April 2008 issue desktops
That Panama Cigars/Carlos Fandango Anglia TV ad
Esso Blue on Top Gear
Classic Ford events listings
Classic Ford Show site goes live!
Yes, it’s true, the UK’s best Ford show has now got its 2008 website up and running. At www.classicfordshow.co.uk you’ll find all the information about the show and what’s going on, download forms for club, trade and autojumble stands, buy T-shirts and hoodies, sign up for newsletters, and even view gallieries and movie clips of previous years.
Perhaps most importantly, you can buy discounted advance entry tickets to the show (just £12 compared to £15 on the day), as well as tickets for camping the night before.
The Classic Ford Show is at Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday, June 1. Buy your discounted advance tickets from 01225 732262 or online: www.classicfordshow.co.uk.
March 2008 issue desktops
Join us on the Escort 40th Anniversary Tour!
When? September 6-8
Where? Dover to Laon, France
What's going on? Part of Classic Ford's Escort birthday celebrations, we've teamed up with Continental Car Tours who've organised a cracking tour through the Champagne region of France. Open to MkI through to MkIII Escorts, the weekend features a scenic run down to the historic town of Laon - set up high on a hill with steep roads and hairpin bends leading up to it. There's a group meal on the Saturday night included, and the price also includes two nights' hotel accommodation, and Dover to Calais ferry crossings. Be there.
How much? £179 per person
How do I get there? The tour starts at Dover ferry port. Full route instructions will be supplied prior to the start.
Contact? 01304 380244, www.continentalcartours.co.uk
Classic Ford Of The Year: the result!
Classic Ford Awards: The Best Photos Of 2007
Classic Ford Awards: The Best YouTube clip of 2007
Jack Brabham's MkI Mexico
Jack Brabham's Escort Mexico, which he used to win the 1971 Jack Brabham Trophy Race at Brands Hatch in 1971, resurfaced at the Autosport Show in January.
Here it is in action, back in the day:
Ford Fair tickets on sale now
Ford Fair returns to the Silverstone Circuit on August 3. The legendary track will once again play host to the biggest European Ford festival with the usual mix of club stands, traders and opportunities to test your car on the track and 0-60 sprint.
Advance tickets have just gone on sale and cost £13 each, (£16 on the day), under 14s go free.
To buy online, click here. or call 01225 732262.
2008 ’Ring dates announced
Thinking about taking your classic Ford over to the mighty Nürburgring this year? Good news: the opening times for the rest of the year have just been released.
Click here to see them.



