pretty rare here in Australia. How practical is this conversion, considering Falcon V8s are plentiful and a 289 apparently only weighs 50 lb more than an Essex? Mike Kent Perth, Australia A If you’ve got…

Project Hunter CLASSIC FORD PROJECTS YOU SHOULD BUY — AND MODIFY! Illustrations: Simon Coulson The original design may date back to the 1950s, but Caterham have been pretty good at consistently updating and refining their classic sports car, and so this Anglebox owes more than a nod to the limited-edition R600 version with it’s distinctive, metallic green, yellow and white livery (though note we’ve switched the white and yellow flashes around, just to be awkward). This is an easy look to achieve, which means leaving this 105E’s body and chromework alone bar removing the (non-standard) side trim and welding up any resulting holes. Wheels are Caterham-sourced too – a set of 6x13 and 8x13 Apollos painted in gold and fortunately, already in the classic 4x108 PCD. The R600 came with…