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

TECHNICAL SUPPORT • Your projects: We’ve featured a number of outstanding Fords from the Lali family in recent years, but this former Turbo Technics three-door Sierra Cosworth sprint and hillclimb car has to be their most ambitious project yet.

FIESTA SET TO RETURN?

WANTED: YOUR PROJECTS • Get your home-builds featured in our special edition

THE RIGHT TRACK

RUSTY CORNER • Terminally-rotten old Fords

RUSTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2026

NEC DATES CONFIRMED AFTER CONFUSION

BACK IN THE DAY • FROM THE CLASSIC FORD ARCHIVES

COMING UP • Inside your Spring 2026 issue

ICONIC ENJOYS 2025 SUCCESS

WHERE TO GO IN MARCH

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

NEW YEAR SALE

TERRACOTTA WARRIOR • Ari Ross bought this 1980 Escort RS2000 for its originality, but the perfectionist in him couldn’t resist some small improvements — and he learned a whole lot about the car in the process.

COME JOIN THE PARTY! • SUNDAY, MAY 10: SOUTH OF ENGLAND EVENT CENTRE, WEST SUSSEX, UK

TWIN CAM TRIBUTE • Built as a homage to Lotus’s original twin-cam testbed, classic Ford restoration specialist ERA Sports & Racing Cars has recreated the iconic Anglia model that started a revolution.

TOP 10 ALTERNATIVE RIMS • There’s no easier way to give your classic Ford a new look than by bolting up a set of hard-to-find wheels. Here are 10 to hunt down for the up-coming show season.

CAPRI 2.0S • Ford Heritage: While it’s not unusual for us to come across Ford-mad families, the Millingtons have focused their obsession on the Capri. This time it’s Chloe’s turn, with her stunning 2.0S, affectionately known as Bella.

TAKE FIVE • Need some project car inspiration for 2026? These new builds should be hitting the shows this year.

D-DAY • With Fiesta RS Turbos out of his reach, Lee O’Keefe took a more budget friendly approach with his Mk3 project. Based upon a 1.8D, the transformation has resulted in this Zetec turbo showstopper!

NATIONALS EXPRESS • With Australia’s show season in full swing, we head to the iconic Mount Panorama circuit for the Cortina Nationals.

WHAT’S ON

YOUR CARS • THE BEST OF WHATS DROPPED IN OUR INBOX THIS MONTH

MAIL BOX • YOUR LETTER, EMAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

LASER GUIDED • Reader’s stunning Mk3 Capri restoration

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Understanding THROTTLE BODIES • When it comes to power and driveability on your classic Ford, a decent throttle body set-up is hard to beat. Here’s how they work and what’s involved in installing them.

Jamie’s Mondeo ST24 • So it begins… the mighty Mondeo is partially stripped and the welder warmed up for the body repairs to begin.

Simon’s Mk1 Sierra • Fuel system fitted? Check. Wiring complete? Check. It’s time to fire the Sierra up for the first time.

THE SPECIALIST JENVEY DYNAMICS • Since 1987 Jenvey Dynamics has been at the forefront of fuel-injection throttle body design and manufacturing for motorsport and classic car applications.

EXPERT CLINIC • TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WELL SORT IT OUT

End tech THERMOSTATS • You’ve heard of them, but what do they...