With the body turning out to be pleasingly pretty solid, Ben takes the plunge and gets a roll cage made up for his classic Ford Cortina in readiness for the planned power hike. Argh! Its been a funny old month…
He’s had to repair or replace almost the entire braking and cooling system, but Mike now has an Anglia 105E that’s reliable. Well, maybe. After successfully getting the Anglia 105E through its MoT, I have enjoyed taking it out for…
Has Mike Johnson jacked in ’80s Fords in favour of ’60s? Not quite, but he now has his hands on the Anglia 105E that kick-started his love of classic Fords. The story begins a few weekends ago when Adam Barton…
After almost a decade, Racin’ Jason is back behind the wheel of a Mk2 Cortina — only this one is being shared with his son, TJ. I can’t believe it’s been nearly 10 years since I had a classic Ford…
He’s been without a set of Ford keys for a while, but Simon Holmes is now back in the game, and back in the Mk2 Fiesta, too — only with a twist. So, after some time away, I’ve rejoined the…
No stranger to the feature car pages of Classic Ford, prolific project car builder, Ben Szanto and his pre-Aeroflow Mk1 Cortina join the Classic Ford fleet. Some of you may know this car already — it appeared on the front…
With a track record of finishing project cars that’s less than exemplary, Simon waits four years to introduce the newest one — a 1963 Mk1 Cortina. First a confession: I’ve owned this car for over four years, yet this is…
Think you can’t afford to fit a Zetec into your classic Ford? Use standard management and you can — here’s how to run factory EFi. Our Engine Swaps Made Easy guide in the June 2009 issue uncovered that it costs the…
Fit wide wheels to your Mk1 Fiesta and you need a bit of coverage. We follow as Matt Barton fits some Group 2-style arches to cover his Turbo rims. Fill your Mk1 Fiesta’s engine bay full of horsepower and chances…
Ensure reliable electrics and a professional finish — here’s how to make a wiring loom. Many times in the past, we’ve had visions of making our own wiring looms. Before our attics became a dumping ground, we had dreams of…