Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2016 i Classic Ford

FRONTEND YOUR EYE ON THE WORLDWIDE CLASSIC FORD SCENE FESTIVAL OF FORDS Season finale pits the classics versus moderns at Santa Pod. FordFest is back for 2016 bringing together the best examples of classic and modern models in the ultimate season finale for Ford fans. Taking place at Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday, September 18 and sponsored by mountune, the event features top drag strip action with classic and modern Fords going head-to-head, plus thousands of the UK’s best Fords on display and spectacular demos and stunts. The legendary Santa Pod drag strip will be at the heart of the show with head-to-head battles competing to cover the quarter-mile in the shortest possible time. Some of the country’s top Ford drag cars will also be treating us to some demo…

group therapy ROUND OUR WAY Mike Howells and friends have got this Homebuilt Heroes lark nailed — with several projects on the go, everyone gets stuck in. Words Marc Stretton Photos Gerard Hughes “WITH CLASSIC FORDS OWNED FROM THE ’50s, ’60s, ’70s AND ’80s, THERE’S DEFINITELY NO ERA-BIAS IN THIS GROUP” Messing about with old Fords can be a lonely existence for some, with long winter’s nights spent in a freezing garage, trying to get frostbitten hands to grip a spanner for that one last job before the evening cocoa and bed with your significant other having a fit when you touch them with your icy feet! That sad little scenario doesn’t apply to the Howell family and friends from the West Midlands though, as their gang of classic Ford…

Cortina Mk5 Huntsman and LS Classic Fords restored: To find a rare Huntsman Estate requires a fair amount of luck, but when Paul Barnes stumbled across a Series X LS saloon too, he knew the Ford gods were smiling down on him. Words Marc Stretton Photos Matt Richardson “WHEN PAUL ACQUIRED BOTH ONE-OWNER CORTINAS, HE HAD NO IDEA HOW SPECIAL THEY WERE” Jealousy is a terrible thing. However, when it’s directed to the owner of these two Mk5 Cortinas, then the feeling is entirely justified. Because Paul Barnes from Kent must be one of the luckiest men in the classic Ford scene at the moment. Not only does he own what is thought to be the only-known surviving Cortina Huntsman Limited Edition Estate and an über-rare LS model which, with…

readers’ rides YOUR PROJECTS Classic Fords being built in garages, workshops and on driveways! Charles Eling From: Australia Cars: Mk1 Escort “I’ve been building up this Mk1 Escort for my wife, Joanne ever since I wrote-off her Mk2 RS2000 in an accident” says Charles. “The Mk1 looked OK when we went to buy it though you could tell it needed work, and the plan is to eventually put as much of the salvageable RS2000 gear into it” “So far I’ve managed to swap in the complete RS2000 dash and wiring, seats and steering column and suspension. I’ve also welded in the complete Mk2 boot floor and fuel tank including the filler behind the numberplate. “As a rolling restoration project the intention is to keep making repairs and improvements while still…

How To MiG Weld The thought of welding up your classic Ford project too daunting? It needn’t be — here are the basics of MiG welding to get you started. Words and Photos Jon Hill Any sort of restoration work means you need to get welding. Farming it out can get expensive; especially if your classic Ford is a rotten shed. The only real answer’s biting the bullet, investing in a welder and practise, practise, practise. But you can give yourself a massive head start if you buy decent kit in the first place — there are certain areas where it’s just not worth trying to do it for peanuts, and investing in excellent welding gear is something you will never regret. By far the most popular form of electric…

QUERY OF THE MONTH ESSEX CARB Q I’m currently rebuilding an Essex V6 for my Mk2 Cortina. I’ve had it rebored to 3.1-litres, the crank has been reground, and everything else is standard. My problem is the carburettor. At present it is fitted with a 38 DGAS and there are a few bits of it that are worn or cracked. What would you advise? It would be nice to buy something that bolts straight on, and I like the sound of those Weber carbs, but would they need a new manifold? Finally, when I get it all finished, would you recommend a strut brace? Andy Hill Email AYou don’t say which parts of the carb are worn, but to be honest the 38 DGAS is easy enough to rebuild.…

FORMULA WON Triple World Champion, F1 team owner, media pundit — Jackie Stewart’s reinvented himself over and over — and always with Ford in the background. Words Graham Robson Photos Ford Photographic “THE MASS MEDIA LOOK ON JACKIE STEWART AS THE ULTIMATE THINKER HE WILL ALWAYS BE FLUENT AND PERSUASIVE ON ANYTHING HE ANALYSES” How much do we Ford enthusiasts know about Sir Jackie Stewart. Everything, too much or are we missing something? We know that he was World F1 Champion three times in Ford-engined cars, for sure — but who remembers that he started his single-seater career in BMC-engined Formula 3 cars, and hasn’t raced a car in anger for the past 43 years? There’s no doubt that he was incredibly successful as a racing driver, and even more…

Welcome This isn’t the first time we’ve out together a Homebuilt Heroes special in Classic Ford, and it certainly won’t be the last. The appeal of finding out about a car that’s been rebuilt at home with all the trials and tribulations that go with doing it this way — and seeing all the build photos — never fails to impress, especially when the owner has tried to do as much of the work as possible. Of course, becoming a Homebuilt Hero doesn’t happen overnight, but thanks to the simplicity of the majority of classic Fords, it doesn’t take a lifetime either. In fact, we reckon it can be done in seven steps which you’ll find starting on page 32, one of which, arguably the most important, is knowing when…

Where to go in November Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show When: November 11-13 Where: NEC, Birmingham The UK’s biggest and best classic motoring celebration, returns to Birmingham’s NEC, with over 2500 classic cars and motorcycles on display from the UK’s best motoring clubs. Enjoy the Meguiar’s Club Showcase, vote in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership, take a Dream Ride from the Sporting Bears garage, or buy your next classic Ford in the Silverstone Auctions two-day sale. There’s also the Wheeler Dealers Live Stage, hosted by Mike Brewer and Edd China, with a fantastic line-up of celebrity guests, car parades and game shows while the Restoration Theatre offers expert advice and demonstrations. Over 600 trade stands offer a wide range of parts, spares, motoring services and memorabilia while the popular…

FORD SUMMER FESTIVAL Starting with a run from the Dagenham plant, this new show made the most of the Summer. Photos Chris Frosin, Pawel Borowski Brand-new for 2016, the Ford Summer Festival kicked off with a run from Ford’s Dagenham plant, which included a line-up of 40 Fiestas to mark the model’s 40th birthday. With support from Ford, the cavalcade included some very special Fiestas including a super-rare Mk1 Van, Fiesta Fly Crayford Convertible and the last Fiesta to leave the Ford site at Dagenham, which — in 14 years — had covered a mere 17 miles from new before going on the run. Ending with a show at Brighton Racecourse, the Fiestas and run participants joined special display Fords including Classic Ford feature cars. The People’s Choice award for…

diy project tips 7 Steps to becoming a Homebuilt Hero! Expert tips to help make your next classic Ford project a smooth (and complete) one! 1 Buy the Best Car You Can Afford “It’s cheap but it needs a load of welding.” It takes experience to know what’s economically viable in time/money and what’s a soul-destroying waste of time. There’s a reason a rotten car’s cheap — it’ll take an age and fortunes in panels and fabrication. The Homebuilt Hero buys the best car requiring minimal repair and modification. There are so many specialists now producing bolt-in kits; all the hard work’s done; especially if you’ve a decent base in the first place — you’ll spend less time behind the MiG and more twirling the steering wheel. 2 Get Only…

mk2 transit SUNDAY SERVICE There’s a good chance you’ll recognise Herbert Abts’ Belgaliveried Mk1 Fiesta from a previous issue, but now he’s well and truly upped the ante by building a period service van to tow it with. Words Jamie Arkle Photos Adrian Brannan Funny things, period service vans and support vehicles. I’m sure I am not alone in finding them almost as interesting as the pukka competition machines they towed, particularly if they happen to have a Blue Oval on the front! I’ve been known to spend many hours flicking through old copies of motorsport magazines to look at classic, Rothmans-liveried Escorts, but I’d be lying if I said my attention wasn’t every bit as drawn to the various Mk2 Transits sitting patiently in the background! Of course these…

ford fair 2016 It’s that time of the year! Ford Fair arrived in style, helped along by sun, showgoers and a shed load of precious classic metal. Words Simon Holmes, Simon Woolley Photos Matt Woods There’s always a great buzz in the air, arriving at Ford Fair. Perhaps it’s because it’s the only Blue Oval show to be hosted at the hallowed Silverstone Circuit, although the thousands of fine Fords certainly help! This year, the weather was even better than ever, which meant lots of sunburnt faces and lots of show goers through the door. It seemed even bigger and busier than ever, with crowds of people everywhere you looked. Club cars and display stands were brimming, with plenty travelling from all over Europe to be there. The trade area…

mk2 escort STAR WITH STRIPES It’s taken a few years and several owners to get there, but now thanks to Chris Rennell this ultimate-spec Mk2 is ready to terrorise the track. Words Marc Stretton Photos Jon Hill If a Who’s Who of big names in the extreme Escort building industry was ever published, then among the entries would have to be Gary Martin Motorsport for fabrication work, Gartrac for body and drivetrain components, Graham Quick for bolting everything together, Wayne Mitchell for an ultimate motor and Simpson Race Exhausts for bespoke top power pipework. And what happens if you put that list together, add a mint Mk2 shell, several years’ graft (and a few different owners) and an awful lot of cash? You end up with what must be one…

BUYER’S GUIDE CORTINA MK3 Classic ’70s styling and immense practicality make the Mk3 a great buy. Here’s what to look for. Words ChristianTilbury Photos Chris Frosin “LAUNCHED IN 1971, THE MK3 HAD A LONGER WHEELBASE THAN ANY PREVIOUS CORTINA” Considering the runaway success of the Mk2 Cortina, it was quite an eye-opener that when it came to developing the Mk3, Ford chose to follow a brand-new direction. Launched in October 1971, the Coke bottle-styled Mk3 (or TC for Taunus Cortina) had a longer wheelbase than any previous Cortina and substituted the MacPherson strut front suspension with an independent double A-arm set-up. What was even more radical was the introduction of an overhead camshaft engine in 1.6-litre and 2-litre guises. Christened the Pinto, the new engine with its belt-driven camshaft represented…

your projects: mk1 fiesta VANITY FLAIR Your projects: A lifelong Fiesta fan, Lee Whyatt’s latest project is van shaped, rear-wheel drive and Crossflowpowered. Words Jamie Arkle Photos Adrian Brannan “LEE’S MK1 FIESTA VAN WILL BE POWERED BY A RORTY, OLD-SCHOOL CROSSFLOW... POWERING THE REAR WHEELS” Name: LeeWhyatt Job: Lead Engineer at TWMA Location: Aberdeenshire Car: 1982 Mk1 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Start condition: Standard Fiesta shell Condition now: Rolling shell, dry built and converted to van. Ready for final welding and paint. Time taken so far: Just over a year Estimated date of completion: Late next year sometime. There’s a lot to be said for the humble Mk1 Fiesta, particularly now that they’ve been embraced by the vast majority of classic Ford fans. Not only is it great that Ford’s first…

1933-2016 Mick Jones Almost as well known as the drivers, Mick Jones had a hand in building then developing almost every works rally car from Boreham’s golden era. Graham Robson “MICK WAS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND RUNNING OF EVERY NEW RALLY CAR UNTIL 1984” We’re sorry to report that Mick Jones, the deservedly famous competitions foreman/king mechanic at Ford’s Motorsport centre for more than 20 years, has passed away. He was 83 years old. After starting work in Ford’s prototype build shops, he joined the Competitions department in 1962 (at first commuting, twice a day, from his home in Essex to Lincoln Cars in Brentford), before being the very first mechanic to cross the threshold of new workshops at Boreham when it opened up in 1963.…

5 minutes with Jason Pillar Prolific project car builder, full-time restorer and lifetime Ford fan, Jason spills the beans. “I ADMIRE ANYONE WHO FINISHES A PROJECT, IT’S SUCH AN ACHIEVEMENT” How did you get into cars? I was born in the driving position! Actually, my Uncle was a mechanic and I used to spend a lot of time with him. I guess the influence wore off on me — much to my Mum’s annoyance! When did Fords come on the scene? My Dad had a few Cortinas, but then in 1973 he was able to buy himself a brand-new Capri in Daytona Yellow with a black vinyl roof — I thought it was the coolest thing ever, and that was it for me. I got my first Ford in 1987…

mk1 escort BUBBLE TROUBLE Martin Woods’ Mk1 Escort Estate build has been beset by more than its fair share of setbacks. You wouldn’t know it to talk to him though, he’s as pleased as punch. Words Daniel Bevis Photos Chris Frosin “I HAD OPEN-HEART SURGERY TWICE WHILE I WAS REBUILDING THIS CAR...” They never made an RS2000 Estate.” “I wouldn’t have put bubble arches on that.” People can be terribly helpful, can’t they? All that effort you put into hand-crafting the car of your dreams, and your first outing to a showground lands a whole bunch of negativity in your lap. Thankfully, Martin Woods, the owner of this superbly anachronistic creation, is a pretty positive sort of fella. “I had open-heart surgery twice while I was building this car,” he…

mk3 capri Ray of Light Adrian Dalton’s clinically-clean Laser offers a clear line from his childhood right through to his future. You can keep your V6 brutes, this Pinto-powered poppet is delicate and balletic with a flawless finish. Words Daniel Bevis Photos Gerard Hughes “IT WAS ALWAYS THE FORDS THAT RESONATED WITH ME WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, AND THE CAPRI MORE SO THAN THE REST” One of the more enjoyable elements of our scene is that it’s pan-generational. At one end of the scale we find eager young teens carving a fresh new path in the Blue Oval sphere, while at the other sit the veterans for whom classic Fords were once just Fords. The owner of this gleaming Mk3 Laser, Adrian Dalton, sits further toward the latter end,…

CAR OF THE MONTH Dan Terraz From: Switzerland Car: Mk1 Escort silhouette If you can’t buy one, make one. That’s what Dan’s done with his awesome-looking, spaceframebased Mk1 Escort recreation. Over to Dan: “I have built a Mk1 Escort with a Honda CBR 1000 RR engine, 5086 Alloy main chassis riveted and bonded, chrome moly front and rear subframes, De Dion axle, and a Quaife rear ‘box with LSD. The car is located on the Circuit de la Bresse in France and is currently used for track days.” Awesome! Lindsay Kerr From: UK Car: MK4 Escort XR3i “Here is my 1988 XR3i. I bought it earlier this year having previously been into kit cars, however I fancied a change as with two kids who want to go out in cars,…

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BRITISH HISTORIC RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Escorts and Cortinas battle the infamous Epynt stages on this year’s Harry Flatters rally. Words Paul Lawrence Photos MarkWrittle Photographic Round 5: Harry Flatters Historic Rally, July 31 While some of their more fancied rivals fell by the wayside, Neil Williams and Peter James took an impressive maximum score on the Harry Flatters Historic Rally — the fifth round of the 2016 Mintex MSA British Historic Rally Championship. Tyres seemed to be an issue on the opening stage over the Epynt ranges. Jason Pritchard/Phil Clarke may have taken a 14 seconds lead over Williams in a similar Appendix K Escort Mk2, but Pritchard felt it could have been better. “It was OK but the tyres were too soft” he said. Williams agreed: “The rear end was…

Project Hunter CLASSIC FORD PROJECTS YOU SHOULD BUY — AND MODIFY. Words and Illustrations: Simon Coulson Some of us yearn for things from our childhood. I had a splendid Mk2 Escort Zakspeed 1:18-scale model car that was one of my prized possessions — not prized enough for me to avoid me peeling the stickers off and drawing flames on it with crayon, but it was still pretty special. When I saw this Zakspeed-kitted Escort, albeit the Mk1 variety, for sale on Old Skool Ford, my mind was cast back top those halcyon days. Oh, the memories; jumpers for goalposts, Kim Wilde on the radio, a can of Quatro in your hand and a packet of Pacer mints in your pocket. Now that paintjob makes sense. We’ve combined the Zakspeed with…