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

BETTER TOGETHER • Your projects: Jason Stafford thought he’d bitten off more than he could chew with this Mk1 project, but with dad Ben’s help he’s creating the RS2000 tribute he always wanted.

COULD MoT FOR CLASSICS BE BACK ON THE CARDS? • DVLA report reignites MoT debate

FOCUS NAMED MOST SCRAPPED CAR OF 2024

REBORN AGAIN

RUSTY CORNER

INSURANCE BREAKTHROUGH FOR ELECTRIC CONVERSIONS

WHERE TO GO THIS MONTH

DONINGTON FESTIVAL 2025 TICKETS ON SALE

RUSTIVAL 2025 DATE SET

COMING UP • Inside your Spring 2025 issue

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

NEW YEAR SALE

CARBON COPY • This immaculate Harrier-inspired Mk2 has the perfect blend of period looks with a modern twist, thanks to BBS wheels, lashings of carbon fibre — and a 228 bhp Red Top.

COME JOIN THE PARTY! • SUNDAY, MAY 11: SOUTH OF ENGLAND EVENT CENTRE, WEST SUSSEX, UK

CLASSIC PICK-ME-UPS • With these two offbeat pick-ups, Harry Baughan demonstrates the growing desirability and collectability of the Transit across all of its generations.

KNOW THIS CREATE A SHOW STOPPER • 10 ways to make your classic Ford stand out at the shows in 2025.

ABOVE AND BEYOND • Bought as a first car back in 2013, Dan Dickinson never planned to take things quite so far with his 1982 Fiesta Popular Plus. Now boasting an ST170 transplant, wide arches and an array of matching upgrades, the result is a true showstopper!

SOME THEY MADE EARLIER • Five out-there Fords featured in the magazine recently, but also debuting at the major shows this Summer!

ON THE WEEKEND • The top 15 events to see thehottest classic Fords in 2025.

CORTINA MK4 ESTATE • Ford Heritage: Portugal is probably best known for a certain footballer. It shouldn’t be. It should be hailed for assembling and then preserving Stuart Grant’s truly spectacular Mk4 1.6L Cortina.

TOP 10 FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE RS BRAND • From the Escort RS1600 through to the Focus RS, here’s the trivia you need to impress your friends at the next club meet…

WHAT’S ON

LETTER OF THE MONTH

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

Next month • See all this and much more in your Spring 2025 issue of the world’s biggest and best-selling Ford magazine!

Classic Ford • April 2025/issue 352

CFTECH

Know this SMALL BLOCK FORD V8 • The 302ci small block V8 has long been the foundation for many a fast Ford, and with so many specialists offering tuning upgrades, not to mention Ford themselves producing several performance variants, it’s easy to make your Ford even faster.

Ade’s Mk2 Orion • The booted Escort is racking up the miles on photoshoots again — and picking up much-needed parts in the process.

Simon’s Escort Cosworth • As if owning one top-spec Cossie isn’t enough, Simon is now joint custodian of this bonkers, ex-ice racing Escort!

How to PORT-MATCH MANIFOLDS • Looking for an increase in horsepower? You’re missing a trick if you don’t match the intake and exhaust ports with those of your cylinder head.

EXPERT CLINIC • TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WE'LL SORT IT OUT

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