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Contents
Features

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08 GRAFTERS: Mk2 Escort
Turbo build gets some neighbourly help.

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20 FORDFEST 2024 PREVIEW
28 COSWORTH MK1 ESCORT
Incredible YB turbo build — with a twist.

24 PROJECT CAR TIPS
The 10 commandments of building a Ford.

38 ARCHED ANGLIA 105E
Broadspeed-inspired B-road blaster.

44 TOP 10: project cars
Our pick of the best (budget) projects.

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54 HERITAGE: Escort Monte
All about the limited-edition Cosworth.

60 FIESTA OF FORDS
The Great British Car Journey’s Ford feast.

108 RESTORED: Escort XR3
1980s classic gets saved and sorted.

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ON THE
COVER

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88 THE LOTUS TWIN-CAM 94 SPA CLASSIC 2024
All the action from this year’s
IN MOTORSPORT
The Lotus twin-cam, one of most
famous engines of the 1960s, was the
backbone behind Ford’s success in
both racing and rallying. Here’s why.

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motorsport weekend.

98 SHANNONS RALLY
RETRO FESTIVAL

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September 2024
Regulars
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NEWS
DVLA wants your feedback on
classic cars, plus Rusty Corner,
the Big Picture, where to go in
August and much more.

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NEW PRODUCTS

Two pages of the best new gear for
your classic Ford.

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WHAT’S ON
MAILBOX
Your emails and social media comments.

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YOUR CARS
Readers’ rides — and projects!

72 NEXT ISSUE
116 CLASSIC FORD BACK ISSUES
128 PARTING SHOT
Classic image from way-back-when.

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48 24-VALVE CAPRI 2.8i
What’s better than a well-restored Capri 2.8i? One that’s been superbly
upgraded with a Cosworth V6, that’s what!

CFTech

CFBuying & Restoring

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76 TUNING GUIDE:
2-litre Pinto
The ins and outs explained.

82 OUR CARS: Orion
Ade’s Mk2 attracts the
attentions of Glasgow’s finest.

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84 OUR CARS: Fiesta
Mike’s Mk1 takes to Brands
Hatch’s legendary circuit for
some track day action.

86 EXPERT CLINIC
Your tech queries answered.

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104 ON TEST: electric
polishers
We tested nine polishers to find
out if one’s the perfect tool for
making your paintwork shine..

114 INSURANCE TIPS

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118 BUYING GUIDE:
Mk2 Fiesta
What to check and how much
for the shopper-spec models.

124 READERS’ ADS
Cars, parts and projects for sale.

September 2024

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NEXT ISSUE
ON SALE: FRIDAY,
AUGUST 

THIS ISSUE
Out and about with our band
of Blue Oval-loving writers
and photographers.

ADE BRANNAN
The Orion is trying
every bit of Ade’s
patience at the
moment, especially
as it seems to be a
magnet for the Law...
Page 82.

MIKE JOHNSON
Mike’s put his
money where his
mouth is this issue
and taken the Mk1
to the track. Did it
survive unscathed?
Find out on page 84.

SIMON HOLMES
A hit at the shows
over the last couple of
years, Simon finally
catches up with Ciran
Carton’s 105E. It was
well worth the wait.
Page 28.

f we ever ask readers what their favourite part of
the magazine is, then the Grafters feature right
at the front where we poke our camera lenses
into garages, lock-ups, workshops, sheds and quite
often at driveways to see what other classic Ford
junkies are building, is almost always at the top,of
the list. We love looking at people’s projects, and
we know you do too, which is why this Project Cars
special is quite possibly a sensory overload for many.
Just looking at the cover stars will send you potty.
Finished or half-built, it can be inspiring looking
at project cars. They provide ideas for our own
builds, and more importantly, help bring the enthusiasm back when yours
is flagging after drilling out one too many rusted screws. As a snapshot of
the restorations, builds (and rebuilds) that are going on right now, it’s also
encouraging to see that there’s so much variety in the classic Ford scene.
Thanks for reading,

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@fireproof_simon

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Name: Michael Mould
From: South Yorkshire, UK
Age: 48
Job: Assistant Store Manager
at Machine Mart

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LOVE THY
NEIGHBOUR
Your projects: When a serial classic Ford feature car
builder moved in next door to Michael Mould, one thing
soon led to another for this project car build…
September 2024

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your projects: mk2 escort

Car: Mk2 Escort four-door 1.3 Auto
Start Condition: Left-hand drive
car with rusty sills and front panel
Estimated date of completion:
Ongoing project — no specific end
date due to work and family
commitments

here are many reasons why people
find themselves building a project
car but having a heavy influence
close by usually helps, such as when your
next-door neighbour happens to be friend
of Classic Ford magazine, Ben Szanto.
Although Michael was into Fords
way before Ben moved in, having a new
neighbour reignited his passion for them,
as he explains to us. “It’s pretty much
his fault,” laughs Michael. “I was always
into Fords when I was younger and then
life happened, as it does. Ben moved in
a few years ago and we chatted briefly
about cars but then one afternoon, I came
home from work, and there were about
six old school Fords parked on the road.

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I fell in love with them all over again and
had to have one.” Ben even kept a look
out for a suitable project and came across
this left-hooker Mk2 for sale, which was
perfect for Michael and brought him back
into the Ford scene he used to love. “It’s
certainly different now to how it was in
the 1990s, but that’s probably not a bad
thing and it’s a good job there’s very little
evidence of what we used to get up to back
in those days,” he says with a chuckle.
Having Ben next door also has its
advantages when it comes to lending
a learning hand, as Michael has been
given a crash course in fabrication and is
having a go himself with good results, so
we went to see how he was getting on.

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Revolites (right) will fill the arches
nicely, unlike the standard steels.

But that changed?

At the age of 17 my first car was a Mk3
Escort, which previously belonged
to my sister. Then my second car
was another Mk3 Escort, which was
the first car I modified. As I grew up
in the 1990s, it was followed by a
string of XR2 and XR3i models.

On closer inspection of the engine
and bodyshell it became clear it
needed more work than we first
thought and a restoration project
was started. So the car was stripped
right back and the front wings, front
panel and interior all removed.

How was this car sourced?

What’s been done so far?

Ben found this one for sale in Belgium.
I didn’t have a passport at the time,
so that led to a road trip by Ben and
a couple of friends to collect it. We
received regular updates and then
the next morning we woke up to
an Escort parked on the drive!

It’s been converted to right-hand drive
and engine bay has been smoothed.
The MX-5 engine and gearbox have
been installed with custom mounts
and the rust repairs have started,
which include the inner wings, flitch
panels and inner and outer sills.

Why a Mk2 Escort?

How has it been tackling all the
bodywork yourself?

I always wanted a Mk2 from way
back but never managed to get
hold of one. It was the iconic Mk2
rear-wheel drive car that I grew up
with. Initially, I just wanted to make
it right-hand drive and convert it to
manual to take to shows and enjoy.
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comfortable with it now — I just
try to take my time with it all.

What Fords have you had before this?

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I’m getting there with it although
I’m certainly no expert as I’d never
done any welding before.
Ben’s been a real help, giving me
pointers, advice and bailing me out
more than once. I’m reasonably

Why the Mazda MX-5 engine?

Upon finding the original 1.3 Crossflow
engine was very tired, I sat down
with Ben and talked through a lot
of options, which included a Black
Top, ST170 and Zetec turbo. Then
Ben decided he was moving on from
the MX-5 engine in his Cortina.
So you stepped in?

Yes, I bought the whole package
from him; engine, ‘box, turbo,
ECU, the whole lot and all for a very
neighbourly price! It was never dyno’d
in Ben’s car but we’re estimating it be
somewhere around the 250 bhp mark.
What about the rest of the running gear?

So it has a custom propshaft and will
have an English axle fitted with an LSD.
There will also be a pair of GAZ coilovers, with decambered leaf springs
at the rear and new replacement

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your projects: mk2 escort

Shell repairs are all new to Michael, but he’s
been getting some neighbourly advice...

M16 callipers and discs up front.

MX-5 engine fits a treat and should go
well thanks to the turbo conversion.

What about the wheels?

They are 7.5x13 JBW Revolites. My wife
actually spotted them on Facebook
Marketplace. A guy was selling them
locally with tyres, brand new for a really
good price. He’d bought them for his
Mk1 Escort and then changed his mind.
What are the plans for the interior
and exterior?

I want it to be kept fairly original. I will be
removing the chrome strips from down
the doors and it will be low. The original
interior was in really good condition,
so it will be kept and refitted in the car.
What will it be used for when it’s
finished?

It will mainly be used for attending car
shows, weekends away and weekend
blasts with friends. I try to get to shows
and meets when I can, but working in
retail means I work a lot of weekends,
so don’t get to as many as I’d like.

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PUSH TO RETAIN
ORIGINAL REGISTRATIONS
FBHVC and HCVA both want to make it harder
for classics to be lumbered with Q-plates

he call for evidence by the Driver and
Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
concerning its existing policies and
registration processes for historic, classic and
rebuilt vehicles is gathering pace, with both
the Federation of British Historic Vehicle
Clubs (FBHVC) and Historic & Classic
Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) compiling detailed
responses to help as many interested parties as
possible negotiate the complex 46-question
form. And while there are nuances in each
organisation’s response, both want to see
changes made to enable more classics to
retain their original registration numbers, as
opposed to being allocated a Q registration.
The difference in response concerns
the threshold at which a Q-plate should
be issued, if at all. For context, both
organisations agree there is no need for
the DVLA to have a ‘rebuilt vehicles’
category, and that ‘restored’ can be used
instead. However, they differ in how far
‘restored’ can be taken without the car’s
identity being affected. The Federation feel
that, whilst the use of new components
is unavoidable (and that this should be
recognised) there should be enough of the
original vehicle remaining to enable a suitably
knowledgeable person to identify make,
model and approximate year of manufacture.
In the Federation’s view, like-for-like repairs
carried out to a good quality standard should
not affect the identity of the vehicle, nor
should minor modifications. Modifications
similar to those known to have been carried
out in period should also not affect the
identity. Safety-related changes, such as fitting

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Both the FBHVC and HCVA are against allocating a
new vehicle identification number (VIN) unless
absolutely necessary.

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seatbelts, should be considered on their
merits by a technically competent assessor.
The Federation feels that a Q registration
should not be assigned until all alternatives
have been exhausted. It argues that original
registration of the vehicle should be retained
where possible to preserve the heritage
of the vehicle, and if this is not possible,
an age-related plate should be issued.
However, there is a line: the Federation’s
stance is that removal, addition or alteration
of major components such as the roof from
a monocoque body should be considered
as a new identity. Only these instances
should cause a Q registration to be issued.
Regarding a new DVLA vehicle
identification number (VIN), the
Federation’s position is similar. Its response
talks about the role of specialist historic
vehicle clubs, which can reference archives,
similar vehicles and expert members. It
feels all avenues of this nature should be
exhausted before a vehicle is “defaced” with
a new VIN. It feels these should only be
allocated when no other identification can
be established or when the original identity
of the vehicle has completely changed.
The HCVA, meanwhile, has proposed
a response that seemingly makes Q-plates
and DVLA VINs all but impossible. It
feels there is no ‘fine line’, and the vehicle’s
identity is not brought into question
by rebuilding or altering a chassis or
monocoque bodyshell, and DVLA should
never remove an original registration or
VIN from a vehicle due to it being rebuilt.
To reiterate the point, the FBHVC’s
position is that the current guidance on
‘radically altered’ vehicles and the points
system used is still broadly relevant, but
should be extended to include used
chassis/monocoque/frame as in many
cases new items are not available – thus
opening up greater flexibility when
constructing cars period parts.
However, the HCVA’s opinion is that the
term ‘radically altered’ should only apply
to vehicles so drastically altered that the
original historic vehicle has ceased to be. The
point at which that line is crossed should be
decided by a stakeholder group of experts

alongside DVSA and DVLA, with the current
points system deemed not fit for purpose.
Although the FBHVC and HCVA’s
responses do not fully align, the desire to
move away from Q-plates as a default is
surely a positive move in keeping classics
on the road and preserving heritage. We’re
interested by your thoughts on this one – are
there circumstances where Q-plates are still
appropriate, or are they no longer so? Let
us know via classicford.ed@kelsey.co.uk.

RECONSTRUCTED
OR BUILT UP?
Another difference in the two responses
concerns so-called ‘reconstructed’ classic
vehicles, specifically whether there should
be a distinction made between restoration
and vehicles constructed from a collection
of old parts. The FBHVC’s position is
that there should not be a distinction
between genuinely representative historic
vehicles using a majority of period parts,
however they are constructed, and that
previous registration should not be a
criterion in this. The HCVA, meanwhile,
feels that construction of a vehicle
without previous history/registration
from old parts is entirely different and
should be handled as a Built-Up Classic
Vehicle by DVLA rather than labelled
as reconstructed. It believes this should
apply only to vehicles constructed using
genuine period components that do not
carry serial numbers from a previously
registered vehicle. If they do have an
existing identity, it should be retained.

THE BIG
PICTURE

TRACK ATTACK

Ford Fair returns to Silverstone Circuit this month (Sunday, August 11). The long-running event features all-day track action (including classic
Ford-only sessions), the hugely-popular drift sessions, plus the Classic Ford Paddock featuring some of the UK’s finest. Tickets available from
www.fordfair.co.uk

PRA ISSUES UPDATE ON
REFUELLING CLASSICS
Terminally-rotten old Fords
This issue’s spot comes courtesy of Peter
Dix, whose cleverly-engineered Mk1
Consul we featured a couple of years
back. Over to Peter:
“This is, I think, a Fiesta XR2 I spotted
on the Caribbean island of St Lucia last
year. While it’s clearly seen better days, it’s
definitely saveable.”
Spotted an unloved Ford on your travels?
Email photos and details to classicford.
ed@kelsey.co.uk.

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA)
has issued a technical update about the
refuelling of classic cars with hidden filler
necks. It comes after the Federation of
British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC)
raised concerns following recent incidents
where people were told they were not
allowed to refuel their vehicles.
In a technical update issued to all forecourt
members, PRA technical director Phil Monger
explained best practice, pointing out that
there are several vehicles, mostly classics,
that have fuel fillers that require the boot
or bonnet to be open during refuelling.
“Modern Transits require the passenger
or driver’s door to be opened to gain access
to the fuel filler in the side of the van,” he
said. Apparently, the issue relates to the
filling of portable containers. “The Petroleum
Regulations 2014 require only suitable
containers to be filled, which are specified,”
added the update. “It is an offence to
allow the filling of unsuitable containers.
“The site operators’ guide, The Red
Guide, also makes it clear that the filling of a
container in the boot not only prevents the
bonding to earth of the container, which is
done by standing it on the ground, but also
leaves a boot full of flammable vapour and

high risk of fire or explosion if ignited. If the
bonnet or boot are open, it is impossible to
see a container, and an open boot or bonnet
would suggest to the forecourt attendant
that a container is being filled. With certain
classic cars, this is a legitimate case of filling
a vehicle tank, and the issue should be
easily resolved by a discussion taking place
between attendants and motorists by way
of the Tannoy [public address system].
“The PRA would suggest to the
motorist that before attempting to fill
the vehicle, to alert the attendant to
the need for a raised bonnet or boot
lid, and access would be granted.”
Have you had an issue with refuelling your
classic? Let us know via classicford.ed@
kelsey.co.uk

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WHERE TO GO THIS MONTH
Simply Ford
Where: Sunday, August 18
Where: National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
What’s going on: Whether you love Anglias and Cortinas,
lust after Capris and Pumas, or have a thing for Focuses and
Mondeos, a show of more than 1500 vehicles is expected for
Beaulieu’s Simply Ford. A runaway success since its launch
in 2010, the rally is one of Beaulieu’s biggest Simply events
and scores highly for sheer variety. Characterful classics,
modern hatchbacks, standard, modified, pristine or wellworn Fords, you can expect to find them all at the event.
New for 2024 is the Sound Off where a number of Fords will
demonstrate the sound of their engines on the arena with the
overall winner being awarded a trophy and prize.
Find out more: www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-ford

WHERE TO GO IN SEPTEMBER
Ford Power Live
Where: Saturday, September 15
Where: Brands Hatch, Kent UK
What’s going on: Brands Hatch’s celebration
of blue oval performance, Ford Power
Live, returns on Sunday, September 15,
and it’s shaping up to be a great day. The
majority of the show’s key attractions are
back for 2024, including the stellar racing
line-up which includes everything from
the Modified Ford Series to the popular
EnduroKA races. The meeting’s signature
car displays will return too, with a strong
entry of Ford cars expected to attend. The
best-presented cars in the venue could
leave with silverware in the boot too, as
part of the show and shine competition.
Tickets are £23 for adults in advance.
Find out more: www.fordpowerlive.co.uk

COMING UP
Inside your October issue

ON SALE
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If, like us, you frequently finding yourself daydreaming about
classic Fords and building your ultimate creation when you
should be doing the washing up, then the October edition
is just for you, featuring a whole host of dream machines that
the owners and builders took from an idea hatched in an idle moment
and turned into reality – from a Turbo Technics Capri (right) through to a
subline Mk2 Escort van. Plus a Consul buyer’s guide, and more tech and
resto advice than you can shake an Escort Cosworth hockey stick trim at.
The October 2024 issue of Classic Ford hits the newsstands
on Friday, August 30 — why not subscribe to make sure you
don’t miss it? See page 24 for the latest subscription offers.

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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 TYRE
£342 Longstone
In 1974 Pirelli were one of the first to market with a new, ultra
low-profile (for the time) tyre - the Cinturato P7. This new technique
was complimented by the chassis design of the time enabling
the cars of the day to keep a greater width of tyre footprint in
contact with the road on cars like the Lamborghini Countach and
Porsche 911 Turbo and Carrera. Fortunately for Ford, it was also
standard fitment to some of the top-of-the-range Capris. The
P7 is available in 205/50VR15 format once again thanks to Pirelli
and Longstone Tyres and is just the job for that authentic look.
Contact: 01302 711123, www.longstonetyres.co.uk

PRINCESS FOUR-POTS
£240 pair Burton Power

MANIFOLD SPACER KITS
From £96.31 Webcon
Increasing intake length can have a beneficial effect on performance, and
these spacers allow the existing intake manifold to easily be extended.
CNC machined from billet aluminium, the new spacers add 32 mm to the
length of any 45DCOE manifold and are supplied in kit form with studs,
nuts, O-rings, gaskets, mounting cups and grommets. The new spacer
kits are available to suit single, twin and triple Weber 45DCOE fitments,
but are also suitable for use with 45DCOE flange throttle bodies.
Contact: 01932 787100, www.webcon.co.uk

Once the four-pot calliper of choice, especially if
you were on a budget, for classic Fords, thanks to
having the same mounting bolt spacing as the M16
calliper, AP/Lockheed callipers have fallen out of
favour in recent years thanks to price and scarcity, but
Burton Power can now offer the reproduction of the
original design. Supplied with spacers to allow you
to use vented discs, the callipers are in stock now.
Contact: 020 8518 9127, www.burtonpower.com

BROADSPEED
ANGLIA SLOT CAR
£49.99 Pendle
First it was the Harry Potter Anglia, now
Scalextric has turned its attention to the mighty
Team Broadspeed racers and a very fine version
they have produced, too of John Fitzpatrick’s
1966 British Saloon Car Championship-winning
car. Suitable for standard or digital tracks.
Contact: www.pendleslotracing.co.uk

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PERFORMANCE
IS OUR DRIVE.

BILSTEIN B12

BILSTEIN EVO R
BILSTEIN B14

BILSTEIN EVO T1
BILSTEIN EVO S

BILSTEIN B16

BILSTEIN PERFORMANCE
BILSTEIN performance suspension systems put you at the forefront of
driving pleasure. We combine the best technologies, components and parts
for you, your style and your demands. The same ones that we develop and
test for our customers like Porsche, BMW or Mercedes-Benz and refine them
to perfection in our BILSTEIN road tests under motor sports conditions.
performance.bilstein.com

LOW-PROFILE TROLLEY JACK
£239.94 Sealey
Sealey’s new 2001LEP 2.25 Tonne low-profile trolley jack
with Rocket Lift features a heavy-duty steel chassis, in a
striking purple finish, offering both stability and durability.
Its low entry lifting range starts at a 73 mm minimum
saddle height, and the twin-piston rocket lift allows the
saddle to reach maximum height with minimal strokes.
Contact: 01284 757500, www.sealey.co.uk

ONE-MAN BRAKE
BLEEDING SYSTEM
£44.90 Rally Design
Bleed the brake or hydraulic clutch
system on your Ford without
having to rope in a reluctant family
member with this kit from Rally
Design. Its automatic operation
makes it possible to bleed brakes
without an assistant - simply fill
the container and pump with fluid,
and the reservoir holds 2.5-litres
of fluid, so enough to bleed the
entire system. It’s suitable for
use with ABS systems, too.
Contact: 01227 792792,
www.rallydesign.co.uk

IRON OUT WHEEL
CLEANER
£12.95 (500ml) Auto Finesse

POWER LEAD HT LEAD SETS
From £39.95 Burton Power
Burton Power wanted a reliable and attractive, high
performance ignition lead, specifically made for
the various classic Fords in which it specialises,
that it could sell at a reasonable price—so it’s
made its own. The 8 mm diameter lead sets
are available for the all the classic Ford engine
range, and also include 7 mm versions for the
Lotus twin-cam. The leads are supplied in blue or
black, at the correct length for each application
and with caps permanently fixed to the ends.
Contact: 020 8518 9127,
www.burtonpower.com

Keep your classic Ford’s rims
tip-top this winter with Auto
Finesse’s well-regarded Iron Out
decontaminant and degreaser. Its
advanced PH-neutral formula helps
remove brake dust and iron particles
and is suitable for paintwork,
aluminium, anodised wheels and
glass, and it also contains degreasing
agents to remove road grime.
Contact: 0844 6931393,
www.autofinesse.co.uk

CLASSIC CAM PULLEYS
£154 (Pinto) Kent Cams
These Classic-series adjustable cam pulleys from Kent
Cams are finished in hard-anodised black, they are
designed to complement the subtle period look and
style of classic engine bays. CNC-manufactured for
superb accuracy and reliability in aero grade 7000 series
aluminium, they marry modern materials and design with
infinite adjustability while retaining a classic appearance.
The Classic Modern pulleys are available for the Pinto,
Cosworth YB, Cosworth, BDA, CVH, Zetec and C20XE.
Contact: 01303 248666, www.kentcams.com

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tickets for only £25! To book
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FordFest is back for 2024 and now
at an iconic race circuit! Here’s
what to expect from the end of
season, all-Ford extravaganza.

FordFest is back! Now at a brand-new location –
Mallory Park Race Circuit in Leicestershire — and
taking place on Sunday, September 22, FordFest will
provide the ultimate summer show season finale
for Ford fans. Featuring high-speed circuit action,
thousands of the UK’s best Fords on display, a huge
retail area and loads more, FordFest brings together
fans of both old and new Fords. Here are just some of
the features you can expect to find at FordFest 2024.

TAKE YOUR CLASSIC
FORD ON TRACK
Ford-only track sessions will be running all day so there is
plenty of time to take to the track and test you and your Ford’s
ability. If flying round the track isn’t for you there are viewing
areas situated right around the track to soak up the action.
As well as the public track sessions there will also be sponsor
and club sessions, classic Ford sessions, and even some of
the UK’s fastest Fords on track! We have packed the track
timetable full of public and club track sessions to take part in
throughout the day. We have Novice and Mixed sessions to
suit all abilities, so anyone can get out on the Tarmac. Book
your track time (£30 per session) at www.fordfestshow.co.uk
Passenger Tickets: Why not take a friend out on track
with you in your car? Passenger tickets will be available
to purchase in advance or on the day for just £10.

ABOUT MALLORY PARK

A former RAF base, Mallory Park first opened as a race track in 1956, and
quickly gained a reputation as a demanding circuit thanks to its fast but
twisty 1.35-mile layout. The circuit has played host to all manner of race
championships in its 62 years, from Formula One to the British Superbike
Championship, as well as the British Saloon Car Championship from the
’60s through to the ’80s when the Escorts, Anglias, Capris and Falcons
dominated the series, and has always been a firm favourite with race fans
and thanks to its amazing spectator viewpoints.

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FORDFEST
STREET ELITE

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Want to take home the prize of the FordFest
Street Elite winner? Street Elite, sponsored
by Car Gods, is a hand-picked competition
where our judges choose our entrants via our online
application. The chosen cars will have the opportunity
to be part of Street Elite live at the show. On the day,
our judges will pick a top three with the winner
taking home the trophy and bragging rights.

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BATTLE OF THE COUPES

Not only is FordFest back for 2024 but we’ve got some big birthdays to celebrate — 60 years of the
Mustang and 55 years of the Capri — and we’ll be bringing these two icons together for a face-off
along with Ford’s other classic coupés including the Consul Capri, Cougar, Probe and Granada Coupe
— in a special Battle Of The Coupés area.

SELL YOUR STUFF!

If you’re someone who has some car parts lying
around the garage that you want to get rid of
or you are looking to sell your Ford, you can
purchase a pass for £60 which allows you a 6x3
metre space at the event to sell off what you can!
This option also includes two entry tickets and
is for private sellers only. Get your autojumble
pass at www.fordfestshow.co.uk.

THE
C
LUBS
Car clubs have
be

en at the hear
FordFest, cate
t of
ring for Fords
of all ages,
from the very
beginning and
2024 looks
to be no differe
nt. With more
than 1000
cars expected
to be on display
ranging from
—
standard resto
rations to
modified class
ics — make su
re you
save plenty of
time to wander
around this di
verse range
of Fords.

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EXTREME
BMX
STUNT
DISPLAY
The UK’s best riders
from BMX & MTB go
head to head in this
epic Fusion Extreme
stunt show battle to
find out who is the king
of pushing the limits.
Witness jaw-dropping
stunts including; bikes
leaping across ladders,
high speed no-handed
spins to huge backflips
as the riders push
the limits that will
make you laugh,
cheer and celebrate.

CLASSIC FORD AND FAST FORD
MAGAZINE STANDS
As FordFest is open to fast Fords of all ages we will be there alongside
our sister title, Classic Ford. Between us we’ll be displaying some
of greatest cars found anywhere at the show, as well as offer
fantastic deals on magazines, T-shirts, and other merchandise!

STAY ON-SITE

Why not make a long weekend out of FordFest and
camp over? Camping is available from Saturday,
September 21, and there will be dedicated areas
for you to choose from. Camping tickets are
available in advance, and kids aged 5-14 will need a
camping, ticket, too — under 5s are free. Book your
camping tickets at www.fordfestshow.co.uk!

PAUL SWIFT’S STUNT SHOW!

Paul Swift brings his high-energy car stunt show to FordFest 2024.
Audiences can expect jaw-dropping stunts, daring manoeuvres, and
exciting performances behind the wheel of a selection of blue ovals.
With 19 years of experience in stunt driving, Paul Swift will make sure
that no two shows are the same. You won’t want to miss this one-of-akind show full of amazing stunts and thrilling performances.

SPECIAL
DISPLAY

If you’re not part of a
club and have a Ford,
you can still be part of
the show! For just £2
extra you can purchase
an Individual Display
ticket which allows you
display your car in our
dedicated Special
Display area on either
the Saturday or Sunday
of the show. You can not
only beat the traffic with
access to the event
hours before the public,
but your pass also
provide exclusive access
to display your car.

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WWW.FORDFESTSHOW.CO.UK
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, MALLORY PARK

HOW
TO GET TO
MALLORY
PARK
DIRECTIONS:

From the M1 junction 21 and M69 junction
3, follow the B4114 towards Narborough.
At the first island turn right onto the
B582 signposted Enderby and follow
this road to the junction with the A47. Turn
left at the traffic lights and follow the brown
tourist information signs to reach the circuit.

BY TRAIN:

The closest train station to
Mallory Park is Hinckley,
located just 5 miles away from
the circuit. Timetable information
can be found here: www.nationalrail.
co.uk/stations_destinations/HNK.aspx

MALLORY
PARK CIRCUIT
CHURCH ROAD
KIRKBY MALLORY
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE9 7QE, UK
WWW.MALLORYPARK
CIRCUIT.COM

STAYING IN
THE AREA?

You can check out accommodation in
the local area by calling the local Tourist
Information Office on 01455 255805 or
visit www.goleicestershire.com.

BOOK
NOW!
Gates open to the
public at 9 am
Tickets £25 in advance
Child aged 5-14 £5 in advance
Under 5s free

RETAIL VILLAGE

In addition to all the sights, sounds, and smells of seriously fast Fords attacking the drag strip FordFest
will also give showgoers the opportunity to get their hands on the latest Ford-based goodies too.

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INSIDE
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Reader’s project: Cosworth Mk1 Escort
Impressive home-build — with a twist
The 10 commandments
of project cars
Reader’s project: Fast Road Anglia
Show-winning, road-owning 105E

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Top 10: classic Ford projects
Reader’s project: 24-valve Capri 2.8i
One of the best 24-valve swaps yet
Tuning guide: 2-litre Pinto
How to get more from the overhead-cam
Our projects: Mk2 Orion and Mk1 Fiesta

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MK1 ESCORT

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Words Elizabeth de Latour Photos Matt Richardson

This gorgeous YB-powered Mk1 Escort is
the car Roger Sharp dreamed of building
ever since he was a teenager. Tragic
circumstances mean he’ll never be able to
see the beautiful machine he’s created.
e take so many things for granted
and only when something
dramatic happens do we realise
how lucky we really were. You might be
wondering where this introduction is
going because, looking at Roger Sharp’s
simply stunning YB-powered Mk1 Escort,
you’d think he was a man who has it all.
But there’s one thing that’s different about
Roger, one thing we’re lucky enough to
have that he has lost, and that’s his sight.
“The plan was to do most of the work on
this project myself using my knowledge from
my early years as a mechanic and bodywork
specialist until I lost my eyesight in November
2016, three months after I commenced the
project,” says Roger. We can’t even begin to
imagine what that was like to deal with, and
we reckon a lot of people would have simply
given up, but that’s not Roger. While he’s
now retired as director of a construction and
metal fabrication company, he wasn’t about
to let something like this hold him back.
“As you can imagine, this turned my
world upside down, but I continued to
work and run my construction business —
with the help of trusted colleagues and my
sense of touch — not taking a single day
off,” he says, which is incredible to hear,
and, likewise he was not about to give up
on this build. “I was also determined to
complete my Escort project as I feel this was

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MK1 ESCORT

something to keep me going, focused and
motivated,” he tells us, and the end result
is even more incredible considering the
circumstances surrounding this build.

Affordable Fords
Roger has been a big Ford fan ever since
he got his first car, an Anglia 105E, at 14.
“But the first car that was legally allowed
to be driven on the road was a Mk1 Capri
GXL. I bought it as it was all I could afford
at that time. Initially, Fords were always
affordable to me and they were always fairly
easy to repair and obtain spares. One of
my favourite cars I have ever owned was
a 1976 Capri 3-litre John Player Special,”
he says with a smile. And, having trained
as a mechanic as an apprentice at the
age of 16, over the years, he’s prepared,
modified and raced plenty of Fords over
the years, and he had all the experience
under his belt to tackle his latest project.
“I decided to buy this Escort as I had
always admired the classic Mk1 shape,
and I had always wanted to build one
with a Cosworth power since my teenage
years, but, unfortunately, I was never able
to due to lack of funds,” explains Roger.
“However, as I got older my financial
circumstances changed, and that enabled
me to approach this project with perfection
in mind,” he adds. “I saw this advertised
on eBay as a project that had been started
but abandoned as a bare shell complete
with a lot of spares.” So with a vision in
mind of building himself his ultimate
teenage dream Escort, Roger got stuck in.
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1960s screenwash bag gets around the lack of
underbonnet space! YB (above) built to classic spec.

Roger’s plans for Cosworth power
meant this Mk1 was always going to have
some bite. “The YB’s been fitted with
Kent cams, green injectors, T34 turbo,
and an Airtec intercooler,” explains Roger.
“These modifications were chosen because
of knowledge gained from others who
have also undertaken YB installations,”
he adds, and while Roger doesn’t have
a horsepower figure to furnish us with,
we’re going to say we reckon whatever
this motor is pushing out is more than
enough in the lightweight Mk1 body.

Subtle touch
With the wolf part of the build sorted, Roger
now needed to make sure that it looked
suitably sheep-like from the outside, which
makes his choice of colour all the more
fitting. “I wanted the car to be as subtle as
possible,” he explains. “The colour, Ermine
White, came from the Lotus Cortina and
is a classic for a car of this era. The car was
painted by Andy’s Auto Bodies in Kent, with
all refitting undertaken by my colleague,
Stuart and I.” From the outside, casting
your eye over the immaculate shell, there
is nothing that might give the game away
as to what this Escort is hiding under its
bonnet, and that goes for the wheels, too.
“When I bought the car, the wheels were
part of the package, and, although I did
think they were original Minilites that would
suit a car of this era, but it soon became
apparent that they were Compomotives,”
says Roger. That’s no hardship, as these
classically-styled 15s suit the car to a

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“I WANTED THE CAR TO BE AS SUBTLE AS POSSIBLE
AND ERMINE WHITE WAS THE WAY TO GO”

BUILDING BLIND
WORKING AS A TEAM

Rix-built Atlas axle is more than up to the job.
Leda coil-overs (left) complete the rear set-up.

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It’s hard enough to get a project finished
at the best of times, let alone when you
can’t even see the car you’re building, and
that came with a whole set of unique
challenges for Roger. “I’d dry-fitted the
engine and gearbox before I lost my
eyesight, but the car was completely in
bits and would have had no value if I
didn’t finish it,” he says. “I’m very
stubborn and determined,” he laughs,
“and I have to finish everything I start. For
the first four years, the boys from the yard
were helping, and we were making
progress, but it was dragging. Then, one
of them mentioned that his brother-inlaw was a mechanic, which is when
Stuart got involved. It was definitely a
learning curve for both of us — he’s never
worked with someone who’s blind, and
I’m very particular,” chuckles Roger. But
the duo gelled and became the dream
team this project needed to see it through
to completion.

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MK1 ESCORT

“IT TOOK SEVEN YEARS FROM START TO FINISH BECAUSE
I LOST MY SIGHT SO EARLY ON IN THE PROJECT”

Well-finished boot area follows the classic Group 4
layout. 15 inch rims (right) allow for decent stoppers.

tee and complete the external illusion of
a complete sleeper, just as he intended.
It goes without saying that a man of
Roger’s experience and expertise has most
definitely not left things alone when it came
to the chassis. “I decided to use Gaz Gold
coil-overs on the front,” Roger tells us. “The
rear set-up includes an axle built by Rix
Engineering. It incorporates a limited-slip
differential from Quaife and a Cosworth
rear brake disc conversion, all linked to
the chassis via a five-linked system.
“I chose these modifications as I used this
kind of set-up during my racing days, and
I needed an axle capable of holding high
engine power output,” reasons Roger and
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he’s got exactly that. Finally, we come to
the interior, and here Roger has given his
Mk1 an upmarket cabin that really adds a
touch of luxury to proceedings. “I always
wanted the Escort to have a quality feel to
it, and chose to use the full leather option
complete with wool carpets,” says Roger. “The
front seats are slightly modified RS Turbo
Recaros. The design aspect of these, including
piping and the Cosworth embroidered
panel, were my own thoughts, while the
rear seat modification was accomplished
by Glynn from Upholstery Solutions,
who also undertook the headlining,” he
explains. The seats look fantastic, with their
contrasting piping that matches the exterior,

and there’s also an RS steering wheel with
a leather surround, while the interior is
finished off with a Little Auto’s roll-cage.

Seven to 11s
Roger has built a beautiful Mk1 Escort,
one that any of you reading this right
now would be proud to put your name
to, but the circumstances surrounding
it make it all the more incredible, and
it’s been a real labour of love.
“From start to finish it took around seven
years, mainly because I lost my eyesight so
early on in the project,” explains Roger. “With
my direction and an obsessive attention to
detail and with the help of Stuart who has

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Tech Spec
Body
1973 Mk1 Escort, turreted and four-linked.
Paint: Ermine White

Engine
Cosworth YB, Bosch Green injectors, T34
turbo, K&N air filter, Airtec intercooler,
wasted spark ignition, Kent ams, vernier
timing gears, Kevlar cam belt, Infinity
Exhausts 3 inch stainless steel exhaust,
Weber ECU

Transmission
Full leather retrim, including the
RST Recaros (below), looks superb.

T5 five-speed manual gearbox, billet
single-piece flywheel, hydraulic clutch
operation, Atlas axle with Quaife ATB

Suspension
Front: Gaz Shocks Gold coil-overs,
bespoke custom strut brace including
aluminium mounts, poly bushes,
Easysteer EPAS conversion using lowratio rack. Rear: Leda coil-overs, fivelinked with Panhard rod

Brakes
Front: Wilwood four-pot callipers with
300 mm drilled and grooved discs, EBC
Greenstuff pads, stainless steel brake
lines. Rear: Cosworth disc conversion,
standard pads, stainless steel brake lines

Wheels And Tyres
Front: 7x15 inch Compomotive ML
wheels, 195/60R15 Toyo Proxes tyres.
Rear: 8x15 inch Compomotive ML wheels,
205/60R15 Toyo Proxes tyres

Interior
Modified Escort RS Turbo Recaro seats,
full bespoke interior retrim in black leather
with white piping, wool carpets, Ford RS
steering wheel with the leather surround,
Little Auto’s roll-cage, stainless steel
fixings used throughout

Thanks
assisted me one or two evenings a week for
the last couple of years, we finished it,” he
says, and what an incredible achievement
that is. “I have applied so much thought into
all the modifications while paying particular
attention to detail. There is not one thing
that stands out; I am proud of the whole
project,” he smiles. “Even though I cannot
see it, several of my friends who know about
cars have outlined how good it looks,” he
adds, and we can only echo their feelings.
We don’t want to end this feature on a
downer, but Roger’s eyesight loss means
that his motoring journey has sadly ended
with this Escort. “As beautiful as the car is,
I do not have any other option other than

to advertise the car for sale shortly, as it is a
massive frustration to me that I am unable
to drive it with no eyesight,” he says. “It was
always my intention to use the finished car as
part of my retirement, taking it to a variety of
shows across the country and Europe,” Roger
adds, and hearing that is truly heartbreaking.
His story really drives the point home
that you shouldn’t take anything for granted
because you don’t know what you’ve got
until it’s gone, so make the most of now.
As a final hurrah and last-ever build,
this Mk1 Escort is a hell of a way to go
out, and if Roger can complete a build
like this without his eyesight, well, the
rest of us really have no excuses.

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To Stuart Mustchin, I cannot thank him
enough and truly appreciate all his help,
Pete and Jeff for all of the electrics, Dicky
at Bespoke Aluminium Components,
Glynn from Upholstery Solutions for
trimming and upholstery, Kenny Foxwell
for the centre console carpentry, Debs for
gathering components and accessories,
Infinity Exhausts for the bespoke exhaust,
Andy’s Auto Bodies for the immaculate
paintwork, Penfold Metalising for
powdercoating various components,
Eagle Hydraulics for fuel lines and various
connections, Sterling Power Tools for the
stainless steel fixings, Turbo Sport, for
the clutch and flywheel, Burton Power for
various engine components, Rally Design,
for the suspension mounts and bushes,
and Rix Engineering for the axle and diff

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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS

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ese rules
Starting a new project? Follow th

and you’ll see it through.

2. KNOW YOUR
LIMITATIONS
1.BUY THE BEST YOU CAN AFFORD
This is the oldest commandment but it still rings true. Buy the best you
can — whether that’s a car or a component, it’s sound advice. That rotten
shell may look like a bargain and you know you can rescue it, but in
the long run it’ll work out far more expensive in bits than buying a car
that’s already sound. Yes, a top car can cost a mint but spending years
welding up a teabag can be soul destroying — unless of course you plan
to spaceframe it. All you have to do is be sure you’re buying the mint
car you think you’re buying and not a plopped-up shed. Buy with your
wallet, not your heart – but remember to take your heart with you.

Unless you’re the most talented car builder on the
planet, no-one can do everything. Knowing when to
farm stuff out or when to buy ready-made parts is not
giving in — rather, view it as the most cost-effective
way of reaching the goal. For example, the car’s interior
can make or break the finished build as much as the
wheels, but it’s one of the most over-looked areas. If
you know where there’s a great upholsterer or supplier
of easy bolt-in repro door cards and you can afford it,
do it — it’s the bit you look at the most, after all… The
same applies to bodywork prep and paint. Help in all
areas works, but knowing those areas, is everything.

3. SET DEADLINES
There’s nothing like setting a
date when you want your project
completed by — if you don’t, the
project can drift and the completion
date will never arrive. But you need
to be realistic, too — you won’t build
a spaceframed car with 300 bhp in a
fortnight, unless you have a team of
very gifted employees. Rather, aim
to get sections of the build done by a
date, but don’t beat yourself up if you
don’t quite make it either. Life gets in
the way of everything – it’s easy to lose
track and get obsessed – that can lead
to project burn-out and you’ll simply
hate it and walk away. View it in stages
and make those small victories.

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4. GET HELP
It can be pretty insular working on a car on your
own. So if you can, share it — use social media
to post up bits you’re working on. This works not
just for encouragement in beating the garage
blues, but also whether something simply works
or doesn’t. If you can, work with a mate and
share a project, it makes everything far more
enjoyable — you get to the stage where you can’t
wait to get down the workshop although it can be
detrimental because you’re having too much fun!

5. CELEBRATE SMALL VICTORIES
There will come a point in a project where it looks like the build has
stalled — you’ve been slaving away and it’s not changing. 99 per cent
of all jobs are in the preparation — you simply have to work on the graft
before you can get to the glory. There are two ways you can look at
this — remember, every big job’s just lots of small jobs joined together,
so do one at a time, get it right as best you can before you move to the
next. Secondly, mock it up – even if they’re just tucked into the arches,
get the wheels on and make your car look how it should. Take a photo
of it, print it out and put it in a prominent place for inspiration.

7. LABEL EVERYTHING
6. MAKE ROOM TO WORK
Giving yourself plenty of room has more benefits than simply not tripping
over what you’re working on — you need to be able to see what you’re
building. Standing back from afar and critically viewing what you’re
doing is one of the most important aspects. If you can, get the car out of
the workshop (obviously not when it’s raining) get some mates round,
crack some beers or cakes and simply eyeball it. Then you’ll get the lines,
you’ll see if it works, if the stance is right, where it needs tweaking — a
million-and-one things you just won’t see in a cramped lock-up. Leave
this bit out and you’ll waste time and money on a car you’ll hate!

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Dismantling a car’s good fun but you need order
— countless times I’ve taken something to bits and
mentally made a note in a ‘yes, I’ll remember where
that goes’ fashion. The trouble is, you won’t. Projects
can take years and the chances of you remembering
exactly where everything goes are very slim. I now buy
lots of sandwich boxes from the Pound Shop, coupled
with plastic bags — I bag even the most obvious stuff
up and label it. That way I avoid the endless frustrating
hours looking for bits you know you have, but you can’t
remember where you’ve put them. Be methodical
— everything that goes with the steering column, for
example, goes in a box marked ‘steering column’!

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8. SORT STORAGE SPACE
A car has an awful lot on it — take it to bits and it’ll seem
to multiply tenfold. That’s fine if you have somewhere to
put it all, the problem comes when you try and work in
the same space you’re storing all the car’s internals — it
simply won’t happen. All you’ll do is trip over stuff, lose it,

or damage it as you shower your precious glass, interior
bits, painted parts, with MiG spatter. If you can, at least
divide your workshop into safe areas where the parts you
want to keep are out the way and won’t get damaged — you
will want as clear a space as possible in which to work.

10. HAVE A PLAN
9. DO ONE THING AT A TIME
The easiest mistake in the book is to wade into the car, ripping it to bits,
and ending up with a mess of confusion. If you don’t dismantle a car
in an ordered manner with a view to completing one step at a time, all
you’ll get is a thousand unfinished jobs. That is the quickest route to
depression, as you’ll simply get overwhelmed with the massive amount
of work to do. So if you’re going to dismantle it, there needs to be a
reason — like getting the shell shotblasted. That’s a great starting point,
and a clean, blank canvas will allow you to see what you have to do next.

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Knowing what you want is half of the battle — although,
some of the best cars simply evolve as they’re built,
combining the builder’s imagination with plenty of
experience. If you don’t choose a theme or plan out
what you want, the result can often be a confused car
that simply doesn’t gel. Merely bolting on the current
‘tweak of the week’ isn’t going to get you a winner, just
a combination of bits —remember the most successful
project cars are often very simple… It helps to sketch out
what you want, so try and do hundreds of doodles, and if
you can’t draw, keep mood boards or scrapbooks of the
things you like — and maybe list the things you don’t!

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ANGLIA 105E

With the looks of a racer, a snarling Crossflow and
sorted suspension to match, this period Anglia was
meant to be the perfect pocket rocket from the start...
nyone that’s built a project before
will tell you that it’s best to have a
plan and stick to it. Ciran Carton
is the owner of this Anglia and he knows
that well because he’s been planning
this build for a long time, as the car is a
tribute to everything he loves about seeing
these cars from his childhood. “When
growing up, I remember seeing Anglias
racing looking similar to this,” he recalls.
“It really stuck in my mind and I always
wanted my own version. I had a picture
in my head of what I wanted and I didn’t
deviate from that; I stuck to the plan.”
It helps that Ciran has always had
Fords around him having owned his
first Anglia at age 14, as his dad owned a
scrapyard, which would explain why he’s
very hands-on. “They were the easiest
and best cars to work on,” he confirms.

A

Going back
This build actually started some years
back, as Ciran had been building another
Anglia with all the right bits although
he was offered good money for it, so
sold up and moved onto a shell that was
perfect for his plan of a replica racer.
“It was rolling but a mess to start with,”
Ciran recalls. “The previous owner had
nailed Capri front suspension on with coach
bolts and the rear spring hangers were made
from chemical metal. It really should

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ANGLIA 105E

Replica Two Gates wheels
(right) really fill those
trailer arches.

have gone for scrap, but being a 1961
car, registered from Jersey in 1969 saved
it, as there aren’t many on a G-plate.”
Despite being in the business, Ciran
found he couldn’t crush the shell, so
instead got stuck into it with a clear
picture in his head of what he wanted;
a 1970s Oval Hot Rod style with a
nod to the Team Broadspeed racers.
“The legend George Polley in his
Anglia was a big influence and I remember
hearing that car and seeing all the
attention it got. I’d always wanted similar
and this was the car to do it with”.
Despite currently owning a Mk1
Cortina Super project, a Mk1 Escort
Mexico that needs a restoration, as well
as a Mk2 Escort RS2000 that’s having a
full nut-and-bolt restoration and another
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“GEORGE POLLEY AND HIS ANGLIA
WERE A BIG INFLUENCE AND THIS
WAS THE RIGHT CAR FOR THAT”
Mk1 Escort, affectionately known as
Lilly, which he’s owned the longest and
is due a restoration, Ciran tells us this
car was his bash at a proper build. It
helped that he had accumulated all the
parts for one of those Escort projects to
be a very capable car, but Ciran decided
it would all be better in this Anglia.
As a result, he happened to have built
a dry-sumped 1660cc Crossflow engine
with a Stage 3 Burton Power head and
cam breathing through twin 40 Dell’Orto
carbs. The engine was backed by a Type-9

gearbox with a Quaife straight-cut gearkit
and alloy housing, which was all slotted
into the Anglia together with a narrowed
English axle that was five-linked and
fitted with a Quaife LSD. Braking is
thanks to M16 callipers with Escort Mk2
RS2000 drums as well as a Milton Race
bias pedal box with remote reservoirs.
But when it came to suspension,
Ciran opted to go for a different
approach and chose to adapt the
Escort set up he had consisting of
a World Cup crossmember with

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INSIDE OUT
THE TRICK INTERIOR

Retrimmed Corbeaus look incredible in Tartan. We love
that Ciran’s kept the original bus-sized steering wheel.

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Despite the race car looks, there’s no roll
cage and the Anglia’s cool interior
features a mix of retro themes, but it’s
much more than a simple retrim of some
modern low-back seats, as Ciran
explains. “I was given the seats,” he tells
us. “They are original Corbeaus from the
1970s and I love they way they looked, but
I had the retrimmers come visit and they
really took it to the next level for
me.” Ciran chose genuine Scottish Tartan
because the colours suit the car’s period
theme and he chose to use genuine
Porsche leather to go with it too.
It’s matched with new headlining, door
cards and carpet while the sun visors
were retrimmed to suit and the original
steering wheel was retained. A set of
period-looking Smiths gauges complete
the look and set the car off just right.

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ANGLIA 105E

“I WANTED TO DO A
SIMILAR STYLE TO THE
TEAM BROADSPEED CARS,
BUT NOT A REPLICA”

The engine bay oozes period charm thanks to goodies like the
Mangoletsi linkage (above) and Castrol catch can (right).

Tarmac-specification Bilstein coil-overs,
adjustable TCAs, rose-jointed compression
struts, as well as eccentric top mounts.

Trailer king
To fit the wider track parts, bigger arches
were required but the rotten shell made the
ideal candidate for that true oval-racer look.
“A few people said trailer arches looked
rubbish on these cars, but to me it was the
ideal shell to make a go of it.” he explains.
So Ciran went to the source and bought
the arches from George Polley himself and
then went about fitting them while he also
dealt with the shell restoration. The result
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perfectly suits the style, hugely helped by
the colour scheme but that was just meant
to be, as he tells us the Imperial Maroon
is actually the car’s original colour.
“I wanted to keep some originality
and soul to the car, plus it’s close to
the colour of the Broadspeed cars,
which I wanted to do in a similar style,
although not a replica,” he reveals.
“The roof is inspired by Polley’s gold
top car, but the key was to subtly bring
all the pieces together that I liked.”
Ciran’s brother and his boss did the
bodywork and he reports they did a
perfect job, which is finished off with

reconditioned brightwork and gloss black
7x13 inch wheels to complete the look.

Magic number
Together with the clever interior retrim,
Ciran has built a great all-rounder
although it took about three years to
get right, as he admits he went back and
redid a few bits. The finished article is
exceptional and what’s more Ciran tells
us that it drives as well as it looks.
“It’s perfect and unlike how I was told
it would drive,” he reports. “So many
people said the Escort set up wouldn’t
work but I took my time getting it all to

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Tech Spec
Body
1961 Anglia 105E, fully restored, steel
trailer arches, all original chrome
reconditioned. Paint: Imperial Maroon
with Aztec Gold roof

Dry-sumped Stage 3 Crossflow is a peach, and
came from one of Ciran’s previous projects.

Engine
1660cc Crossflow, Stage 3 Burton
Power head, Kent Cams 234 camshaft,
Edwards Motorsport exhaust manifold,
twin 40 Dell’Orto carbs, dry sump
system, 123ignition Tune+ Bluetooth
programmable ignition

Transmission
Type-9 gearbox with Quaife alloy casing,
straight-cut close ratio gear set, 7.5 inch
clutch with lightweight skeleton flywheel,
Quaife ATB LSD with 4.1:1 ratio,
3J Driveline two-piece halfshafts

Suspension
Front: Tarmac-spec Bilstein coil-overs
with 220 lb springs, adjustable TCAs,
compression struts, eccentric top mounts,
Rose jointed and fully adjustable with
World Cup crossmember. Rear: shortened
Escort axle, five-linked with Rose joints,
1.9 inch ID coil-overs with 190 lb springs

Ciran’s planning to rebuild the Anglia
again once he’s finished an RS2000!

fit just right and with a few adjustments,
I can confirm it drives spot on. There are
so many bits I like about it; it’s different, it
sounds epic on full chat and people always
want to come over and chat about it.”
The result is a hugely enjoyable car that
makes all the right noises, as well as being
capable thanks to its light weight. The
Anglia has been corner-weighted and with
Ciran in it, the car weighs just 808 kg but
its agility isn’t the reason he likes to drive it
so much, as he explains. “The thing I like
most about it is I can take my daughter
Fae out in it and we just have a giggle.
We do as many breakfast meets as we can

and we always look forward to the Classic
Ford Show. We;’ve done Ford Fair twice
now, and we managed to deafen ourselves
under the tunnel. It’s now compulsory that
Fae winds the window down under the
tunnels and bridges and shouts ‘Rev it’.”
With the project being enjoyed as it
should you would think that Ciran is now
keen to move onto his other cars, but he
has plans to go over the Anglia once again
when he has the time. “I want to finish my
Escort RS2000, then I plan to rebuild the
car,” he reveals. “There are a few bits I’d like
to do better, just little niggly bits.” Always
stick to the plan is all we can say!

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Brakes
Front: M16 callipers with vented discs and
fast road pads. Rear: 9 inch Mk2 Escort
RS2000 drums, Milton Race bias pedal
box with remote reservoirs

Wheels and tyres
7x13 inch Two Gates replicas in gloss
black with Nangkang AR1 185/60/13 tyres

Interior
1970s Corbeau GT4 seats retrimmed with
Porsche leather and genuine Scottish
Tartan, new headlining, door cards and
carpet, retrimmed sun visors, original
steering wheel, Smiths gauges and
tachometer, pool ball gearknob

Thanks
To Yani at CCR Vehicle Body Repairs,
Cub Interiors, Brendan for coming to my
rescue and polishing it at the last minute,
my wife Sammy for the patience and
lastly Fae, for being my sidekick at the
shows and sharing my love of old Fords

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TOP 10 PROJECT CARS

TOP 10

Not sure what to get for your next
project? Try one of these for size.

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2. MK5 CORTINA
For: Very underrated
Against: Getting harder to find
The late Cortinas are hugely underrated. Apply the
street machine treatment — smoothed out and
whacked on the deck they rival a boxful of Magnums
buried deep in the freezer. In contrast to their
earlier, more expensive cousins, Mk5s don’t need
much modifying to give them modern mechanics
either, already being blessed with disc brakes, rackand-pinion steering and comfy double-wishbone
suspension. We are surprised these cars haven’t
caught on more. So here’s your chance to set a trend.
How much (condition B): £4500

1. MK4 ESCORT
For: Still quite easy to find
Against: Late 1980s grey interiors
It may not have the cool factor of the older, rarer and
pricier Mk3, but given the right treatment, the Mk4 Escort
has loads of potential. The good thing is there’s plenty
that’s already been done to these cars and a wealth
of bolt-on stuff, just waiting for the spanners, is still
available off-the-shelf - suspension and brake upgrades are
laughably easy. Think hard on doing something different and
you’ve got yourself a cost-effective winner. We love them.
How much (condition B): £2500

3. MK2 FIESTA
For: look great when modified
Against: rubbish interiors
With Mk1s starting to get more
expensive a few years back, it
was only natural that budding
Fiesta owners would start turning
their attentions to the shopping
versions of the younger Mk2.
They look particularly good
when given the retro treatment,
parts and panel availabilty is still
pretty good, and engine swaps
are far easier compared to the
Mk1, too. What’s not to like?
How much (condition B): £2500

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4. PUMA
For: great looks and handling
Against: rust
Fancy a cheap track hack? A firm Blue
Oval investment? Maybe just an
entertaining everyday driver? The
original Puma can do it all without
breaking a sweat – or, indeed, the
bank. Famed for its glorious handling,
the Puma was launched in August
1997 with a rev-happy 1679cc Yamaha-developed Zetec SE
powerplant, pushing out 123 bhp and hitting 60 mph in 8.8
seconds. Later Pumas were offered with weaker 1.4 and 1.6-litre

engines, so opt for an original 1.7 or a leather-clad
limited-edition like Millennium and Thunder.
How much (condition B): £1800

6. ANGLIA/POPULAR 100E

5. MK3 FIESTA
For: cheap
Against: rust
Surprisingly, the Mk3 Fiesta is still largelyunloved with its distinctive late 1980s styling —
big, plastic bumpers and all – the main reason.
Because of this, and despite their age, to many
they’re still to cross over into true classic status
(though you could argue the RS Turbo, XR2i and
RS1800 versions have), which means there are
a reasonable number about at affordable prices,
and sadly, plenty which have been abused, too.
On the plus side, they have loads of potential,
and loads of cheap tuning and upgrade parts.
How much (condition B): £1500

For: still plenty about
Against: everything needs upgrading
The 100E was the original budget-priced Blue Oval. Powered by a 1172cc
sidevalve engine and three-speed gearbox, the 100E was initially offered
as a two-door Anglia or four-door Prefect, with the Popular 100E from 1959.
Corrosion is the biggest concern when buying; the front wings, strut tops,
bulkhead, sills, chassis rails, floorpan, spring hangers, doors, A-pillars,
scuttle, boot floor and valance are all rot spots. You’ll be replacing pretty
much everything else, of course: a Zetec on throttle bodies would be our
choice, complete with refabricated bulkhead and tunnel for a five-speed
gearbox. Use a 105E rear axle, and update the front with Escort Mk1/2
struts, disc brakes and steering rack instead of the pre-historic originals.
How much (condition B): £3500

7. SIERRA
For: great looks and handling
Against: rust
Fancy a cheap track hack? A firm Blue Oval investment? Maybe
just an entertaining everyday driver? The original Puma
can do it all without breaking a sweat – or, indeed, the
bank. Famed for its glorious handling, the Puma was
launched in August 1997 with a rev-happy 1679cc
Yamaha-developed Zetec SE powerplant, pushing
out 123 bhp and hitting 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. Later
Pumas were offered with weaker 1.4 and 1.6-litre
engines, so opt for an original 1.7 or a leather-clad
limited-edition like Millennium and Thunder.
How much (condition B): £1800

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8. PROBE
For: Rare, stylishly retro
Against: age-old Gareth Cheeseman jokes
It’s got a iunjustified poor image and a badge
that’s the butt of jokes, but the Probe might
just be the rare and affordable classic Ford
you’ve been searching for. Launched in March
1994 as a Capri successor, the smooth-looking
coupé was an American-market design based
on the Mazda MX-6. Its two Mazda-sourced
engine options were 113 bhp 2-litre 16-valve
four-pot or 163 bhp 2.5 V6, the latter offering
137 mph and 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. Both
were more fun than popular culture suggest,
and in V6 trim it oozes retro charm – ripe for
subtle upgrades or wide-arch JDM wildness.
How much (condition B): £1500

9. MK1 FOCUS
For: the best Ford since the first Escort
Against: you’ll be arguing about what
justifies classic Ford status
The first-generation Focus rose above the crowd,
revolutionised a brand and stayed fresh for
decades. Indeed, a Mk1 Focus doesn’t
only look modern – 23 years after
it was launched – but even a
well-used example can still
be more fun to hustle along
a B-road than most current
econoboxes. It doesn’t
matter whether you pick
a basic 1.4-litre version or
the final ST170 (from 2002),
the Focus’s sublime chassis
is begging for more grunt.
How much (condition B): £1100

10. KA
For: one of Ford’s best-handling small cars
Against: one of Ford’s most rust-prone small cars
If Ford made Marmite, this would be the result – only
the sticky spread might last longer than the Ka’s
crumbly body. And it’s exactly that tissue-paper
build quality that turns so many Ford folk away
from one of the all-time best-handling small
cars. OK, its 59 bhp Endura-E engine won’t
win fans (0-60 mph took 14.3 seconds) but
that means improvements are simple
and effective. A Puma powerplant
and SportKa wide-track conversion
are easily achieved, while the plastic
bumpers and painted-metal cabin offer
infinite inspiration. And every trip to the
supermarket will be an autotest grin-fest.
How much (condition B): £1500

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LOST
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Words and Photos Jon Cass

When Kev Pegg was struggling to
restore his 24-valve Cosworth Capri,
by chance he came across an almost
identical car freshly rebuilt with a
specification he could only dream
of. His story could almost be like an
episode of Car SOS, though his bank
balance may think differently!

t was back in the late 1980s when Kev Pegg developed
an interest in Fords, purchasing a relatively-new Mk3
Escort Ghia even before he passed his driving test.
“I didn’t want my parents to know I’d even bought a
car, so I had to keep it on my friend’s driveway,” Kev
laughs, “it had a full XR3 bodykit with Cloverleaf
alloys and I’d often be found upgrading parts or
working on it with my friends.” Sadly, Kev never got the
chance to drive that first Mk3 as the car was sold before
he’d obtained his driving licence. “Once I had eventually
passed my test, I discovered I couldn’t afford the insurance on
an XR3 which was the model I really wanted anyway,” he smiles.
A more insurance-friendly Nova SR became Kev’s first road legal car
though it never quite provided that buzz he’d hoped for. “I replaced the
Nova with a 2.1 Mk2 Escort in white with blue Tiger stripes,” he remembers,
“I must have been the coolest kid on the estate until I blew the diff while trying
to show off!” As you can imagine, this spectacle caused Kev some serious
embarrassment and he quickly switched to another more discreet Mk3 Escort
followed shortly after by an immaculate Mk4 XR3i. “I guess I achieved my
original goal in the end, but soon family life got in the way and I had to make do
with boring cars for a while — a few decades to be more precise,” Kev laughs.

I

First Capri
The idea of a owning a Capri had never really been on Kev’s radar in his younger
days, but seven years ago, he bought himself a 1.6 Laser, fitted with a 2-litre
Pinto. “It needed some light restoration work, but I never really got round to
it,” he explains, “and it remains under the same cover since the day I bought
it, still awaiting some attention.” Quite possibly, the reason Kev was distracted
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Engine bay feels factory. Even the custom
radiator (right) looks like it should be there.

away from that first Capri was because he
bought himself another example, only this
time it turned out to be a 2.0S boasting
a far more potent 24-valve Cosworth V6
connected to a Type-9 ’box. “This was a
seriously-quick car, but the bodywork and
interior were both rough,” Kev tells us.
“Despite those issues, I fell in love with the
car instantly and planned to have it restored.”
Essentially, Kev had bought himself
another project and he knew the amount
of work required was way beyond his
capabilities. “There were only certain
jobs I felt comfortable doing myself and
fabrication wasn’t one of them” Kev says,
“I phoned around to obtain a few quotes
for a complete restoration and the figures
I received were eyewatering.” We should
point out here, Kev was fully aware his
car required a huge amount of man hours
and parts to bring it up to a high standard,
but like anyone else, when you total those
figures up it can produce quite a shock.
“I then approached Steve at SM Classic
Car Restorations in Doncaster about taking
on the Capri,” Kev recalls, “he was very
helpful and offered plenty of advice, but
because he’s so good at what he does, he was
swamped out with work for the next year.”
Disappointed but not totally surprised,
Kev decided to put the idea of a resto
on hold and began to consider selling
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both his Capris in favour of a tidy, usable
car. “The problem is, you often end
up buying someone else’s problems,”
Kev says, “but later that day, Steve rang
me back with some good news.”
Now Steve was fully aware that it
was a 24-valve Capri that Kev really
hankered for, but ideally one that wasn’t
rusty and dropping to bits. “Steve told
me about a BOA-converted Capri that
should fit my criteria perfectly and it just
happened to be for sale,” Kev recalls.
“It was a car that both he and another
restorer, Scott Hudson at SMH & Sons in
Wakefield had built together recently.”
Kev couldn’t believe his luck and
viewed the freshly-restored 24-valver
the following day. “Everything was
just right even down to the colour and
15 inch JBW four-spoke wheels,” Kev
recalls, “it was exactly how I wanted my
old Capri to look, only done better.”

SIX APPEAL
GOING THE OEM ROUTE

Perfection first
The reason for that such high standard of
finish is because Scott is a true perfectionist,
cutting corners just isn’t in his blood.
Starting life as a 1985 2.8i Special in Nimbus
Grey, the shell was stripped down and both
front wings replaced. “Welding was required
in certain areas and the shell was then
prepped and resprayed using Scott’s own

The 24-valve Cosworth BOA engine was
never an option for the Capri while it was
still in production, though many fans
wish it had. Understandably, slotting in
the 200 bhp V6 has become a popular
conversion in more recent times and in
addition to offering improved
performance over a standard V6, it looks
right at home in that generous engine bay
too. With neat touches such as a custom
radiator, twin oil catch cans and a custom
air box which cleverly houses a standard
traditional air filter, Kev’s example
manages to go one step further and still
retains that OEM look.

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“IT’S EXACTLY HOW I WANTED MY PREVIOUS CAPRI
PROJECT TO LOOK — ONLY BETTER”

Kev made the right choice with
this Capri, we think you’ll agree.

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15 inch four-spokes keep the factory look
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mix which is a modern take on the original
Nimbus Grey,” Kev explains, “I especially like
the subtle, period-style 2.9 Cosworth decals
Scott added.” The bumpers have both been
resprayed satin black and bumper ends all
replaced, providing a clean OEM look. In case
you were wondering, the grille is a last-ofline NOS item with the chrome removed!
Meanwhile, all the reusable chassis
components have been stripped back and
repainted to complement the flawless shell.
The Mk3 now benefits from a Type-9
gearbox while the front brakes have been
upgraded to Mondeo ST200 callipers with
Sierra Cosworth discs. Coil-overs with roller
top bearings at the front and premium
rear dampers along with polybushes allround provide surefooted handling.
This collection of chassis upgrades was all
necessary for the engine upgrade Steve and
Scott had planned in the form of that highly
capable BOA Cosworth engine. “Other
than a Janspeed exhaust which sounds the

part, the engine itself remains pretty much
standard,” Kev points out. Extra clever
touches such as the custom radiator, custom
air filter box and oil catch cans all add up
to one impressive and spotless engine bay
that would look at home at any show.

Leathered up
At first glance the classy 2.8i interior could
appear almost factory and much of it is but
look closer and you’ll spot the retrimmed
Recaro seats by Darren Archer Auto Interiors
in soft grey leather with dark grey velour
inserts not dissimilar to those of an RS1600i.
Needless to say, Kev bought his dream
Capri from Scott and Steve without any
hesitation and hasn’t looked back since. “Their
aftersales service has been fantastic too,” Kev
smiles, “I can’t recommend both of these
restorers highly enough.” OK, we admit this
might not be quite Car SOS, but with Scott
and Steve both solving Kev’s dilemma in one
fell swoop, maybe it’s more Car S and S!

Tech Spec
Body
1985 2.8i Special shell, Mk2 grille with
chrome painted black, satin black bumpers,
2.9 Cosworth decals. Paint: Nimbus Grey

Engine
2.9-litre Cosworth BOA V6, custom
radiator, Janspeed exhaust, Custom air
box, twin oil catch cans

Transmission
Type-9 five-speed, LSD

Suspension
Front: coil-overs, roller =bearing top
mounts. Rear: single leaf rear springs,
Bilstein dampers. Polybushed all round

Brakes
Front: Mondeo ST200 callipers, drilled and
grooved discs. Rear: 9 inch drums

Wheels and tyres
JBW RS 4 spoke 8x15 alloys, Toyo Celsius
195/50R15 tyres

Interior
Recaro seats retrimmed in grey leather and
velour, aftermarket temperature gauge,
pool ball gearknob

Thanks
Scott Hudson at SMH & Sons, Wakefield,
Steve at SM Classic Car Restorations,
Doncaster and Darren at Darren Archer
Auto Interiors

Retrimmed interior keeps the Special theme
but with darker, RS1600i-style seat inserts.

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Ford Heritage: Built to commemorate
Francois Delecour’s victory at the Monte
Carlo rally in 1994, the limited edition
Monte is one of the rarest Escort
Cosworths ever built.
anuary 1994; a gruelling weatherbeaten Monte Carlo rally; a gratifying
victory for Frenchman Francois
Delecour. He’d surged ahead of the pack
in L730 ONO, a freshly-built Group A
Escort Cosworth blasting the Monaco
mountains with rapid-fire anti-lag.
It was a well-deserved win for Delecour and
Ford, having been denied top spot on ’93’s
event thanks to Toyota’s heavily-questioned
tactics. What’s more, it was Ford’s very first
victory in Monte Carlo since 1953, and a
success that merited some serious celebration.
And what a better way than with
a limited-run production model
of the almighty rally weapon.
OK, we’re not talking about a hand-built
homologation special such as the Sierra
RS500 Cosworth, bred to crush motorsport
competition by applying race rules to family
saloons. We mean an enhanced version
of an already-outstanding machine – a
car produced in such small numbers that
it was guaranteed to become a classic.
Of course, Ford is no stranger to special
editions, having decades ago perfected
the art of adding stickers to induce sales
when interest in a range was on the wane.
The Blue Oval has churned out dozens
of thinly-veiled marketing exercises, often
boasting glamorous names to mask insipid
specifications, thrown together to use up old
parts or send off an ageing design: Cortina
Crusader; Mondeo Verona; Fiesta Freedom.
Some of the more sensational creations
– think of the Mk1 Fiesta Supersport or
Mk2 Escort Harrier – have used little more
than fancy alloys, a set of decals and a magic
touch to create seriously desirable machines.
Others – we’re looking at you, Mk5 Escort
Harrier and Mk6 Escort Mexico – have
been embarrassments to the brand.
The original Mk1 Escort Mexico, of
course, was a promotional masterpiece
borne of Ford’s success on an international
rally (the 1970 World Cup Rally, which
ran from London to Mexico), and based
on an already-brilliant Rallye Sport car.
So what better inspiration could
there be than to repeat the routine with
the world-beating RS Cosworth?
Sadly, Ford’s first special Escort Cossie
was never available in the UK. Offered only

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in Italy in June 1992, the very-limited-run
of 120 Miki Biasion editions was built in
tribute to Ford works driver, two-time world
rally champion, Massimo ‘Miki’ Biasion.
But it was certainly nothing special:
the basis was a non-sunroof Escort
Cosworth bodyshell in Diamond White,
with Hexagon cloth Recaro seats, keepfit windows and no stereo. Instead of the
usual Cosworth badge on the dashboard
was a plaque bearing the car’s build
number and Miki Biasion’s signature.
A Biasion influence led to the first Britishbound Escort Cossie limited edition, the
Acropolis of autumn 1993, named after
Miki’s win on the 1993 Acropolis rally.
Luckily for anyone with eyes and taste, the
Acropolis’s planned production run of 200
units never made it beyond one example,
finished in Zinc Yellow with colour-coded
alloys, dark red-tinted rear lights and black
vinyl on the B-pillars. The sole Acropolis
was converted into a French rally car but
Ford’s plans for a special Escort continued.
Various prototypes appeared, including
a rear-wheel-drive Cosworth shell (minus
Aero Pack but wearing the facelifted Escort
bonnet with oval grille) powered by an
RS2000 DOHC 2-litre engine; a similar
machine was fitted with a 2.9-litre V6.
Another yellow Cossie (which is still
owned by Ford as part of the Heritage
Collection, and the one we’ve been driving
over on page 8!) received some mild tuning
and a few interior tweaks, including an alloy
gearknob and seats trimmed in Raven Flow
cloth, complete with Motorsport logos.

Monte magic
A further machine, also Aero Pack-deleted
but believed to be running the regular
Cosworth YB engine, was equipped with
the awful Mk5B bonnet and tinted rear
lights. This time, though, it was finished
in an all-new colour – a deep metallic
maroon known as Jewel Violet.
At last, Ford was onto a winner, and Jewel
Violet became one of three shades (the others
being Mallard Green and Ash Black) available
on the UK’s first official limited-edition Escort
RS Cosworth: the Monte Carlo. The Monte
was created specifically to celebrate Francois
Delecour’s January 1994 victory and offered

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“THERE WERE 73 RIGHT-HAND-DRIVE MONTE CARLOS SOLD IN
BRITAIN, SPREAD EVENLY BETWEEN ALL THREE COLOURS”
for sale the very next month, in a restricted
batch of just 200 cars, built alongside the regular
Escort Cosworth by Karmann in Germany.
Thankfully, Ford opted to retain the
regular Cossie styling and original Mk5
front end, choosing instead to enhance the
phenomenal standard car with extras inspired
by the rally team. Most notable was the
replacement of the stock five-spoke alloys
with a set of 8x16 inch OZ Racing rims in
ET25mm offset, intended to replicate the
wheels worn by Ford’s competition cars.

Bodily, there were no alterations other than
badging. A set of silver decals was applied
to the doors and tailgate, reading Monte
in the then-current Ford Motorsport font.
The bootlid sticker sat in place of the usual
Ford emblem, which was repositioned in
the centre, above the lock – only now it was
a smaller Blue Oval sourced from Australia.
Customers were offered the usual Cossie wings
or Aero Pack deletion as a no-cost option.
Mechanically, the Monte received no
changes from the regular RS Cosworth.

The engine was the legendary 227 bhp YBT
with T3/T04B turbo and Weber-Marelli
management, mated to an MT75 five-speed
gearbox with four-wheel drive, ventilated
discs, and stock Cossie suspension.
Perhaps the biggest changes appeared in
the Monte’s cockpit, where its Luxury-spec
interior received a retrim. New Raven Flow
upholstery – as found in the mainstream Escort
Si and RS2000, along with the aforementioned
Zinc Yellow prototype – was applied to the
seats and door cards; the front seats also had

The first UK limited edition Escort Cosworth arrived in 1993, was
bright yellow, and named the Acropolis. It never took off, and the
sole car was converted into a French rally car.

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Italian Montes were
renamed Martinis in
honour of the rally team’s
Italian sponsor.

“INSTEAD OF THE USUAL COSWORTH LOGO THERE WAS A
BADGE FEATURING THE MONTE’S BUILD NUMBER”
Motorsport emblems embroidered on one
thigh support, plus a Recaro logo stitched
into the backrest beneath the head restraint.
There was a new steering wheel, too, featuring
diamond-shaped perforated sections at each
side of the leather rim, along with an airbag
fitted as standard. Like the prototype there was
also an alloy gearknob, plus a fresh handbrake
lever with matching alloy release button.
The rest was pure Lux trim – including
electric sunroof, windows and mirrors,
opening rear quarter windows and
quickclear heated windscreen.
Oh yes, apart from one other unique
addition: a special nameplate in a new upper
dashboard cover. Instead of the usual Cosworth
emblem there was a badge featuring the
Monte’s Motorsport logo alongside the car’s
individual build number, from 000 to 200.
Incidentally, number 000 was a pre-production
Monte Carlo kept by Ford, finished in Jewel
Violet and equipped with Motorsport decals
in place of the later Monte versions.
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But how many examples were really
built? Considering the production run was
so limited, and the cars were assembled
within relatively recent memory, Ford’s
figures are more than a little vague.
Officially, there were 200 Monte Carlos
produced, destined for Great Britain, Belgium,
Germany, Italy, Holland and France. But
France didn’t want an Escort named Monte,
and instead opted for the simple Motorsport
tag, meanwhile discarding the numbering
system and receiving a reported 100 examples.
Not to be outdone, the Italians reckoned
their Monte should be renamed Martini in
honour of the rally team’s sponsor, in turn
plastering Martini badges over the numbered
dashboard plaque. Were Monte Carlo
build numbers duplicated to cover these
Martini-badged Escorts? Quite possibly…
As for the UK market, experts reckon
there were 73 right-hand-drive machines sold
in Britain, spread relatively evenly between
all three colours but (almost) universally

wearing the Aero Pack. But, because Monte
Carlo production ran alongside regular RS
Cosworths until June/July 1994, a significant
number (probably around 20 UK cars) were
fitted with the later Small Turbo revisions,
including 217bhp YBP powerplant, T25
turbocharger and Ford EEC-IV engine
management. These Small Turbo cars generally
wore later build numbers than their Big Turbo
counterparts but there was reputedly some
crossover while specifications changed.
And if that all sounds too confusing, Italy
– again – can be blamed for making the Escort
RS Cosworth Monte Carlo story that bit
more difficult to fathom. Because, after the
main batch of Montes had been completed,
Karmann built a further 100 Monte-spec
Martinis, all packing YBP engines and offered
in a choice of Diamond White or Petrol
Blue paint. This time, though, there was no
numbered plaque on the dashboard, and a
Martini badge was randomly positioned on the
fascia; nearly, but not quite, the full Monte.

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EVENT REPORT

GBCJ FIESTA
OF FORDS 2024

FIESTA POPULAR

The Great British Car Journey’s Fiesta Of Fords brought out a great
crowd and selection of cars, naturally. Here’s what went down.
Words and Photos Jon Cass

fter the major success of their two
previous annual Fiesta Of Fords
gatherings, it’s of no surprise The
Great British Car Journey Museum in
Derbyshire went ahead and organised a
similar event this year, too. After a miserable
spring and questionable summer so far,
their chosen date of early June was perfectly
timed to coincide with beautiful weather.
As predicted, the warm sunshine and
dry roads brought out the classics in
large numbers, many travelling a long
distance to attend this increasingly popular
event. As usual the variety of cars on offer
was varied to say the least with Anglias,
Capris, Escorts, Granadas, Fiestas, Sierras,
and countless Cortinas soon filling the
generously sized car parks. Museum chief,
Executive Officer and the man behind this
venture, Richard Usher also selected his

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fine collection of blue oval badged cars
to be brought out into the sunshine too,
almost resulting in a separate show itself!
Speaking to the many owners, it’s
refreshing to know so many enthusiasts
are still putting a huge amount of work
into keeping these old cars on the road
and we heard a few nice stories too. John
Stretton’s stunning Mk1 Cortina GT which
looks to have been restored last week was
in fact rebuilt over 20 years ago. “My
mum owned the car since it was almost
new until she passed away,” John tells us,
“I didn’t have the heart to sell her beloved
GT, so I spent four years carrying out a full
restoration and have looked after it since.”
Similarly, the Car Of The Show award
selected by Richard Usher went to Steve
Harwood who’d brought along his dad’s
old Mk2 XR2. “My dad, Allan passed away

last year after taking care of this car since
2002,” Steve says, “I brought my mum along
today and winning this award has just made
our day.” Steve’s win also ties in nicely with
the museum’s Drives Dad’s Car theme too!
Meanwhile, second and third place trophies
were awarded to the grateful owners of an
often-overlooked Mk3 Fiesta Bonus and a
Brooklands Capri. As usual for a GBCJ event
which incidentally are also held regularly
for other marques, the atmosphere was
relaxed and friendly throughout the day.
The GBCJ have already set a date for a
similar event next year which will be held
on June 1, 2025 and if you can’t wait until
then, the museum contains a vast selection
of old Fords within their display, some of
which you are even able to take for a drive
as part of their popular drivedadscar.com
attraction. Sounds like a perfect day out to us!

LIKE YOUR CAR!

WILL STOVIN
MK1 FIESTA POPULAR

FIND OUT MORE
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Will always had the desire to one day
own a Mk1 Fiesta, but he had his work
cut out when he bought this 957cc
Popular. “It hadn’t been on the road for 17
years,” Will says, “it required a full bare
metal restoration.” This arduous task
was carried out with the help of Will’s
brother and dad, requiring numerous
new panels along
the way. The respray
was outsourced
elsewhere and
although this custom
shade is similar to
Terracotta, it is in fact

far brighter. “It came out better than
planned,” Will laughs. The original
957cc engine remains in place for now
but Will has spiced things up with 50
mm lowering springs, XR2 front brakes
and those cool four-spoke rims.

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LIKE YOUR CAR!

MATT DAVIS
MK2 MEXICO
Matt is best known for his pristine, modified
Series 1 RS Turbo but he’s always had a
hankering for a Mk2 Mexico. This 1978
model fitted the bill perfectly and was
bought from a mate after being restored
eight years ago. “I knew the shell and engine
were good, but it’s taken another £8000 just
in parts to reach this standard,” Matt
says, “the shell is now
body coloured and detailed
underneath.” Matt has also
added a few subtle upgrades
including AP Racing brakes
and Sierra rear discs while

the 2.1 Pinto boasts a performance cam,
twin 45 Webers, electronic ignition and an
alloy radiator. He’s also fitted adjustable
Bilstein suspension and had the Recaro roll
top seats retrimmed by Aldridge Trimming.
Meanwhile those polished 15 inch JBW fourspokes finish this classy Mex off perfectly.

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GBCJ FIESTA
OF FORDS 2024

LIKE YOUR CAR!

MARK DOWNS
ANGLIA 105E
Mark is a huge blue oval fan and has
quite an impressive collection including
a Mk2 RS2000, V8 Mustang and a
Toyota-engined Mk1 Cortina. Today he
brought along his 1600 Pinto powered
Anglia 105E with the help of his everwilling brother, Richard. “I lost most of
my sight in an accident 16 years ago,”
Richard tells us, “fortunately my brother
has always been there
to take me out in my
cars on a weekend.”
This is Mark’s third 105E,
the first was damaged
in a fire and the second

LIKE YOUR VAN!

MATT PAGE
MK2 TRANSIT
Something you don’t see every day,
well actually you probably will if you
happen to live in Derbyshire as Matt
uses this Mk2 Transit for his antique
and motor memorabilia business and
tends to get around quite a bit! Matt
was instantly smitten when he first
clapped eyes on the left-hand-drive Mk2
resplendent in that retro Castrol livery.
In fact, he was so smitten,
he went all the way to
Austria to fetch it back!
“I drove it back home
to Chesterfield,” Matt
smiles, “it never once
missed a beat and hasn’t

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done since.” Previously owned by
a tailor, the pampered Transit was
lightly recommissioned and resprayed
in Austria. “The van creates plenty
of attention wherever it goes, “ Matt
smiles, “I often take it to shows as well
as using it for work.” Little wonder
Matt is always smiling if he gets to
drive around in this beauty every day!

one was a little too underpowered for
his liking. This 1600 engined example
running twin 40s and a mixture of
upgraded chassis components from the
Escort and Capri seems to suffice. “It
was built for hillclimbing originally, so
its pretty quick,” Mark smiles. Hopefully
he’ll have better luck with this one!

FordFest
Mallory Park, September 22

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West Berks Classic Vehicle Show
August 4
Newbury Showground, Berkshire UK
www.newburycarshow.co.uk
Coffe & Chrome
August 4
The Impney Estate, Worcestershire UK
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Ford Fair
August 11
Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire UK
www.fordfair.co.uk

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Retro Rides Gathering
August 11
Mallory Park Circuit, UK
http://retroridesgathering.com
Mk1 and Mk2 Cortina and Anglia 105E
National Weekend
August 16-18
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire UK
www.mk1cortina.club
Simply Ford
August 18
Beaulieu, UK
www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-ford
Classic Ford October issue on sale
August 30
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SEPTEMBER
TRAX
September 1
Silverstone Circuit, Northants UK
https://events.fastcar.co.uk/trax
Goodwood Revival
September 6-8
Goodwood Circuit, UK
www.goodwood.co.uk
Kent’s Classic Car Show
September 8
Aylesford Priory, UK
www.kentsclassiccarshow.co.uk

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Blackpool Ford Day
September 15
Blackpool Promendade, Lancs UK
www.fordday.co.uk

Ford Power Live
September 15
Brands Hatch
www.fordpowerlive.co.uk

European Ford Event
September 15
Megaland Landgraaf, The Netherlands
www.europeanfordevent.nl

FordFest
September 22
Mallory Park Circuit, Leicestershire UK
www.fordfestshow.co.uk

Coffe & Chrome
September 15
Prescott Speed Hillclimb, Gloucestershire UK
www.footmanjames.co.uk/coffee-chromecollective

OhSoRetro Show
September 29
The Rec, Margate, UK
www.ohsoretro.co.uk

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Coffe & Chrome
October 13
The Impney Estate, Worcestershire UK
www.footmanjames.co.uk/coffee-chromecollective
Ultimate Stance
October 27
Telford International Centre, Shropshire UK
www.ultimate-stance.co.uk

NOVEMBER
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show
November 8-10
NEC, Birmingham, UK
www.necclassicmotorshow.com

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ARI UP
I enjoyed your recent
feature on Ari Vatanen.
I saw him on the RAC,
back in the day. Now
all the top drivers were
good, but the degree of
commitment Ari showed
through a left-rightleft (and up-down-up)
S section (with either
stone walls or ditches
either side) was actually
quite scary to watch.
You got the impression
that if he made even
the tiniest mistake it
would be game over.
Even the crowd could
sense it — the general
noise/chatter with other
drivers was “Yay!” or
other cheering, plus some
clapping. But not with
Ari. He came through the
section (in a Rothmans
Escort RS) like his arse was on fire and
seemed to only touch the ground two
or three times in total, adjusting his
direction of travel by pointing the front
wheels while in mid-air, off the yumps,
such that when he touched down for a

split-second the car jerked onto its
new line and off it went. If he’d got
the wheel angle wrong it would
have been curtains, no question.
The crowd reaction was a mixture
of “Ooh” and stunned silence,

followed by a cheek-blowing, “Crikey,
he’s on it”. The only other driver
I’ve ever seen drive like that was
Pentti Airikkala in a Chevette HSR.
Jay Behr
UK

The man
Aussie racer, Dick Johnson was the most
successful runner of the Sierra in this part of the
world and had considerable success in Europe, too.
A feature on Dick and his racing career in Classic
Ford would be extremely interesting to all readers.
Dick ran a very professional race team here in
Australia and I think you would be fascinated by
his racing career from the home-grown start to
the successful team-owner/manager. I believe
his story would not only reach out to the hearts
of all Ford fans but any person lucky enough to
read an article with a background such as Dick’s.
Mike Cattley
Australia

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Mk1 Mystery
I was in Pisa in Italy recently and
happened to spot a Mk1 in a railway
station car park. I went to have a look
and take a photo and it turned out to
be a 940. I have trawled the internet
and through books, but have been
unable to find out much about the
car such as production figures and
where it was in sale. Any information
would be greatly appreciated.
Keep up the good work!
Tom Middleton
UK

Alex Brnisn: My 1969 Capri 1300 XL from Sardinia.

The 940 was only available in
export-spec Mk1s. It must have
been pretty gutless!

James Kloots: Finally have the little 3.7 litre Essex ready
to go on the dyno.
Caroline
Ridgwick: Who
remembers these
brilliant models
by Terry Ross?

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stamps? In their 1971 catalogue
for 1200 books you could get a
brand-new Escort MkI 1300XL, ‘In a
production colour to your choice’. I
wonder how many they gave away?
Liam Newson
UK

Boyan Bozhilov: My 2.8i on a classic car day in
Kaloyanovo, Bulgaria.

Sr an Jevti : My 1:43-scale classic Fords.

Missing Mk1
Can you help trace a blue Mk1 fourdoor Cortina, registration 129 TTX?
I’d like to know if it’s in the scrapyard
or in good hands.
Keith French
UK

Howie Fowler: Spotted resting on the isle of Majorca.

Gordon Streeter: Remembering the good times!

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Car: Mk1 Capri
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Capri 3-litre GXL which I ordered
new from Dees Of Croydon in
1972,” reveals Ted, “paying extra
for wax treatment to be carried
out on trhe underside which
has held it in good stead.”
“All of my family have grown up
with this car, which has been used for
various occasions from weddings to
taking my daughter to the prom and
blessings at church. I used it for work
in the early days but as my family got
bigger I had to garage the car where it
spent a few years covered up, but now
it’s back out again being used regularly
alongside my son’s Mk1 Escort.”

Dave Maughan
From: USA
Car: Mk1 Capri
Dave has owned no fewer then 18 Capris
since the late 1980s. “This is one of my more
recent builds,” he says. “It’s a 1976 Federal
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deleting the horrible 80 lb US bumpers, side
lights, grille mounted indicators and so on.”
Dave has employed some neat tricks to get
it looking spot-on. “The bumpers are replica
Mk1 Escort quarters up front, mounted upside
down, because I think they fit the Capri better

that way,” he says. “Out back is a new-old
stock Mk1 Capri bumper, stripped, filled and
painted. All bumpers are on custom aluminium
brackets. The engine is a 2.3 Pinto for the
moment, but I have a 2300 Turbo Lima ready
to drop in it once I get a few minutes.” Lovely!

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Rashid Nakhuda
From: Barbados
Car: Mk1 Escort
Rashid lives in Barbados, but before you get
too jealous, take a look at the 1970 Escort
he’s got... it needs a bit of work! Fortunately,
Rashid and his half-brother Mathieu

aren’t afraid of some graft, and are putting
together a top-spec car. Over to Rashid.
“Mathieu is very talented when it comes
to rust repairs and my baby had a lot on her.
Repairs are required on both A-pillars, sills,
front floorpans, engine bay, rear valance,

roof guttering, rear arches, door skins,
trunk, front panel and rear right panel.
“We are hoping to complete the body soon
to send it to be strengthened and have
a custom roll cage fitted. The end result
will be a Mexico-arched rally Escort.”

Kev
From: UK
Van: Mk1 Transit
“We drunkenly purchased this camper
via eBay in September 2018, paid way too
much for it and had it delivered to us in West
Yorkshire less than a week later,” says Kev.
“There was bad luck from the start —- as it
came off the delivery truck, the winch cable
snapped but luckily the handbrake of the
camper held as the delivery company had
parked on the hill outside our workshop.

We then began taking back the
damp then the rust and were left with
only a bulkhead and chassis!”
“Fast forward almost six years and
we have a finished motorhome!
It’s now running an ST170 engine on
petrol and LPG with an RX-8 six-speed
gearbox, custom-made inlet manifold, air
bags on all four corners, front and rear anti-roll
bars, and electric power steering. It also
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“Myself and my girlfriend, Sam have done
all the work including the fabrication, wiring,
plumbing, woodwork, and upholstery with only
the Aston Martin Tungsten Grey paintwork and
the standalone ECU mapping done externally.
“Apparently, the van was purchased
in 1969, then later driven from Australia
to the UK, landing here in 1977 - I have
been told the guy wrote a book about
the roadtrip but have yet to find it.”

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Contents
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Tuning guide: Pinto

SAFE TECH
84

How to get more from your 2-litre.

82

Our Projects: Mk2 Orion
The latest on Ade’s budget build.

Our Projects: Mk1 Fiesta
Mike’s Mk1 hits the track.

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Expert Clinic
Problem with your Ford? We can help

When working on cars and using tools of any
kind — especially power tools — always use
protective gear: goggles, gloves, ear defenders,
masks and a decent set of overalls are essential.
A fire extinguisher is also advisable.
Never work under a car without supporting
it with axle stands and if you’re not completely
confident of your ability to complete any
task safely, leave it to the experts.

The A B C of tuning
F is... forced induction
Forced induction is used to increase an engine’s power and efficiency. A forcedinduction engine is essentially two compressors in series. The compression stroke of the
engine is the main compression that every engine has, and an additional compressor
feeding into the intake of the engine makes it a forced induction. This greatly increases
the total compression ratio of the entire system, and this intake pressure is called
boost. Two commonly-used forced-induction compressors are turbochargers (above)
and superchargers. A turbocharger is a centrifugal compressor driven by the flow of
exhaust gasses. Superchargers can be found as different types of compressors but are
all powered directly by the rotation of the engine — usually through a drivebelt.

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Tuning guide

2-LITRE PINTO
Along with the Crossflow, the Pinto is the backbone of
the classic Ford tuning scene. Here’s how to get more
out of yours — without spending a fortune.

espite a myriad of
16-valve engines being
available for classic Ford
fitment, eight valves are a touch
more traditional. But the choice
comes down to just two — the
Crossflow and the Pinto. And
being realistic the latter’s going
to produce acres more power
confirming it as a firm favourite.

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And thanks to plenty of Pinto
stalwarts continually wringing
massive power from the Pinto’s
bores — and in excess of 200
bhp — it’s still as popular as ever.
But if you want to ‘cheat’, there’s
always the fabulous YB 16-valve
head on offer too. Yep, even that
comes under the Pinto banner,
albeit requiring converting

back to normally-aspirated
power. Right now Cosworth are
even remaking them too...
But what’s the ‘cammy’ motor
all about? What are its roots
and which is the best base to
build a strong motor from? In
usual Classic Ford style, we
break it down into component
form to discuss the nitty gritty.

Contact
Contacts:
AP Racing Engines
01623 490777
www.apracingengines.
co.uk
Burton Power
020 8518 9127
www.burtonpower.
com
Kent Cams
01303 248666
www.kentcams.com
Tiger Racing
01945 466200
https://tigerracing.com
Webcon
01932 787100
www.webcon.co.uk

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tuning guide: 2-litre pinto

History
Originally introduced in the 1970 American Pinto
(pictured), our version arrived in the Mk3 Cortina — but
not all models received the powerplant until 1973, when it
replaced the Crossflow. The Escort RS2000 really started
the performance ball rolling when it received the Pinto in
1973, and subsequently the Mk2 and the Mexico (1600).
Being the first Ford ‘world engine’, everything got a
Pinto but the Sierra provided the next big development.
The 1600 and especially the 2-litre were the Pintos,
with more accurate block castings and therefore were
a better performance base — luckily the engine casting
configuration changed too, making identification easy.
Mid-life, the Sierra received an 1800cc unit as well as
becoming unleaded. Yet another version, this time a
1600, came along in 1984 with the E-Max, while the most

famous Pinto of them all arrived in 1986 — the turbo
YB, which was based on a late 205 (injection) block.
The Pinto was finally phased out in the late 1980s in
favour of the twin-cam, chain-driven I4 unit.

Block
First thing’s first: there are two series of blocks — Cortina and Sierra — both of
which are cast iron. The latter is preferable due to more accurate core casting
and thicker walls meaning it will take extra capacity more reliably.
Cortina blocks can be identified by having their size cast into the side, for
example, 16 denoting 1600, 20 is 2-litre and so on. The later blocks
carried a 5 after the capacity, so 205 now means
2-litre, 165 is 1.6-litre and so on.
The later engines all carried the same stroke but
the bore size is different, hence the myriad of blocks
— see the bore and stroke chart. Common overbore
size on the 2-litre is to 93 mm resulting in 2090cc
(2.1 litres), although there are
several piston options.
All sumps are rear-bowl and the majority are
steel. RS2000 and Cosworth YB are both alloy.

Bore and stroke
Casting
13
16
165
185
20
205

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Capacity
1300
1600
1600 (E-Max)
1800
2000
2000 (injection)

Bore (mm)
79.02
87.67
81.32
86.20
90.82
90.82

Stroke (mm)
66.00
66.00
76.95
76.95
76.95
76.95

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Camshaft
The Pinto’s cam geometry means
it is a much better idea to use a
kit rather than try and work it out
yourself — it’s easy to get it wrong,
promoting premature wear. Always
fit a new spray bar, while a vernier to
dial in cam timing’s a good idea.

First upgrade’s usually a Kent
FR32 (carb) or FR34 (injection),
providing greater lift on the latter
and more duration on the former.
With correct induction you should
see up to 160 bhp with an FR32.
Subsequent Kent RL31 and RL32
cams will put the standard rods

seriously on the limit with their
peak rev ranges of 7500 and 7750
respectively, although you should
see power approaching 200 bhp.
Cams beyond that dictate higher revs
and therefore steel components — a
cam catalogue’s your best guide here.

Crank, rods and pistons
All Pintos have a cast bottom end, which means rev limitations.
The ‘safe’ ballpark figure for any such assembly is around 7500 rpm,
after which you’re on the limit of the material’s construction.
However, Pinto cranks are strong with a reputed
8000 rpm limit — the YB’s, by
contrast, is steel. However,
the rods and flat top
pistons are only good for
between 7000-7500 rpm.
Common overbore’s to
2.1, where the traditional option is
2.8 V6 pistons plus diesel rods, although
the latter has floating pins as opposed to
standard Pinto interrance. Therefore they
need converting, pistons decking and other
machine work too... Therefore, +0.090-inch cast
pistons are now more common and practical for this conversion.
For revs beyond these limits (watch your cam!), you’ll need steel rods and
forged pistons. Plus, depending on lift and compression, valve pockets.

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tuning guide: 2-litre pinto

Cylinder head
Cortina and Sierra heads differ — the majority of the latter are
unleaded. Check the seats though, as they often fall out,
plus the head construction means you can only
fit shallow, 4-4.5 mm inserts.
The 2-litres have big ports
making 45s necessary although
the standard valves are heavy,
compromising revs. Guides
also need attention; they’re cast
iron, massive and restrict flow.
Compression also needs
raising — most are around 9.0:1
and a safe maximum is to skim the
head by 0.080 inches; thus reducing
the combustion chambers. This
should result in CR of about 10.5:1.
Removing the guides and fitting
slimmer bronze ones also coincides
with port work too although it’s
common to merely clean them up and leave the standard 2-litre valve
size of 42.101 mm/1.657 inches and 36.2 mm/1.425 inches for a Stage
1 head. Bigger valves dictate more port work and better cam:

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3 (Grp 1)
Full Race

Inlet (mm)
42.0
44.5
44.5
45.5

Exhaust (mm)
36.0
36.0
38.1
38.1

Exhaust
The Mk2 RS2000 produced
roughly 10 bhp more than
the Mk1 mostly thanks to
its better-flowing exhaust
manifold, so this is an excellent
way to get a boost to the
power figures on a budget.
Next best is an Ashley
big-bore tubular exhaust,
which fits a surprising amount
of applications and good
for about 160-180 bhp.
Road use and torque
dictates a 4-2-1 manifold
coupled with 1.5 or 1 5/8-inch
primaries of about 12-18
inches long, flowing into
around 1.75-inch secondaries
that are 20-24 inches long.
A 4-into-1 manifold is more
suited to top-end revs and power
with 1 5/8-inch primaries and
between 24-36 inches in length.

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Induction
Both carb and injection were used
on the Pinto although the more
commonly used 2-litre carb is a Weber
32/36 DGAV twin choke — this is
actually good for around 135 bhp. You
can get this with the combination of
Stage 1 head and FR32 cam kit.
A more common upgrade though is to
swap to a 38 DGAS from a 3-litre Capri,
which has the benefit of mechanical
secondaries — you’ll get a touch more
power and response although you’ll
notice the increase in fuel consumption!
More common is the swap to
sidedraughts, however 40s on a
2-litre simply won’t flow enough air,
causing a restriction, so you should
go straight to 45 DCOE Webers.
However, gaining popularity currently
are bike carbs — they maybe seen as
budget since you can source a set with
manifold for under £300, but they are
almost self-tuning. A bike carb is variable
venturi, so picking their size is not as
critical as DCOEs, which need correct
airflow for a strong vacuum signal.
As a guide, an FR33 cam, Stage 2

head and twin 45s should see around
160 bhp, while bigger cams, 48s or even
50s will approach 200 and beyond,
especially with larger capacities.
Complete engine management

systems and throttle bodies, which
will give ultimate power, are available
from the likes of Jenvey, but in most
cases it’s actually more common
to use traditional induction.

Ignition
Cortina engines were equipped with
archaic points, but the later engines
had electronic distributors. However,
the curve will want adjusting — and
the most popular choice is to ship it
straight to H&H Ignition Solutions for
updating.
There are other courses to take
though — fitting an electronic ignition
kit such as Pertronix or buying an
Aldon Ignitor, although the latter’s
more likely to tune the ignition curve.
Many people also favour an ignition
booster such as MSD 6AL.
Increasingly popular is managed
ignition in conjunction with twin
sidedraughts or bike carbs — get the
right set and they’ve a throttle pot
built in too.
This type of spark is controlled by
computer meaning it can be mapped
for much better response, driveability
and none of that coughing and
spluttering malarkey.

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What’s been
done this
month:
Still working
through the teething
issues, then got
stopped by the
police

Next on the
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Add some suitable
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It was going so well: the Orion breaks down, then gets
subjected to some unwarranted Police, Camera, Action...
ith a fresh interior newly
installed to my bargain,
raffle-win Orion I thought
I was as good as ready to put some
proper miles on the clock, but not
quite! An oil leak up top meant I had to
replace the rocker gasket. Thankfully
a cheap and easy fix on a CVH. While
in there I noticed quite a bad leak from
a core plug just behind the distributor
too. With a trip the width of Scotland
looming the next day I opted to bung
some of B&Q’s finest plumber’s paste
on for a temporary fix. My worries of
this leaking were unfounded though.
I even left it idling for half an hour on
the sunny morning we were ready to
set off to check all was well. No leaks,
all good! Well, no. The intense heat
seemed to be the last straw for the
ignition module which suddenly died
5 minutes into the journey!
Motor factors laughed at the idea of
finding one and the RAC were more
than happy to just give a quick tow
back, so that left the Orion parked up
awaiting a fix.
Still intent of immediate daily
use (and wanting some proving
miles before the 500 mile trip to
the Classic Ford Show) I hastily put
the word out to see if anyone had a
spare. Thankfully local hot rodder

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Scottie had one in his stash, so it was
quickly fitted, and all was well (not
to mention also bagging a cracking
pair of retro Audioline shelf speakers
from him too)!

Stop and search
The car may be working, but the
drama only escalated! Passing
through Glasgow on a regular
Monday morning the odd sight of
five traffic police cars in my rear view
mirror appeared. Not thinking for
a second it was for me I was fully
expecting them to fly by on whatever
mission they were on. Not so, their
mission was me! Yes, all five cars
swooped upon the unsuspecting
Orion in a boxing-in manoeuvre
leaving me jamming the brakes on!
After an hour of hard shoulder chat
(and narrowly avoiding handcuffs)
it turned out a previous owner had
mistakenly reported the car stolen
in a numberplate mix-up and the
police hadn’t removed the marker
from the car! Thankfully I had a ton
of evidence at hand that the car
was mine and the other police force
responsible admitted their mistake
so I was free to go!
The drama didn’t end there
though. As I pulled away happy to

be a free man still in possession of
an Orion I could hear the exhaust
get louder and louder. By the time
I was almost home the inevitable
happened. Yes, the downpipe
snapped! Unable to remove the
system and with nothing to tie it up,
I used a tow rope to hoist the split
pipe off the ground enough to get it
mobile again. This trip wasn’t far to
NHP Motorsport to get some more
fixes done — I had had enough of
DIY action at this point — so once
there Chrissy got stuck into renewing
the back brakes — one of which was
sticking badly due to a seized wheel
cylinder — replace the bodged up
coreplug, repair the exhaust and
fit a replacement cooling fan as the
original had started drawing way too
much current and killing fuses.

Show time
With the Classic Ford Show
approaching soon I had my work cut
out for me and knew exactly the look
I wanted for the car. So an Orion grille
and RS Accessory spoiler were both
sourced for that 1990s look.
I just hope the 1990s-style
questionable reliability and traffic
police action calms down a bit in time
for the next update!

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Old school trick to seat and seal cork gaskets is to
use a smear of grease.

RAC to the rescue after breaking down 5 minutes into
what was going to be a 2 hour drive!

The Orion’s rocker cover gasket was quite obviously
knackered. Replacement easily sourced.

Nasty splodge of B&Q bodge sealer worked
temporarily on the leaking core plug.
Being boxed in by five traffic cars is not an
experience Ade would highly recommend.

First attempt at finding a replacement ignition
module was a fail...

Seized, perished and worn-out rear brake parts all
replaced while at NHP Motorsport.
Melted fuse signalled a dying cooling fan which was
swiftly replaced.

Comfy cruiser? Split downpipe and tow-rope hasty
‘repair’ added to an already ruined day.

RS alloys finally wearing their centre caps.

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Audioline Shelf speakers look so suitably retro and
sound it too!

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Mike’s Mk1 Fiesta
Mike takes a brave pill or two and books the Fiesta in for a track day
and some much-needed tuition at Brands Hatch’s legendary circuit.
What’s been
done this
month:
Booked a track day

Next on the
to-do list:
Book another track
day

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used to always have an excuse
why I wouldn’t book a track
day. Whether the car’s in bits
again, or its wasn’t properly set-up or
simply short of time and cash — I am
fully aware it would appear I seem
to enjoy the build a lot more than
actually driving in the car! However,
since I’ve been hanging around with
Lawrence Darcey with his bonkers,
K20 turbo Escort things are starting
to change… His get-up-and-go-forit approach to owning a modified
classic Ford is all about the seat
time, and driving the wheels off of it
wherever possible! So a bit of peer
pressure from Loz and I was signed
up for an MSV all-Fords evening
track session at Brands Hatch.
The car didn’t need much prep
work to get it ready. I simply slung the
rollcage back in, fixed a boost leak and
changed some fuel lines that looked
like they had started to perish. Then
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octane fuel in the tank. Lawrence
on the other hand had his gearbox
and propshaft off, trying to pinpoint
harmonic vibration issue. A couple of
days down at The Doghouse HQ saw
the cars prepped and ready. Whether
I was ready was another matter.

Alarming noise
On the day we drove round the M25
to Brands Hatch and for some reason
my car alarm decided to go off for the
whole duration of the journey. When
we arrived I had to dig out the siren
and throw it in the bin. Luckily, the
car still ran without the siren fitted so
we set about signing on, followed by
a quick briefing and before we knew
we were out on track completing the
sighting laps. In all honesty, this was
my first proper track day and I fast
learnt I was a little bit out of my depth
with full-blown race cars such as
Steve Goldsmith’s EcoBoost Anglia
and some pretty serious, big-power

Cossies out at the same time. I was
well out of my comfort zone and fully
aware I was cautiously off the pace
and needed some pointers fast!
The MSV track day team had
James Blackman on hand. He is
a professional racing driver who
happily jumped in with me and
literally told me what to do and what
not to do. Which was a huge help
to build my confidence and know
where to put the car on the track and
how front-wheel-drive car needs
to be placed going in and out of the
corners. One thing became apparent
very quickly was my road tyres lack
a of grip and this wasn’t helped by
when the rain started to come down.
With the conditions changing, I fast
realised I have built this car with far
more power than I can handle or
make good use of! With a slippery
wet track, I found it challenging to
throttle on out the corners as it comes
on boost so aggressively resulting

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IN THE WORKSHOP
The Classic Ford fleet: our
projects and rolling restorations
Jeff
Ruggles
Mk1
Fiesta
Joining the
fleet is Jeff’s
recentlyimported
1100 S. More
next issue.

The Mk1 joined Lawrence
Darcey’s Mk2 for the day.

The Fiesta performed great,
but better tyres are needed.

in the car understeering, going
straight on with the steering wheel
turned! It was even spinning in sixth
gear down the straight in the wet!
James was spot on making sure
that I was well within my limits and
steering clear of the other faster cars
as they came hurtling round. As we
racked up the laps my confidence
grew and my ability to modulate the
throttle and not just light the tires
up improved drastically. With the
changing weather I learnt the new
racing line and got to grips with
the new dynamics from having a
wet and greasy track and the quick
spooling boost kicking in with the

compound turbos. At every point
James was reassuring me and
double checking I was in the right
gear for each corner. I really cannot
recommend MSV’s in-car tuition
enough. If anyone jumps into a track
day first time round, I think you need
to be realistic and swallow a little
pride and simply learn it firsthand
from the professionals. Nothing will
make you faster out on track than
some great expert advice and tips…
Well possibly some new cut slicks
that I’m now pricing up along with
another track day in the basket. As
seat time is now where it’s at. And I
have most definitely got the bug for it!

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Gavin Hutton
Mk1 Cortina

Mike Johnson
Mk1 Sierra

Ben Szanto
Mk1 Cortina

Gavin Hutton
Mk1 Cortina

JJ Gallagher
Mk2 Escort

Simon Woolley
Mk1 Cortina

Ade Brannan
Mk2 Orion

Adrian Brannan
Mk2 Granada

Adrian Brannan
Mk1 Sierra

Graham Leigh
Mk3 Capri

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Small-bore tuning
Q I have just bought an Anglia 105E
fitted with a 1300 Crossflow, and I’m now
looking to up the grunt available from the
motor. Can I have some more info on how
to improve the engine’s performance?
I’m also thinking of lowering the car as
I’ve bought some Laser alloys — they’re
just going through the process of being
polished. They don’t have centre caps
— are there any others that will fit as
the original ones are hard to find?
Barney Reid
UK

QUERY
OF THE

Hot Essex

MONTH

Q My 3-litre Capri
seems to be running fine apart
from the exhaust’s temperature.
The offside tailpipe is as would be
expected — hot to the touch. The
nearside on the other hand is cool.
I’ve put a probe on the
manifolds with the following
results. Numbers 1, 2 and 3
are all at 300 degrees F, 4 and
6 are at 250 degrees F, but 5 is
down at 190 degrees F. What
is the correct temperature and
why is there a difference?
Last year I had to replace
the timing gear after the fibre
teeth shed on tickover. Could
there have been some damage
to the heads or valves?
Mark Freidman
UK

A It sounds as if you’ve got a
misfiring or inefficient mixture
burning problem on number 5. It
could possibly be an ignition fault,
but the fact that your fibre timing
gear shed its teeth is suspicious.
It’s possible to bend the
valve heads if this happens. An
ignition check should be easy
enough to carry out, but watch
out for possible crossfiring
from leaky HT leads if number
5 lead is bunched in with the
others. With regard to a valve
head being bent and not seating
properly, this ought to show up
on a compression test. If you
find that number 5 is way down
compared with the others, you’ve
probably found the problem.

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A Getting more power from the 1300
Crossflow follows the same route as
tuning any other Crossflowengined car. You don’t say
what carburettor you’ve
got, but we would imagine
it’s either a Motorcraft or
Ford VV, or just possibly
a single-choke Weber. If
you’re looking for more
power we would suggest
you start looking into fitting
a twin-choke Weber DGV,
together with its manifold,
from something like a Mk3
Cortina or a Mk2 Escort —
any of the second-hand parts
specialists who advertise in

Idle RS1600i
Q I have a problem with my 1983
RS1600i. It just won’t idle correctly.
When the car’s started, the revs
climb until I tap the throttle, then it
falls down to 1000 rpm but begins
to stall. Tap the throttle again and
the revs climb and won’t stop. It’s
spoiling an otherwise beautiful car.
Kevin James
UK

A Two things come to mind: The
first is that you’ve got trouble
with the variable resistance in
the throttle switch, but from your
description it sounds as if you
get this problem on cold starting,
and we would have expected a
throttle resistance problem to
affect the running all the time.
The second one — which is not
such an obvious fault — is that
you are sucking air into the inlet
manifold. The fault could be in

the mag such as GS Escorts, should be
able to supply you with one. It will need
to be rejetted to suit your engine, and this
ideally needs to be done on a rolling road.
With a freeflow air filter like a K&N or
Pipercross, and a performance exhaust
from any one of the advertisers in
Classic Ford this will give your engine
quite a boost. After that it’s a case of
getting more involved — changing the
cam and porting the cylinder head.
A set of genuine Laser centre caps
surprisingly aren’t that easy to come
by, however Burton Power sell repro
versions for just under £12 each that
look pretty close to the originals.

the connector on the manifold
to which the pipe from the brake
servo fits. This is a bronze and
plastic affair and sometimes
gives trouble. You can’t repair
this connector, you have to
renew it, and it’s sometimes
not all that easy to get out.
It’s well worth taking your car to
a specialist who can hook your
RS1600i’s engine up to diagnostic
equipment. Northampton
Motorsport are just down the
road from you and well-versed
in Bosch fuel-injection systems.

Contact
Burton Power
020 8518 9127
www.burtonpower.
com
Northampton
Motorsport
01604 766624
www.northampton
motorsport.com
Rally Design
01227 792792
www.rallydesign.
co.uk

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The Lotus twin-cam — one of most famous engines
of the 1960s — was the backbone behind Ford’s 1960s
success in both racing and rallying. Here’s why.

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motorsport history
he date was 1959, Ford needed more
powerful engines for use in racing
and rallying. But the company didn’t
know how to do that. Suddenly, over the
horizon, two possibilities appeared — one
was that Keith Duckworth’s Cosworth
company started tuning the new ultrashort-stroke Anglia 105E engine, the other
was that Lotus planned to make a small,
light, road going sports car — the Elan.
The longterm result was the birth of the
Lotus-Ford twin-cam engine, and of a
dynasty of truly fast Lotus and Ford cars.
Colin Chapman of Lotus, and engine
designer Harry Mundy, were close, for
Mundy had designed the Coventry-Climax
FPF F1 engine of the 1950s, which Lotus
(and Cooper) used so successfully. While
Mundy was Autocar’s Technical Editor,
Chapman learned about the rock-solid little
Ford engine, learned that it would eventually
stretch to 1.5-litres, and persuaded Mundy
to scheme up a twin-overhead-camshaft
conversion on the basis of that engine’s
cylinder block. In later years Harry insisted
that this had only been a cheap-and-cheerful
project (typical of Lotus’s Colin Chapman
at the time), which was constrained by
having to retain the existing crankshaft,
connecting rods, and even to retain the
existing camshaft as a jackshaft to continue
driving the distributor and the oil pump.
What happened in the next two years was
complicated. Consultant engineer, Richard
Ansdale completed the detail design, the very
first prototype engine was a 1340cc unit using
the three-bearing crankshaft bottom end of
the Classic — and it only produced 85 bhp.
There were breakages and problems,
an enlarged (1477cc) engine was built,
Weslake was invited to look at the airflow
characteristics, but it was not until the fivebearing 1498cc bottom end of the Cortina
1500 became available, and Cosworth
carried out a root-and-branch rework of
the porting, that 100 bhp was achieved.
Even then, the helter-skelter progress to
showrooms was not complete, for the
JAP concern got the production contract
to build road-car engines, the definitive

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HARRY MUNDY
GENIUS DESIGNER
Born in Coventry in 1915, Harry Mundy was
apprenticed to Alvis, soon came to
specialise in engine and gearbox
engineering, worked for a time at ERA,
then at Morris Engines, and joined the BRM
Grand Prix project in 1946, as head of the
design office. From 1950 he joined his old
friend Walter Hassan at Coventry-Climax,
designed the FWA/FWE engine which was

Ford’s famous cutaway drawing
of the original Lotus-Ford twin-cam engine,
showing the complexity of the new twinoverhead-cam top end.

1558cc engine size was achieved (by a
modest overbore), and the well-known
rating of 105 bhp was finally delivered.

First Lotus
The very first twin-cam powered race car was
the little Lotus 23 sports car which appeared
in May 1962, and which Jim Clark drove at
the Nürburgring, in which a 1.5-litre engine
producing a mere 104 bhp. It was not until
Cosworth was asked to race-tune the engines
(their internal code for this project was
TA = Twin-Cam Series A) that real power
was achieved. In almost every case, those
engines were powered by two dual-choke
Weber carburettors, though fuel-injection
(Tecalemit-Jackson, or occasionally Lucas)
was tried on final developments at the end of
the 1960s. First of all, Lotus asked for engines
to power the Team Lotus Cortinas for saloon

car racing, when Cosworth used the 0.040 inch
overbore allowance of current regulations, to
bring the engines up to 1594cc. In this form
they provided a reliable 145 bhp. Not that
the Cosworth engines were unbeatable, for
once BRM started working on race-tuning the
engines in 1965, they produced 160-165 bhp.
These were well thought of at Boreham, who
used them a lot, and are still respected today.
In 1964 and most of 1965, it was Team
Lotus and Alan Mann Racing (AMR)
who provided most racing headlines, all
of which were fraught with problems of
keeping the rear suspension and differential
of the Lotus Cortinas in one piece.
Out in Europe, AMR won six longdistance races outright, while in the
UK the combination of Jim Clark and
Team Lotus secured the British Saloon
Car Championship in 1964.

used in the original Lotus Elite road car,
then the famous FPF which became the
world’s best F1 engine in the hey-day of
Cooper and Lotus, but joined Autocar as
its Technical Editor in 1955.
He schemed up the Lotus twin-cam
engine conversion on a freelance basis in
1960/1961, before moving to Jaguar at the
end of 1963, where he worked on major
projects such as the famous V12 engine,
and a five-speed gearbox which was
never adopted, before retiring in 1980.
He died in 1988.

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In 1965, AMR produced a magnificent
red Lotus Cortina (KPU 392C) for John
Whitmore to dominate the European
Championship, and a similar combination won
four more races in 1966 — all with 150 bhp
engines. By that time Team Lotus was running
BRM-prepared engines, winning several
races, this not quite being enough to win the
Championship, which was still being marked
on a class basis. By the way, the engine tune-up
guru at BRM was Mike Hall, who later moved
to Cosworth, and produced the BDA...

For the rally
Back at Boreham, the rally team struggled
to make the chassis of the cars reliable, but
provided one excellent performance in 1964,
when Vic Elford and David Seigle Morris
used ETW362B to win the Performance
Handicap section of the 10-day Tour de
France. Even so, it was not until December

This display unit of the Lotus-Ford engine, complete with its Ford-based gearbox, shows how the architecture
was dominated by two twin-choke Weber carburettors.

Race cars based on the Lotus 46 (normally with a
Renault engine) were very successful in the late
1960s. Think of this car, liveried in Gold Leaf colours
for a flavour...

Team Lotus Cortinas with 150 bhp dominated the British
Saloon Car Championship in 1964 and again in 1965.

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TIMELINE
THE LOTUS TWIN-CAM
1959
Launch of original Ford Anglia 105E
engine
1960/1961
Initial design of twin-cam engine
May 1962
First public appearance, in a Lotus 23
racing sportscar, at the Nürburgring
October 1962
Introduction of Lotus Elan, with a 1498cc
version of the engine

Bengt Soderstrom won the 1966 RAC rally in fine
style in this 150 bhp works car, NVW 239C.

January 1963

“THE WORKS RALLY CARS WERE TRULY
COMPETITIVE FOR 1966 BUT THEN
BAD LUCK INTERVENED”

Premature launch of Lotus Cortina saloon
car, with 1558cc engine
1964
Jim Clark/Lotus Cortina won the British
Saloon Car Championship
1965
Sir John Whitmore/Alan Mann Racing
Lotus Cortina won the European Touring
Car Championship
1966
Bengt Soderstrom/Lotus-Cortina won
the RAC rally
January 1968
Launch of Escort Twin Cam
1968
Works Escorts win many rallies
1968
Frank Gardner/Alan Mann Racing Escort
Twin Cam win British Saloon Car
Championship
1971
Escort Twin Cam dropped from
production

Even in 1967, when rival cars like the Falcons and Mustangs threatened to overcome
them, the Team Lotus Mk2s, with 170 bhp, were still potential race winners.

1965 that a works car won a loose-surface
rally, the Welsh. The works rally cars were
then truly competitive for 1966, and would
have won several events if sheer bad luck had
not intervened, though outright victory in
the RAC rally, and in the (1967) Swedish
rally which followed, made up for a lot.
AMR won four more big events, outright,
in Europe in 1966, and Team Lotus won
three races outright in the UK. By this
time the favoured engines were BRM/
Cosworth hybrids, which produced at

least 160 bhp with Weber carburettors, or
on occasion, up to 175-180 bhp at 8500
rpm with Lucas or TJ (Tecalemit-Jackson)
fuel-injection. This, though, was the limit of
what this eight-valve engine could achieve
at 1.6-litres, and more was only available
if Boreham were to run oversize engines
in Group 6 form — a tactic which would
follow in Escorts in 1968 and beyond.
In 1967, both AMR and Team Lotus
had stopped using Lotus Cortinas in motor
racing, and Boreham had a rather restricted

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1975
Lotus Europa Special dropped from
production

season, waiting for the Mk2 version of the
Lotus Cortina to be homologated. When
this was done, Roger Clark soon won the
Shell 4000 rally, followed by the Scottish
rally, Ove Andersson won the Gulf London
marathon (in UVW 924E), the London car
having TJ fuel injection, and Ford then held
high hopes of winning the RAC rally once
again before that event was cancelled at less
than 24 hours notice due to the worsening
foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Running
in parallel to this, Lotus had developed the

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YVW 591F was a busy works Escort
Twin-Cam in 1968, this being Bengt
Soderstrom on his way to fourth place in
the fast and dusty Acropolis rally.

“THE ESCORT TWIN CAM WAS LAUNCHED IN 1968 AND
WAS A RACE AND RALLY WINNER AT ONCE”
mid-engined Lotus 47 racing sports coupe
for British events. New in 1967, the nimble
47s either ran with 175 bhp Weber 45DCOE
carburetted-engines, or with up to 180 bhp
with TJ fuel injection, but it was already clear
that there was no more to come, and that

Cosworth’s new 16-valve FVA F2 engine
(205-220 bhp from 1.6-litres, more when
enlarged) would soon have the better of
them. The twin-cam, of course, had been
designed on strictly classic, two-valves-percylinder lines, and simply did not breathe

At the time, XOO 349F was probably the most famous Escort in the world. Having won the British Saloon Car
Championship in 1968, using a Cosworth FVA engine, it was re-engined with Twin Cam power for 1969, when
Frank Gardner won several races outright, in the same car.

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as deeply as the new-fangled four-valve
FVA, or the BDA which would follow it.

Escort agent
Then came the Escort Twin Cam, launched
in 1968, a race and rally winner at once, and
ultra-competitive until overhauled by the
16-valve BDA-engined RS1600 within three
years. Works rally cars with up to 150 bhp
won events all round Britain and Europe
until 1970, while race cars prepared by
Alan Mann Racing (the cars were limited
to 1.6-litres, for they had to run in Group
2 trim) also battled on equal terms against
2-litre Alfas, BMWs, and sometimes even
big V8 engined American machines, too.
Perhaps the connection was tenuous,
but in the UK, the AMR Escort Twin
Cam of Frank Gardner won the British
Saloon Car Championship in 1968 —
with a Cosworth F2 FVA engine — but
this, at least, used the basic bottom end
of the Lotus twin-cam engine, too!
Although the twin-cam’s potential was
limited by its eight-valve layout, it continued
to be an extremely successful road-car power
until 1975, when the very last of the Lotus
Europa Specials was built. Maybe it will not
be remembered as the most powerful of
all special Ford engines but — without the
twin-cam engine there would have been
no Lotus Cortina, no Escort Twin Cam,
and probably no more fast Fords at all.

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SPA BREAK

Over 400 historic race cars took to Belgium’s legendary Spa
Francorchamps circuit for a very wet Spa Classic weekender.
Words and Photos Jeannot Boesen

he twelfth edition of Spa Classic
was expected to see a great
number of spectators, and
despite the weather being unpredictable,
nearly 25,000 enthusiasts came to
admire some 400 historic racing
cars competing on the beautiful
Spa circuit in Francorchamps.
The show was not only on the track,
but also in the village where more
than 1300 club cars were on display.
In a festive atmosphere, young and
old alike were able to enjoy the many
activities offered, even in these moist
conditions. Created in 2011 on the

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drivers’ favourite circuit, Spa-Classic has
gradually grown to become one of the
major European historic racing events.
In different categories, Escorts, Capris,
Mustangs, Falcons and GT40s represented
the blue oval in heavy battles more against
the weather than against other cars.
The spectators witnessed heartstopping moments seeing these cars
crashing due to a heavy rain shower that
washed out the track in a short time —
and DNFs for those who couldn’t find
the way to the pits for a tyre change.
If drivers love coming to the SpaFrancorchamps Circuit so much, wouldn’t

it be because of this exceptional challenges
at every moment? Barely out of the
Chicane, after a short straight, the bend at
the head of the La Source hairpin already
forces them to brake drastically before
launching them towards a Raidillon which
has regularly challenged many of them.
See you next year, hopefully in
better weather conditions.

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Guy Peeters from Belgium in his Chevron
B23 powered by a Ford FVA engine.

GT40 came over from the USA, with
Frederic Wakeman at the wheel.
Jean-Luc Blanchemain in the Broadspeed
Mk1 Escort had a DNF in race one.

Phil and Sterling Mulacek in their Mustang
battling with Shaun Lynn in the Lotus Cortina.
Swiss, Yves Scemama won the two
races in the Heritage Touring Cup.

Abraham Bontrup finished
seventh in his 289 Mustang.

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MOTORSPORT
CLASSIC FORDS FLAT-OUT ON THE STAGE, STRIP AND TRACK

German Marcus von
Oyenhausen in his 1965 GT40.

Guy Ziser finished ninth in the
Classic Touring Challenge.

This Capri RS3100 from
Armand Mille finished
second in both races.

Didier Gruau from France in his RS1600 Escort.

Frenchman Jean François Decaux in a 1965
GT40, originally raced by Jochen Rindt.

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Nice 2-litre BDG from France
with Achille and Théo Maris.

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2-litre FVA engines are a rare sight, but two popped
up at Spa, powering a Chevron and Lola.

Swissman Peter Vögele in his RS1600.

2-litre BDA in this Mk1 Escort is beautifully dressed,
and runs period Lucas fuel-injection, too.

Essex-based Cosworth GAA V6 is a sight for sore
eyes, captured in a Cologne-arched Capri, naturally.

Ford Racing rocker covers in this GT40 can only
mean one thing: a heavily-worked small-block V8.

More Capri-based Cosworth GAA goodness —
check out the staggered trumpets.

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MOTORSPORT
CLASSIC FORDS FLAT-OUT ON THE STAGE, STRIP AND TRACK

SO RETRO

Australia goes big for historic rallying as the
Shannons Rally Retro Festival is hailed a success.
Words and Photos Stephen Roser

here were two key performance
indicators which confirmed that
the Shannons Rally Retro Festival
was a great success. First there was a
large collection of desirable rally cars on
show and then second was how quickly
the main spectator carpark filled up.
The organisers are the Historic Rally
Association and their mission statement for
this event is to ‘Get historically significant
rally cars out of the shed and onto the track
so we can re-live just a bit of the magic
that these cars brought to the forest’.
This year the cars present included
elderly SAABs and Volvos, later-model
Escorts, Datsuns and Holdens that provided
the backbone of Australian rallying in
the 1970s and 1980s plus an impressive
number of exotic European machines.

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HIGHS AND LOWS
WORKS ESCORT DOWN UNDER
The Escort YJT444 was one of the BDG
powered cars built up and rallied by Ford
Australia’s works team. The team’s two
earliest cars were IYK000, a Boreham
built flat front, and IMH895, or Snoopy, an
RS2000 and these are the ones that had
the most memorable identities. However
YJT444 had two very significant claims
to fame. In the 1979 Southern Cross Rally
it was driven by Bjorn Waldegard, who
promptly showed his superior pace to the
rest of the field. Sadly what appears to
have been a bad batch of axles hindered
all three of the Works Escorts. Ultimately
YJT444 was retired with diff failure.
Then in the 1980 Castrol International
Rally local ace Greg Carr drove the car

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The venue was the METEC Driver Training
complex in Bayswater, Victoria and this
provided a sizable area for the display of rally
cars plus a short circuit allowed a majority of
them to also put in some demonstration laps.
Of course you can’t stop the ‘red mist’ from
descending once a thoroughbred rally car hits
its power band. Not only were there armfulls
of opposite lock employed but the corner
marshalls were kept busy re-positioning plastic
barriers while hay bales at a chicane need the
occasional relocating and reconstructing.

FIND OUT MORE
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www.hra.org.au
rallyretrofestival.org.au

in what developed into a famous battle
with Ari Vatanen in an Escort run by
the New Zealand Masport team.
On the opening bitumen special stages
Vatanen had a small lead but in the night
stages he won all but one stage and built
up a 2 minute 13 second lead. On the
final day Vatanen dropped his car off
the road and rolled. After that he went
for broke in pursuit of Carr but his attack
was blunted by several punctures.
Carr set a pace that was quick enough
for success without facing unnecessary
risk and took the win, his sixth in this
event, by 40 seconds over Vatanen.
Castrol produced a short film of the event
titled 40 Split Seconds. When interviewed
after the finish Carr said “There was no
relaxing and we both were pushing each
other the whole way”. However many
will remember Vatanen’s dry wit when he

Bjorn Waldegard piloting YJT444 on the 1979
Southern Cross rally. Photo: www.autopics.com.au

stated “The pace of the rally was getting
boring so I decided to make it a bit more
interesting by rolling my car over once.”

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you’re buying used, check for kerbing
or flattening of the rim edge, and
check to see if the rim is buckled.

Bring a tape measure when you’re out
at the shows, not only to doublecheck
the rim width, but also with aftermarket
rims that the PCD (in simple terms, the
stud pattern) is the correct Ford fitment
of 4x108 mm (the latter measurement
is taken diagonally — see above).
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they are particularly rare and you’re
dead keen on a set. They age badly
and are prone to cracking. At the
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On test:

ELECTRIC
POLISHERS

We’ve been testing nine electric polishers to decide whether there’s
the perfect tool for making your classic Ford’s paintwork shine.
hether you want to improve the
shine of your vehicle’s paintwork
or remove a faded finish and
some unsightly swirl marks, a polisher can
cater for all these requirements and more.
So, we’ve collected nine of them together
and tested them on a variety of vehicles and
surfaces where there’s everything from fresh
paint that needs buffing to paint defects and
sunlight damage. Having the right polisher
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finish. You also need to know what you
are doing with it. From the professionals
we spoke to, they were reluctant to
recommend using a polishing bonnet
(usually a lambswool type) to polish or
wax, warning that if the fibres become wet
and clogged, this can lead to swirl marks.
The professionals also favoured using
a slower speed to apply polish or wax
(and some preferred to do it by hand),
but a faster speed for removing paint

marks using a colour restorer or cutting
compound. This was also outlined in the
documentation with some of our polishers.
There were, however, mixed opinions
on how much pressure should be applied
when using a polisher, but we concluded
this was also down to experience and
knowing your machine. And once again,
you need to know how to use a polisher
to get the most from it. Get it wrong and
you can burn through the paintwork.

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HOW WE TESTED
Points to consider
Contents: The contents of each polisher,
including extras, such as pads and spares.
Storage: While a carrycase is
a bonus, some must be fully
dismantled to fit it inside, which
can become time-consuming.
Diameter: We looked at the diameter
of each polisher’s supplied backing pad
(they range from 120 mm to 180 mm)
and concluded that a smaller size is

useful for tight corners, whereas a large
area helps to cover more ground, so
we couldn’t award points but it’s worth
thinking about when choosing one.
Noise and vibration: Some polishers
state a noise measurement for the
machine, which is measured in
decibels (dB). And some manufacturers
provide a value for the amount of
vibration produced, which is measured

in metres per second squared (m/
s2) that relates to acceleration.
Speed settings: We considered the
range of speed settings and how they
are adjusted, along with switching
on and off and safety locks.
In use: Practicalities, such as total
weight, the length of the power lead
or time required to recharge a battery
all contributed towards our scores.

and generates less vibration than one
with a brushed motor. A brushless
motor is generally more expensive to
manufacture than a brushed motor.

several circular paths. It produces
a constantly changing rotation and
oscillation, so it creates more variation
in its motion than dual action.

Dual action: The polisher’s spindle
rotates in a circle, whilst at the same
time spinning (oscillating) in an offcentre or random circular motion.

Rotary polisher: Unlike a random
orbital or dual action polisher,
a rotary polisher’s spindle only
rotates. This potentially means
there’s a greater danger of burning
through the paint when using such
equipment, so more movement of
the polisher is required by the user.

JARGON BUSTER
Brushed motor: A traditional electric
motor with carbon brushes to enable
it to rotate. These brushes wear down
and eventually need to be replaced, so
some polishers include a spare set.
Brushless motor: A motor that uses
electronic circuits to generate rotation.
There’s less friction than a brushed
motor, which results in less noise, heat
and energy consumption (useful for
battery-powered polishers). It also
means the polisher is lighter, quieter

Random orbital: A polisher that’s
equipped with an off-centre spindle
which, when rotated, moves in

SEALEY 20V 180 MM
BRUSHLESS ROTARY
POLISHER

SCORE

17/20

Price: £127.20 for body only or £238.65
including two batteries, charger and bag
Part number: CP20VRPX
From: Sealey, www.sealey.co.uk
Pad diameter: 180 mm
Weight: 2.4 kg (with battery)
Mains/battery: Battery
(20V) sold separately
Speed settings: 6 (800-2300 rpm)
Max speed: 2300 rpm
Warranty: 3 years
Accessories: Hook and loop backing
pad, sponge pad, polishing bonnet
Tools: Hex key to fit D-handle
Spares: N/A
Pros: Battery shared with other Sealey
tools. Two handles. Good range of slow speeds.
Cons: D-handle is hard to fit. Noisy/whining motor on our test model.
Comments: A comparative polisher to the DeWalt model we tested, but
around £100 cheaper and half a kilo heavier. If you already have some of
Sealey’s 20V battery-powered tools, this is a worthy addition.

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DRAPER STORM FORCE
DUAL ACTION POLISHER
Price: £67.83
Part number: 01816
From: Draper Tools, www.drapertools.com
Pad diameter: 125 mm
Weight: 2.2 kg
Mains/battery: Mains
Speed settings: 6 (2000-6400rpm)
Max speed: 6400 rpm
Warranty: 1 year
Accessories: Pre-fitted hook and
loop backing pad, sponge pad
Tools: Spanner to remove the hook and
loop backing pad, Hex key for fitting handle
Spares: Brushes
Pros: Cheapest polisher on test with
everything to get you started. 5m-long
power cable. Progressive, smooth
start-up. Lightweight at 2.2kg.
Cons: Lowest speed setting is
2,000rpm. Excessive vibration.
Comments: If you’re new
to polishing and wondering whether to invest, this is a low-cost option to get you started.

DEWALT 180MM 18V BRUSHLESS
CORDLESS ROTARY POLISHER
Price: £339.99
Part number: 856FU
From: Screwfix, www.screwfix.com

SCORE

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Pad diameter: 180 mm
Weight: 1.9 kg
Mains/battery: Battery (18V 5Ah)
Speed settings: 8 (800-2,200rpm)
Max speed: 2200rpm
Warranty: 1 year
Accessories: Hook and
loop backing pad, two
batteries, one charger
Tools: N/A
Spares: N/A
Pros: Lightest polisher
on test. Useful canvas
storage bag. Good range
of slow speed settings.
Cons: No polishing pads or
bonnets included. Expensive
investment if you only
have one car to polish.
Comments: Easy and smooth
to operate with a progressive
start-up. Good quality polisher
with a brushless motor, but at a cost.

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SCORE

SCORE

16/20
MILWAUKEE
180 MM 18V
BRUSHLESS
CORDLESS POLISHER
Price: £399.99
Part number: 611XH
From: Screwfix, www.screwfix.com
Pad diameter: 180 mm
Weight: 2.2 kg
Mains/battery: Battery
(18V 5Ah – two supplied)
Speed settings: 6
(800-2200rpm)
Max speed: 2200 rpm
Warranty: 3 years
Accessories: D-shaped
handle (pre-fitted), side
handle, hook and loop
backing pad, two sponge
pads, polishing bonnet,
two batteries, one charger
Tools: N/A
Spares: N/A

Pros: Supplied in a
substantial carrycase with
everything you need to
get polishing. Good range
of slow speed settings.
Two-stage start-up and
electronic brake to stop
the brushless motor.
Cons: Very bulky carrycase.
180mm diameter, but
accessories are 125-160mm.
Comments: An all-you-need
introduction to professional
polishing, but at a price.
Worth it if you value your
classic’s paintwork.

14/20
SEALEY 125 MM
CORDLESS ORBITAL
POLISHER
Price: £120 for body only or £262.48
including two batteries and a charger
Part number: CP20VOP
From: Sealey, www.sealey.co.uk
Pad diameter: 125 mm
Weight: 2.6kg
(with battery)
Mains/battery: Battery
(20V 2-6Ah) sold separately
Speed settings: 7
(2000-4800rpm)
Max speed: 4800rpm
Warranty: 3 years
Accessories: Pre-fitted
hook and loop backing
pad, sponge pad

DRAPER 20V RANDOM
ORBIT POLISHER
Price: £128 for body only (£190.44 for bundle
deal with two batteries and charger)
Part number: 58318
From: Draper Tool, www.drapertools.com
Pad diameter: 125 mm
Weight: 2.7 kg (with battery and handle)
Mains/battery: Battery (20V
2-5Ah) sold separately
Speed settings: 6 (1600-4710rpm)
Max speed: 4710rpm
Warranty: 1 year
Accessories: Pre-fitted hook and
loop backing pad, sponge pad,
polishing bonnet, handle

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Tools: Hex key
to remove the
hook and loop
backing pad
Spares: N/A
Pros: Brushless
motor. Cheap
extras (battery at £50, charger
£30). Useful for tight spots.
Cons: No progressive start-up.
No means of reducing a speed
setting. Clunky on/off slider.
Comments: Ideal if you
have some of Draper’s other 20V
tools that use the same battery.

Tools: Hex key to
remove the hook and
loop backing pad
Spares: N/A
Pros: Part of a large group
of 20V battery-powered
tools from Sealey. Compact
and useful for tight spots.
Cons: No handle. Fast
range of speed settings. No
progressive start-up. Noisy.
Comments: Sealey’s
other 20V polisher is better
and similarly priced.

SCORE

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12/20
CLARKE CP150
PRO DUAL ACTION
SANDER/POLISHER
Price: £77.99
Part number: 060312101
From: Machine Mart, www.machinemart.co.uk
Pad diameter: 150 mm
Weight: 2.6 kg
Mains/battery: Mains
Speed settings: 6
Max speed: 6000rpm
Warranty: 1 year
Accessories: Hook and
loop backing pad, sponge
pad, polishing bonnet
Tools: Spanner for
tightening backing pad,
hex key for fitting handle
Spares: Pair of brushes
Pros: Supplied in a sturdy
carrycase with everything
you need to get started.

Cons: Need to dismantle
to store in carrycase.
No information on
speed settings (max is
6000rpm). Noisy with
lots of vibration. Lowest
speed setting not powerful
enough to drive the
motor for polishing.
Comments: One of
the lightest sander/
polishers below £100, but
having no progressive
start-up means you
need a gentle touch.

SCORE

12/20
SEALEY 180 MM
VARIABLE SPEED
SANDER/POLISHER
Price: £84.95
Part number: MS925PS
From: Sealey, www.sealey.co.uk
Pad diameter: 180 mm
Weight: 4 kg
Mains/battery: Mains
Speed settings: 7
(600-3000 rpm)
Max speed: 3000 rpm
Warranty: 1 year
Accessories: Hook
and loop backing pad,
polishing bonnet
Tools: Hex key for
fitting handle
Spares: Pair of brushes

Pros: Good range of
slow speed settings.
Progressive start-up
(called a soft start).
Cons: Seems to drop
in speed at slowest
setting. No sponge pad
included. Noisy at 93dB.
Heaviest on test.
Comments: A heavy and
noisy polisher, but with a
relatively cheap price.

CLARKE CP185 SANDER
& POLISHER
Price: £83.98
Part number: 060310185
From: Machine Mart, www.machinemart.co.uk
Pad diameter: 180 mm
Weight: 3.7 kg
Mains/battery: Mains
Speed settings: 6
(600-3000 rpm)
Max speed: 3000 rpm
Warranty: 1 year
Accessories: Hook
and loop backing pad,
polishing bonnet
Tools: Hex key for
fitting handle
Spares: Pair of brushes

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Pros: Good range of
slow speed settings.
Progressive start-up
Cons: Carrycase has
flimsy catches. Handle
is awkward to fit. Has to
be dismantled to fit in
carrycase. Noisy at 96dB.
Comments: The
better of the two Clarke
polishers and ideal for
beginners, but let down
by its weight and noise.

SCORE

13/20

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Classic Fords restored: Having owned a Prairie
Yellow XR3 some 30 years ago, Gary Oxley was keen
to relive his youth with a similar early example— this
time in Diamond White. His chosen project base
just required a little work first!
urrounded from an early age by friends and family who all
happened to own Fords, it’s little wonder Gary Oxley ended
up taking a similar path. “My father was a blue oval man,
and we’d often end up looking at all the second-hand cars for sale
at our local Ford dealerships on a weekend,” he smiles. “During my
teens, it seemed all my friends were all driving around in Mk2 and
Mk3 Escorts too.” Unsurprisingly, Gary was keen to join in and
bought himself an early carb-fed XR3 in the now almost extinct
shade of Prairie Yellow. “That XR3 was a noticeable upgrade
from the Fiesta 1100L I’d had before,” Gary laughs, “even
with a four-speed gearbox and 100,000 miles on the
clock, it felt a quick car.”
While Gary’s father had warned that an XR3 with
relatively high mileage might bring with it a few issues,
Gary chose to ignore him. “The previous owner was
a prison guard so most of those miles were spent
on motorways,” Gary explains. “Anyway, my
dad was right and after two months the engine
blew up!” Luckily, this all took place in the
early 1990s when a replacement reconditioned
engine only cost £300, and Gary was back to
tearing around in his XR3 in no time at all.
While that Prairie Yellow XR may have disappeared
over the horizon for the last time some years ago, recently
Gary began to explore the possibility of buying another
similar car. “It goes without saying, not many early
XR3s survived so there weren’t that many to choose from,”
Gary tells us, “but I managed to track down a Diamond White
example built in 1981 advertised by a dealership in Nottingham.”
Described as having been kept in dry storage for 12 years with
a recent recommission, it’s easy to see why Gary was tempted.
“It was apparent the car had been resprayed, but not to a high
standard,” he explains. “The CVH engine had a leak coming from
the crankshaft oil seal, but on the face of things, it seemed like a
safe purchase.” Built in Germany, the early five-speed model also

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benefitted from an array of extras from new
including opening rear windows, central
locking, a sunroof, locking fuel cap, rear seat
belts, tinted glass and spotlamps. In fact,
Gary admits he could probably have smoked
around in the XR3 with minimal work
required, but that wasn’t about to happen!
“When I viewed the car, I brought Joe, my
daughter’s boyfriend with me and he happens
to be a sprayer and panel beater,” Gary tells
us. “He offered to respray the shell and
after a quick test drive, I had the bug again.”
Unfortunately, once the cash was handed
over, any future hooning around in this XR3
would have to wait as Joe had gone on to say,
“If we’re going to respray the car, we might
as well do it properly!” In other words, this
meant a full stripdown and rebuild was about
to commence. As for Gary, he had minimal
knowledge of restoring a car, having only
helped out on a cousin’s MGB and Triumph
Spitfire rebuilds back when he was just 14!
“We began by removing the engine and
gearbox, stripping away all the running gear,
struts and brake pipes,” Gary recalls. “We
then sent just about every part we planned to
reuse to be shotblasted and powdercoated.”
Meanwhile all nuts and bolts were sent to be
acid-cleaned, coated and zinc plated. “We
then ground away all the underseal from

the underside and wheelarches gradually
returning the shell back to bare metal.
Luckily no new panels or welding were
required which I thought was unbelievable
for a 40-year-old car!” With the benefit of
being able to avoid any arduous welding, the
underside was then treated and sealed around
the factory welds in readiness for a coat of
Raptor. “Once the engine bay and underside
had been fully prepped, we tackled the
bodywork, removing all the glass first,” Gary
remembers, “Joe then got to grips prepping
and respraying the remainder of the shell in
the car’s original shade of Diamond White.”

Engine out
While the seemingly ever eager Joe and his
mate William who had by now also joined in,
were able to tackle the majority of the work,
it was decided the reconditioning of the
original running gear should be outsourced
to specialists. “To say Joe and William are
both just 25, they were more than happy to
get stuck in,” Gary smiles, “neither of them
had ever worked on a car like this before.” In
order to relieve some pressure away from the
enthusiastic pair, Gary had the original 1600
CVH engine reconditioned by Rotherham
Engine Supplies while the gearbox was
despatched to Sheffield Gearboxes for

Cloverleafs (above)
expertly refurbished.

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“NO NEW PANELS OR WELDING WERE
REQUIRED — UNBELIEVABLE FOR
A 40-YEAR-OLD FORD”

a
RESTOLOG

Gary wanted a clean XR3 and that’s just what he got
— then he, Joe and William got carried away.

The Mk3 had spent a fair amount of time in dry
storage and subsequently was in good shape.

Wanting it to be better though, Joe persuaded Gary
that a stripdown and respray was the way to go.

The shell was baremetalled where needed and
any dents sorted before being prepped for paint.

Meanwhile the 1600 CVH was removed and sent
over to Rotherham Engine Supplies for a rebuild.

The XR3’s Strobe trim just needed a
deep clean, and is in great shape.

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Once in paint, the shell was fitted back up, with
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The 1600 CVH was rebuilt by a local
specialist and more than looks the part.

Gary hadn’t planned to go town on the
XR3 but he’s more than pleased he did.

a full stripdown and rebuild. “I took the
carburettor to Bogg Bros at Malton for a
similar treatment,” Gary adds, “unfortunately
the original radiator wasn’t reusable, but
I managed to have a custom replacement
made by Northern Radiators in Leeds and I
had a new stainless-steel exhaust fabricated
by Top Gear Exhausts in Doncaster.”
As the reconditioned parts gradually
returned to base, rebuilding of the XR
could finally commence. “I decided to
keep the specification completely standard
other than fitting H&R lowering springs
and Bilstein dampers to improve the stance
and handling,” Gary points out, “retaining
the trademark XR3 cloverleaf wheels
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which I’ve had refurbished was a major
priority, too.” The same could be said for
the Escort’s interior which in this case was
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Although no welding or new panels were
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high standard proved itself to be a typical
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completed in just nine months by Joe, William
and Gary with much of that taking place only
on Friday nights. “Other than Bank Holidays,
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busy schedule,” Gary adds, “I was expecting
the turnaround to be much longer.”

Another one
Inspired by this initially unplanned XRbased project, Joe has already moved on to a
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rust-prone Honda Civic EK9 while William
has just completed a rebuild of a Nissan S15.
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your research and make sure that they know
your Ford isn’t just any old car.

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4. Disclose all modifications
Even minor modifications such as an
aftermarket air filter should be disclosed, or the
insurance company could refuse to pay out if
the unthinkable happens. It’s worth noting that
not all modifications will necessarily increase
your insurance premium.
5. Get Agreed Value
Where possible, go for a policy from a
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actually worth.
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Many insurance companies offer cheaper
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members are enthusiasts who care about
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insurance company will understand that you
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9. Invest in security
Immobilisers, GPS trackers, steering locks or
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increasingly competitive and
the Fiesta losing its edge, Ford
upped its small car game and ushered
in the Mk2 version in August 1983.
Billed as ‘The little car that thinks big’,
the new Fiesta was instantly recognisable
with a more rounded design and, most
notably, a much smoother front end. The
revised styling fitted in nicely with the more
grown-up, big car narrative that Ford was
pushing, but the altered bonnet and wings
had the bonus of allowing enough clearance
for the Mk3 Escort’s 1297cc CVH engine.
Although it was far from silky smooth,
the CVH was a huge improvement over
the big-bore 1.3-litre overhead-valve
(OHV) found in the Mk1. Slotting in the

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“BILLED AS ‘THE LITTLE CAR THAT
THINKS BIG’ THE NEW FIESTA WAS
INSTANTLY RECOGNISABLE”
more modern motor meant rejigging the
chassis rails amongst other changes, but
the re-engineering was more than worth it,
especially as it meant the CVH could come
complete with its five-speed gearbox.
As well as the newer engine, customers
could opt for the familiar 957cc and 1117cc
OHV engines from the original Fiesta.
Both were fettled to release a bit more
torque and the larger engine could also
now be specified with the five-speed BC
gearbox. A 1.6 diesel completed the engine
options for cooking versions of the Mk2.
Other improvements over the original
Fiesta included the fitment of 13 inch
wheels, revised suspension and a brandnew dashboard. The eagle-eyed would also
notice that the new front end and tailgate
were complemented by a slightly reprofiled

roofline. Like the first Fiesta, the Mk2 was
available in several non-sporting versions,
the initial line-up consisting of the Popular,
Popular Plus, L and Ghia levels of trim.
Running changes included the introduction
of the Bonus version, the replacement
of the 1.3-litre CVH with a lean-burn
1.4-litre unit and the availability of the CTX
(Continuously Variable Transaxle) automatic
transmission on 1.1-litre cars from 1987.
Ford’s investment saw a decent return
too, the Mk2 bringing the Fiesta back into
the top tier of the supermini sector and
proving immensely popular right up until
it was replaced by the Mk3 in 1989.
Some 35 years later and decent nonXR versions of the Mk2 are thin on the
ground, while prices for decent survivors
are on the rise, too. Granted, it might
not be seen not the most desirable classic
Ford, but with its usability, potential and
personality, the second-generation of Ford’s
smallest car offers some big benefits.

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BRAKES

INTERIOR
Restoring a tatty interior is difficult, purely down to the variety of trim that nonsporting Fiestas came with and the fact that cooking models were traditionally
scrapped whole rather than broken. When second-hand seats and plastics do surface
though, they’re usually cheap. Lighter material shades are prone to staining and
wear is most likely to the top of the rear bench and the driver’s seat side bolster and
base. Cracked dashes and bowed or cut parcel shelves are common issues. Damp
front carpet could be a sign of serious corrosion in the front footwells or bulkhead.

Aged components and inactivity impact
the already marginal brakes, the size of
the master cylinder and servo meaning
that stopping power is adequate at the
very best of times. Excessive handbrake
travel, especially when combined with
signs of brake fluid leakage on the rear
wheels, points to seized wheel cylinders,
while any pulling to one side under
braking is a telltale of a sticky calliper.
Juddering through the steering wheel
and when applying the brakes from
speed are symptoms of warped discs.
Together with rusty brake pipes, rear
drums that have gone oval and weeping
master cylinders, all brake components
are readily available and cheap.

SUSPENSION
Vague steering response is
usually down to perished
TCA bushes. An
unforgiving, wallowing ride
means the dampers and
springs are tired, while a
clunking sound from the
back end, especially coupled
with uneven tyre wear, is a
sign of wear in the rear
trailing arms. Replacement
parts are cheap and
plentiful, with a set of front
springs giving change from
£40 and a pair of rear
dampers costing under £75.

TRANSMISSION

ELECTRICS
Most issues, especially those with
the operation of the rear lights, can
be resolved with a simple clean of the
earths. Rev counters of higher-spec

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models can be a bit erratic in their
readings, while faulty indicator stalks
can also be a cause of inoperative
wipers, indicators and lights.

The BC transmission’s synchromesh
and linkage can get tired with age,
but the crunching between gears and
a vague shift are easy to spot. Listen
for any rumbling that increases with
speed, which is a sign of collapsed
mainshaft bearings, and be suspicious
if the speedometer needle is jumping
around as this can be an early sign of
failing differential bearings. Difficulty
engaging gears, especially if there’s
also jumping out of gear, points to
a worn selector. A noisy top gear on
five-speed cars can be a sign of the
input shaft failing. Complete rebuild
kits are available for circa £300.

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“35 YEARS ON, DECENT EXAMPLES OF THE MK2 ARE
STARTING TO GET THIN ON THE GROUND”

BODY
Bulkhead, inner wings, strut tops,
chassis rails, sills and floorpan can all
suffer from severe corrosion. The sills
of sunroof-equipped cars need close
inspection as this is where the
often-blocked drain holes are. Specific
rust prone areas are where the front
footwells join the sills and the corners
of the boot floor. Rust is often likely in
the rear arches, filler cap surround,
front panel where it joins the front
wings, scuttle, edges of the tailgate,
wings, and doors. A host of
reproduction panels and repair
sections are available, with wings
typically costing £140 apiece, rear
arches at £25 each and a new front
panel priced at circa £220.

ENGINE
Small-capacity OHV engines often live a hard life, the usual signs of advanced wear
being high oil consumption, blue exhaust smoke, erratic idling, a noisy bottom end and
heavy breathing. An intermittent clacking sound is a symptom of the camshaft followers
having split and cracked. Rough running can point to bigger issues, but the points are
also prone to closing up and causing issues. A tired CVH will also have the same signs of
advanced wear, but an oily engine bay can also be down to the commonly-blown rocker
cover gasket as well as heavy breathing. A noisy top end can mean that the camshaft is
damaged, due to the lifters being sludged up with old oil. Poor running is often caused
by a worn distributor that’s advancing too early.

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ONE TO BUY
Price: £8400
On sale at: www.carandclassic.com
For: Condition, low mileage, factory five-speed ‘box
Against: Strong money, minor marks on rear quarter
This Paris Blue 1.3 Ghia has only covered a little over 10,000
miles since it was registered in April 1985. Never welded and
with the exterior benefiting from being ceramic coated, the only
marks to the body are two small dings on the passenger side
rear quarter. The Blue Savoy interior is described as stunning,
and the Fiesta is also said to be a first-time starter. Sensible
modifications include four-spoke alloys (the original steel wheels
and trims also come with the car), a stainless-steel exhaust and
lowered suspension. The Mk2 has a clean MoT until March 2025.

TECH SPEC
(Fiesta 1.1 Ghia)
Body
Three-door hatchback, pressed steel
monocoque

Engine
1117cc, four cylinders, in-line,
transverse, two valves per cylinder,
chain-driven camshaft, cast iron block
and cylinder head, Ford-Motorcraft VV
carburettor, three-bearing crankshaft.
Power: 50 bhp @ 5000 rpm,
61 lb. ft torque @ 2700 rpm

Gearbox
Four-speed manual, all-synchromesh
(optional five-speed manual)

“THE NEW TAILGATE TREATMENT
WAS COMPLEMENTED BY A
REPROFILED ROOFLINE”

Burton Power
020 8518 9127
www.burtonpower.com

SB Parts
07927 659651
www.sbparts.co.uk

Clubs & Forums

Ex-Pressed Steel Panels
01535 632721
www.steelpanels.co.uk

Fiesta Club GB
www.fiestaclubgb.co.uk

Magnum Classic Ford Panels
01706 359666
www.magnumclassic
fordpanels.co.uk

Ford Fiesta Mk1 and Mk2
Owners Club
Search ‘Ford Fiesta Mk1 and
Mk2 Owners Club’ on
Facebook

Motomobil
+49 8106 996 77 60
www.motomobil.com

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PassionFord
www.passionford.com

Front: independent by MacPherson
struts, coil springs.
Rear: dead axle, trailing links, Panhard
Rod, telescopic dampers

Steering
Rack-and-pinion

NEED TO KNOW
Specialists

Suspension

Brakes

VALUES
£2500-£3500
MoT’d runners

£3500-£5500
Tidy cars

£5500-£7500+
Good to excellent Mk2s

Hydraulic with vacuum servo
assistance. Front: 221 mm solid discs.
Rear: 178 mm rear drums

Wheels and tyres
5x13 inch steel rims,
155/70SR13 radial tyres

Performance
Maximum speed:
88 mph
0-60 mph:
14.6 seconds

Price when
launched
£5100

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FORD ESCORT 1600

1979, 94200 miles, £22,500. MK2 Sport. T Reg.
Midnight Blue. Recently rebuilt engine by Burtons.

FORD FOCUS

£1,295. £20 tax diesel 2013, 1560 cc 6 speed
manual, MOT March 25, 115 B.H.P., 2 remote
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2010, 99000 miles, £6,995. I’ve owned this Ford
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car as a Stage 2 already and the work that’s been
done is excellent. It’s very comfortable with full
leather interior and heated seats. The car has an
output of 340bhp with a full RamAir performance
induction kit. I’m not sure what brand the exhaust
system is but it sounds amazing. The sound of the
car is honestly one of the highlights, you’ll never
get bored of the turbo whistling and the occasional
misfire! I am choosing to sell the car because I’m
leaving for the Marines and it’ll just be sitting in
the garage for a year, so it deserves to be driven by
someone who will get as much enjoyment out of it
as I have. Please call 07761599864, South East.

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£1,050. “Edge” 1560cc diesel 6-speed 115 BHP,
April 2013, HPI clear, MOT 19th September, alloys,
2 remote keys, elec windows, winter antifreezed,
2 previous owners, £20 tax, 186k. Please call

FORD FOCUS

£895. 1.6 petrol 2007 “Climate” 5-speed, light
Azure blue, no accidents, MOT Feb 2025, 7
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deliver. Please call 07754688636, South West.
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FORD ANGLIA

£11,500. Red 1963 engine 1200 CC, new
battery, new tyres, good condition. Please call
01753863808, South East.
122628

MOT Feb 25, 2 owners, 2 keys, Ford R.D.S. digital
CD, alloys cost £14995 new, 153k £795 could

FORD FIESTA

1995, £1,000. MK3 facelift has electric windows
1.3 lxi version s door central locking, have
most MOT’s from new, have owned since 26K,
never been welded MOT expired March 2023,
have new front bumper in wrapper. Please call
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123917

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FORD FIESTA

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123704

FORD PUMA
2001, POA. 1.7. Garage clearance. Easy project
and too good to scrap, super engine. Green.
Please call 07486860724, East of England.
123023

FORD CONSUL

£1,895. 2 litre petrol “Zetec” ULEZ free car, Dec
2009-59, MOT 28th December 2024, 14 services
last full service Dec 2023, two remote keys,
metallic silver, full book pack, garaged, no dents,
scratches, HPI clear, 136k, showroom condition.
Could deliver. Please call 07927 069352, South
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122708

FORD FIESTA

1963, 71000 miles, £29,000. Capri GT. Very
rare genuine car, not a fake, excellent condition
throughout, subject to a complete refurb several
years ago. Please call 07885298529, South East.
123291

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2011, 115000 miles, £2,300. Good motor, but
bought new car, full service history, needs new
door lock passenger side but locks/unlocks off
central locking, priced to sell, 2 keys. Please call
07793954767, West Midlands.
122965

FORD SIERRA

1995, 58824 miles, £13,995. RS1800 finished
in Ash Black metallic. Very rare and limited run
car. Registered with RSOC. Comes complete
with Private vehicle specific number plate. Has
FSH, original sales brochure and A4 file full
of history. Fitted with period correct magnex
stainless exhaust, original wheels and four new
tyres. It has been dry stored for last 12 years
and recommissioned 2 years ago. Cambelt and
serviced at 58,824. No advisories on last Mot.
Please call 07565204239, South West.

1992, 13300 miles, £12,895. Finished in black
with red coach line this 2.0-litre Sierra is in topof-the range Ghia specification, with its ultra
low mileage of only 13,300 miles is supported
by its accompanying history file, which includes
original purchasing invoice from Invicta Motors
(Kent) showing supply of the car and mud flaps,
rubber mats, and dealer fit tow bar. Please call
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1987, 180000 miles, £9,500. Combi van, rebuilt
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123880

2008, 059109 miles, £2,700. Focus 2.0 TDI
titanium with leather seats, electric driver seat
and heated front seats, it does have some
scratches but nothing major, engine runs lovely
all the electrics work as they should and has a
towbar, MOT until January 2025, good condition
tyres! Please call 07960976926, South West.
123810

FORD TRANSIT
1980, 65000 miles, £115,000. MK2 1.3L. 4 door
in terracotta. It has had some light modifications
such as: 6 x 13 RS type wheels with good tyres.
Genuine Ford rear spoiler. The engine runs and

FORD FOCUS

sounds well and is fitted with a brand new 2”
Sportex manifold and exhaust system. The body
is in good all round condition with only very small
blemishes here and there and a very small dent
on the N/S/F door (where something leaned

2020, 7000 miles, £22,000. Hatchback. Less
than a year old Ford Focus New Shape. LED lights
front and rear, B and O sound system, full leather
interior, heated front seats, heated steering wheel.
Please call 07762412080, East of England.
122226

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07487224933, Wales.

2015, 64000 miles, £300. Van in good condition,
5 months MOT. Need this gone by next week as
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123818

FORD COSWORTH ENGINE
1987, £4,000. Beavertail body pull out ramps
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85000 mile from new ex highways £5500. Please
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123888

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£55. Not tin. Size approx. 12x12 inch, 3 fixing
holes. Free postage. Please call 02083 997541,
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123144

FORD FIESTA REAR LAMP

1996, £11,000. Selling Cosworth BDH Engine.
The engine has been in a small race car (Lola).
Recently rebuilt with the following new parts:
All bearings, new pistons, camshaft, camshaft
carrier (casing?) incl the tapets(?), waterpump,
timing belt, ignition parts and so on. Please call
2083664108, West Midlands.
123904

£50. MK4 rear lamp V.G.C. Price for the pair.
Please call 01543 673286, West Midlands.

FORD PARTS

123651

POA. Alloy VGC new centre cap. Tyre looks new

FORD VARIOUS PARTS
£450. Every Classic Ford Magazine from first
First couple of years it was issued bi-monthly.

£50-£100. Ford Granada MK 1 Ghia Grille £50.
Sierra Cosworth front X member and power rack
£100. Please call 07860 379440, East of England.

Later years included a spring, summer or autumn

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recent edition. All sorted yearly. Collection only,

FORD TRANSIT MK 2 PARTS

Please call 07840 125609, South East.

POA. Luton van full of old MK2 Transit parts. Sell
as one lot. Please call 07880698564, East of
England.

123010

123672

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FESTIVAL FEVER
Reading Festival takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend at the end
of this month (August) prompting us to take a nostalgic trip back to the
festival in August 1976 when it was known as Reading Rock. Perhaps
incredibly, back then you could park your can, van or ’bike right next
to your tent, and sitting on the grass we can see a number of Cortinas
including a Mk1 Estate, two and four-door Mk3s and two-door Mk2,
Anglia van, Mk1 Transit, plus a whole host of Mk1 Escorts including what
looks like a four-door 1300E. Spotted anything we’ve missed? Let us
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SUSPENSION TO BODYSHELL
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OVER 30 YEARS IN MOTORSPORT” WE HAVE MANAGED TO BRING TOGETHER THE FINEST SELECTION
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CLUBMANS OR WORKS SPEC. ALL PARTS HAVE BEEN
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BODYSHELL, GRP4 CLUB SPEC
4 LINK KIT REINFORCED BODYBOXES 5/8 RODS,
JOINTS, BUSHES, BRACKETS ............. COMPLETE - £275
4 LINK KIT HEAVY DUTY, BIG BUSHES 5/8 JOINTS, MI4
BOLTS, SUIT ESCORT RUNNING COIL OVERS
COMPLETE ................................................................. £324
4 LINK TO CHASSIS SKIDS ..................................PAIR £16
PANHARD ROD KIT 5/8 ADJ ................COMPLETE £90
PANHARD ROD KIT 5/8 FIXED TOWER .................... £81
ANTI TRAMP BAR KIT MK1 ........................................£120
ANTI TRAMP BAR KIT MK1 ........................................£114
TURRET, ANTI TRAMP, PHR AXLE BRACKET ................ £5
CLUB LARGE GEARBOX TUNNEL ............................. £45
SMALL GEARBOX TOWER WITH GAITOR PLATE..... £25
ALLOY SURROUND GAITOR PLATE .......................... £17
4 LINK CROSS BRACES ......................................PAIR £19
FUEL TANK PLATFORM SUIT SHAPED TANK C/W
STRAPS ........................................................................... £94
FUEL TANK PLATFORM SUIT INJECTION TANK ......... £98
DRY SUMP TANK PLATFORM ..................................... £25
GRP4 FIREWALL KIT, FITS WITH TURRETS INC BOOT
INFILLS ............................................................................ £81
MK1+2 NON TURRET ALLOY FIREWALL ................... £49
SPRING HANGER SKIDS.............................................. £10
BOTTOM RAD CUT OUT ............................................. £13
TOP RAD CUT OUT GUSSET PANNEL........................ £28
BODYSHELL GROUP 4 WORKS SPEC
4 LINK BODYSHELL KIT 3/8 INC BRACKETS COVERS
SKIDS LONG LINK BOLTS + TUBES AND CROSS BRACES ..................................................................................£190
4 LINK BODYSHELL KIT ½ HEAVY DUTY INC BRACKETS,
COVERS, SKIDS, LONG LINK BOLTS, TUBES AND
CROSS BRACES .........................................................£200
MK1 GRP4 SHORT 4 LINK BOX KIT...........................£158
GRP4 PANHARD ROD KIT L/H OR R/H TOWER COMPLETE ............................................................................£160
GRP4 MULTI PIECE PANHARD ROD TOWER .......... £60
GRP4 ROUND REAR TURRETS .................................... £80
BULKHEAD PLATE 1 PIECE .......................................... £16
BULKHEAD PLATE 3 PIECE........................................... £24
ATLAS LONG DIFF TUNNEL ......................................... £20
BULKHEAD GUSSETS 1XSHAPED................................ £32
FRONT CHASSIS SKIDS................................................. £24
CHASSIS TO SILL SKIDS ................................................ £24
GRP4 STRUT TOP PLATES............................................. £48
REAR INNER MK2 ARCH INFILLS ............................... £19
FIA 35MM SEAT MT KITS BOLD IN WELD IN FRONT. £58
CROSSMEMBER TUBE + BOLT INSERT KIT.................. £24
15” REAR TUBS WITH OR WITHOUT TURRET CUT OUT....
PAIR ..............................................................................£258
MK1 STEEL WORKS BUBBLE ARCHES .....................£400
ROLL CAGE TUBE 2M ................................................. £30
JACKING POINT KIT (SILL STAND)........................SET £28
GRP4 WATTS TOWERS MULTIPIECE ................PAIR £125
GRP4 WATTS BARS BUSHED ..............................PAIR £90
GRP4 4 LINK ROD BUSHED 1/2............................ EA £45
GRP4 4 LINK ROB BUSHED 5/8 ........................... EA £55
GRP4 PANHARD ROD BAR 5/8 BUSHED ................ £64
STRUT BRACES
GRP4 STRUT BRACE KIT WITH WELD ON BRACKETS
AND STEEL BAR............................................................. £48
WITH ALLOY BAR.......................................................... £70
WITH OVAL STEEL POWDER COATED BAR ............. £80
WITH CARBON LIGHTWEIGHT BAR ........................£165
MK1 WORKS FLAT TYPE “BOLD ON” STRUT BRACE
KIT ............................................................................ £48

WORLD CUP X-MEMBER FULL GRP4 SPEC ..........£435
WCXM CLUB STD OR LRM.......................................£250
WCXM BASE GRP4 ...................................................£360
WCXM BASE CLUB STD OR LRM.............................£170
WCXM MOUNTS BDA/PINTO INC BOLTS ............... £70
ANTI DIVE KIT ................................................................ £55
DOUBLE WIDTH KIT ...................................................... £55
GRP4 TENSION STRUT KIT TARMAC ........................£350
GRP4 TENSION STRUT KIT GRAVEL .........................£425
T/S ANTI ROLL BAR KIT ...............5/8 £130 ........3/4 £160
T/S ANTI ROLL BAR KIT 25MM .................................£178
COMPRESSION STRUT KIT FIXED BAR .....................£150
COMPRESSION STRUT KIT IN-SITU ADJ....................£170
COMPRESSION STRUT 16MM ANTI ROLL BAR KIT £162
CHASSIS MT ENGINE KITS VAUXALL FORD OHC/XF
DURATEC ...................................................................... £80
TWIN CAM ANTI ROLL BAR .....................................£150

GEN FORD MK2 ESCORT BRONZE BUSHED 2.4
QUICKRACK ..............................................................£350
.................WITH NEW LONG ARMS FITTED ..............£400
ALL NEW H/D MK2 ESCORT QUICKRACK 2.4 OR 2.2
RHD OR LHD K/C ......................................................£360
SIERRA REAR DISC BRAKE KIT WITH WELD ON
BRACKETS + PADS ....................................................£300
SIERRA CONVERSION H/B CABLE ........................... £30
SUSPENSION AND MOUNTINGS
ALLOY 2 1/4 SPRING SEATS 1” TALL ......................... £13
ALLOY 2 1/4 SPRING SEATS 3” TALL ......................... £17
ALLOY 2 ¼ LOCK RINGS ............................................ £10
ALLOY 2 ¼ D SHAPE TOP CAPS ................................ £13
ALLOY 4” WIDE SPRING SEATS ................................. £32
STEEL SPRING TOP CAPS RS ...................................... £15
RS200 BILSTEIN STRUT CASINGS GRP4
THREADED ADJUSTABLE LONG, SHORT OR
FIXED PLATFORM £225 EACH
HEAVY DUTY BILSTEIN STRUT BODIES WITH
SPECIAL FORGED STUB AXLES £475 EACH

TRACK CONTROL ARM’S (TCA’S)
IN-SITU ADJ TCA’S INNER RUBBER BUSHED..PAIR £220
IN-SITU ADJ TCA’S 3/8 R/JOINTS INC FITTING KIT..........
..............................................................................PAIR £220
HISTORIC FIXED ADJ TCA’S RUBBER BUSHED OR R/
JOINTED .............................................................PAIR £220
IN-SITU FABRICATED TCA’S FOR COMPRESSION OR
TENSION STRUT............................................................£510
WATTS LINKAGE KIT ATLAS........................................£300
WATTS LINKAGE KIT ENGLISH ...................................£250
PTFE SLIPPER KIT ........................................................... £55
SHORT REAR SPRING SHACKLES............................... £48
U BOLT PLATES......................................................PAIR £35
GRP4 AXLE BUMP STOPS X 2 ..................................... £65
MULTI LEAF FOREST 5 LEAF SLIPPER SPRINGS TAPER
THICKER MAIN LEAF ............................................ PR £300
MULTI LEAF FOREST 5 LEAF SLIPPER SPRING TAPER
SOFT RIDE ............................................................. PR £250
SINGLE LEAF SLIPPER SPRINGS .......................... PR £250
CD6 MK1 4 LEAF TWIN EYE SPRINGS ....................£250
MK2 SINGLE TWIN EYE 146................................. PR £230
2 LEAP SLIPPER SPRINGS..................................... PR £160
BIAS PEDAL BOXES AND BRAKES
PEDAL BOXES HAVE GENUINE GIRLING CYLINDERS
MK2 BIAS ADJ PEDAL BOX CABLE ........................£390
MK2 BIAS ADJ PEDAL BOX HYD .............................£450
MK1 BIAS ADJ PEDAL BOX CABLE.........................£390
MK1 BIAS ADJ PEDAL BOX HYD .............................£450
GRP4 THROTTLE PEDAL............................................... £40
TUBE DASH ADJ MK2 .................................................. £33
FLEXIBLE CLICK DASH ADJ......................................... £33
GIRLING RESERVOIR THREADED............................... £20
AP RESERVOIR + BRACKET PUSH ON....................... £25
GENUINE AP DISC & CALIPER
MONTE ESCORT 4 POT CALIPER ............................£800
MONTE AP OR ALCON DISC .................................£195
FOREST ESCORT 4 POT CALIPER.............................£740
FOREST AP DISC.........................................................£190
GRP4 REAR 2382-2383 CALIPER ............................£600
GRP4 SOLID FF REAR DISC ......................................£150
AP 2377 REAR TWIN POT CALIPER WITH HANDBRAKE
MECH FITTED ..............................................................£375
13” FRONT AP DISC BELL............................................ £22
DISC BELL BOLT KIT X 12 .............................................. £20

BILSTEIN FRONT INSERTS
260/60 – 300/70 LONG ............................................£130
300/70 SHORT ............................................................£135
300/100 LONG ..........................................................£130
BILSTEIN REAR DAMPERS
GRP1 MK2 ESCORT STD FIT ............................... PR £240
GRP4 ESCORT REAR TURRET ............................. PR £240
GRP4 REAR COIL OVER .................................... PR £435
ESCORT FRONT TOP MOUNTS
RUBBER ROLLER BEARING TOP MOUNTS ............... £80
GRP4 2 PIECE CONCENTRIC ALLOY BLACK ........ £88
ECCENTRIC OFFSET ALLOY TOP MOUNTS ............. £70
ALLOY BLACK RBTM TYPE ......................................... £88
ESCORT ADJ SLIDING TOP MOUNT ......................£126
HIGH ANGLE TOP MT NUT + WASHER ..................£6.50
PLASTIC DUSTCOVER RB TM ..................................... £12
FRONT HUB STUDS PLUS NUTS
GR P4 FRONT ALLOY HUBS ....................................... £68
GRP4 FRONT WHEEL STUD .....................................£5.50
GRP4 FRONT WHEEL NUT .......................................£3.25
GRP4 WHEEL INSERT ................................................£2.75
ALLOY HUB CAPS STD/ BB .......................................... £8
GRP4 MACHINED WHEEL SPACER ............................ £9
LONG M12 FORD WHEEL STUD ............................£1.25
OPEN END M12 STUD WHEEL NUT ............................. £1
GR P4 TO STD M12 WHEEL NUT .................................. £2
COIL SPRINGS TOP QUALITY
FRONT BILSTEIN WELD ON STRUT ADJUSTER KIT 2 1/4
CAR SET PR ................................................................... £70
REAR BILSTEIN 2 1/4 SLIP OVER KIT C/W SPRING SEAT
STOP CAPS PR ............................................................. £80
RS2000 FRONT COIL SPRINGS FROM ...................... £50
RS2000 FRONT FLAT GROUND FROM ..................... £50
2 1/4 ALL LENGTHS AND RATES FROM ................... £50
2 1/4 PROGRESSIVE 12”, 14” DUEL RATE FROM .... £65
2 1/4 BLUE HELPER SPRING ....................................... £35
LOWERING BLOCK KITS 1”-2” KIT.............................. £30
ALLOY PRODUCTS

ESCORT SHAPED PETROL TANK BAFFLED WITH TWIN
TAKE OFFS SIGHT GAUGE C/W FILLER NECK &
SPLASH TRAY ..............................................................£240
NEW AP RADIAL 13” FRONT BRAKE KIT FORD ESCORT ESCORT SHAPED INJECTION TANK WITH LH OR RH
SUMP C/W FILLER NECK PLUS SPLASH TRAY ........£315
MK2 COMPLETE WITH VENTED DISCS, ALLOY BELLS,
MOUNTING BRACKETS PADS + PIPES .......£1150 WITH TARMAC ALLOY ARCHES SET .................................£375
GENUINE AP DISCS KIT .........................................£1400 FOREST ALLOY ARCHES SET ....................................£360
WIDE TARMAC REAR ARCHES ...............................£235
AP 15” RADIAL FRONT ESCORT BRAKE KIT 5040
ALLOY FRONT SPOILER GRP4 ................................... £85
CALLIPERS AP 304X28 DISCS MOUNT PADS + PIPES
COMPLETE ..............................................................£2150 ALLOY FRONT SPOILER TALL ..................................... £95
DRY SUMP TANK RECIRCULATION TYPE ...............£240
AP MONTE CARLO GPR4 ESCORT HISTORIC BRAKE
KIT COMPLETE ........................................................£2250 DRY SUMP TANK RECIRCULATION TYPE WITH SHAPED
CATCH TANK FITTED ..................................................£300
AP FOREST GPR4 ESCORT HISTORIC FRONT BRAKE
KIT COMPETE .........................................................£1950 ALLOY CRANKCASE BREATHER BOX ...................... £49
ENGINE BLOCK PINTO/X-F UNION ............................ £8
RS2000 GEN FORD TRACK ROD END ..................... £58 REAR MK2 ALLOY LAMP PROTECTORS .................. £19
GRP4 CAST STEERING JOINT SHORT ....................... £44 ALLOY BATTERY TRAY (240X175) .............................. £42
2.8 CAPRI GRP1 VENTED DISC ................................. £65 MK2 CENTRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................... £40
ALLOY SWIRL POT FUEL 1 LTR ..................................£115
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING KIT USING VAUXHALL
MK2 DASH BINACLE INSERT ...................................... £40
CORSA MOTOR + ECU ALL BRACKET WORK MK1 &
MK2 ESCORT RHD & LHD ........................................£850 1 LITRE CATCH TANK 2X ½ FITTINGS ......................... £58

1 LITRE CATCH TANK WITH BREATHER ..................... £73
RT30 BATTERY TRAY FLAT BLACK ............................... £80
RT30 BATTERY TRAY VERTICAL BLACK ..................... £90
REAR MK2 ALLOY SPOILER ........................................ £90
CO-DRIVER ALLOY FOOTREST ................................. £40
DRIVERS PUNCHED HEEL PLATE ............................... £26
FACET PUMP + FILTER KING BRACKET ..................... £30
NAVIGATOR TRIP DASH POD ................................... £50
GEARBOX’S
5 SPEED ZF DIRECT TOP FULL SPEC GEARBOX C/W
TOWER + LEVER ......................................................£7,800
5 SPEED TYPE 9 TRACKSPORT STRAIGHT CUT 2.2 1ST ..
...................................................................................£2,375
OR WITH HEAVY DUTY MAIN SHAFT ...................£2,800
5 SPEED TYPE 9 TRACK SPORTS ME HELICAL 2.48 1ST
...................................................................................£2,375
5 SPEED TYPE 9 HELICAL SPORT 2.752 1ST ..........£2200
4 SPEED TRACKSPORT H/D STRAIGHT CUT 2.2 OR
2.04 FIRST ALLOY MAIN CASE H/ D MAIN SHAFT +
LAYSHAFT PIN ..........................................................£3,500
NEW ATLAS AXLE CASINGS
GRP4 FULLY FLOATING THICK TUBE DOUBLE PINNED
FULL GRP4 SPEC BRACKETS PREPARED TO THE
HIGHEST STANDARD HISTORIC AND MODERN SPEC
ANY LENGTH FROM .................................................£800
GRP1 THICK TUBE WITH STANDARD ENDS (BABY
48 1/2“, NARROW 49 7/8”, WIDE 50”) ALL GR P4
BRACKET WORK............................................ FROM £470
DRIVE SHAFTS AND FLANGES
TOP QUALITY FULLY FLOATING AND GR1
HALF SHAFTS
740- 770 INC NUT...................................................... £155
790- 820 INC NUT...................................................... £168
740- 770 SPECIALS INC NUT ....................................£260
770- 810 SPECIALS INC NUT ...................................£280
FULLY FLOATING FLANGE .......................................... £75
GRP1 2 PIECE SHAFT BABY NARROW OR WIDE 18
TOOTH .........................................................................£170
GRP1 FLANGE STD/GRP4 STUD ............................... £75
HALFSHAFT RETAINER PLATE ...................................£6.50
DRUM SPACER PLATE ..............................................£5.50
18 TOOTH ZF SIDE GEAR............................................. £70
GRP1 SHAFT 16 SPLINE ENGLISH/ ESCORT ...........£170
QUAIFE BIG BEARING HUB KITS BOLTS ON TO
ENGLISH/ATLAS C/W 16 SPLINE, 18 SPLINE
SHAFTS £890
FULLY FLOATING T/T ATLAS REAR HUB ..................... £65
GRP4 F/F RACE STUD INC BOLT ..........................£11.50
METRIC F/F HUB BEARING ......................................... £25
STEEL O RING CARRIER .............................................. £12
STEEL SPLIT F/F LOCK RINGS LH/ RH ........................ £16
F/F AXLE SEAL KIT ........................................................ £15
REAR F/F ALLOY DISC BELL ....................................... £30
ZF 18 SPLINE MOTOR SPORT LSD .........................£1350
GRIPPER 18 SPLINE ATLAS LSD ................................£950
ZF WAVY PLATES .......................................................... £25
ZF DIFF PLATE KIT X6 ...................................................£155
ZF DIFF FRICTION PLATE ONLY .................................. £30
ZF ATLAS STEEL ENDPLATE ........................................£140
ZF ATLAS STEEL HOUSING ........................................ £300
ZF DIFF END THRUST WASHER .................................... £16
5.3, 4.9 ATLAS C.W.P..................................................£400
4.1, 4.4, 5.8 ATLAS C.W.P ..........................................£460
4.6 ATLAS C.W.P ........................................................£300
3.44, 3.77 AT THE C.W.P............................................ £300
5.1 ATLAS C.W.P (BEST AVAILABLE) ........................ £320
ENGLISH SALISBURY 22 SPLINE LSD ........................£570
ENGLISH SALISBURY 16 SPLINE LSD ........................£580
ENGLISH 18 SPLINE PLATE LSD ................................£715
SALISBURY ENGLISH STEEL ENDPLATE ....................£125
16 SPLINE SALISBURY ENGLISH SIDE GEAR............. £85
5.1, 4.9, 4.7, 4.4 ENGLISH C.W.P ..............................£250
3.9, 3.7, 3.54 ENGLISH C.W.P ...................................£250
NEW ALLOY BELL HOUSINGS
RS2000 TWIN STARTER ...............................................£187
16 ASTRA-FORD STRAIGHT ......................................£187
RS AND TYPE 9 HYD ..................................................£255
SIERRA TYPE 9 CABLE SINGLE STARTER .................£235
2000E HYD ..................................................................£220
2000E CABLE .............................................................£265
ZF/BDA HYD WORKS TYPE .......................................£265
ZF/PINTO HYD LH STARTER .......................................£275
BORG WARNER TO PINTO ......................................£260
DURATEC TO TYPE 9 CABLE ....................................£285
DURATEC TO TYPE 9 HYD ........................................£325
TOYOTA 4AG TO TYPE 9 ..........................................£295
ROCKET/T9 HYD RH STARTER ..................................£275

HONDA K20/24 TYPE 9 ............................................£420
MILLINGTON TYPE 9 SPECIAL ..................................£500
INLET MANIFOLD TWIN CARB
PINTO 2 X 48 SPECIAL ..............................................£150
N/A COSWORTH ......................................................£155
COMPETITION CLUTCH
7 1/4 LUG PADDLE CLUTCH ...................................£590
7 1/4 A-RING PADDLE CLUTCH ..............................£500
7 1/4 3 BLADE PADDLE PLATE .................................£150
7 1/4 4 BLADE PADDLE PLATE .................................£175
RS2000 8 1/2 EXEDY H/D CLUTCH KIT ...................£205
RS2000 8 1/2 EXEDY PADDLE CLUTCH KIT ............£310
QUARTERMASTER 7 1/4 PADDLE CLUTCH KIT .....£680
COMPOSITION EXHAUST MANIFOLD
RS2000 3 PIECE 2 1/4 AND 2 1/2 ............................£190
N/A COSWORTH THREE PIECE 2 1/4 AND 2 1/2 £235
16 V ASTRA INTO MK2 ESCORT ..............................£245
X-F 4 INTO 1 RALLY ....................................................£175
DURATEC INTO MK2 ESCORT .................................£235
16 V ZETEC RWD INTO ESCORT ..............................£195
FAST ROAD COMPETITION 2” MANIFOLD
RS2000 4-2-1 OHC ....................................................£175
1300/ 1600 X- FLOW 4-2-1 .......................................£150
ASHLEY MANIFOLD’S IN STOCK OTHER MODELS
TO ORDER
COMPETITION EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
PINTO 2 1/2 RIGHT HAND SINGLE BOX ................£175
PINTO 2 1/2 RIGHT HAND TWIN BOX ....................£190
PINTO 2 1/4 RIGHT HAND SINGLE BOX ................£150
PINTO 2 1/4 HAND TWIN BOX ................................£160
IF L/ H CROSSOVER SYSTEM ADD ........................... £20
RS2000 RH 2 1/2 REAR BOX ONLY .........................£130
FAST ROAD COMPETITION 2” SYSTEMS
RS2000 MK2 SINGLE BOX ........................................£125
RS2000 MK2 TWIN BOX ............................................£135
ESCORT MK2 X- F SINGLE BOX ...............................£115
ESCORT MK2 X- F TWIN BOX ...................................£125
ESCORT MK1 TWIN BOX SYSTEM 3 PIECE .............£135
ABOVE ASHLEY EXHAUST SYSTEMS IN STOCK
MANY MORE MAKES AND MODELS AVAILABLE
BOLTON SAFETY AND SERVICE PARTS
5-SPEED R/JOINED QUICKSHAFT ............................. £60
4-SPEED R/JOINED QUICK SHAFT ............................ £60
ROCKET/ATLAS H/D PROP SHAFT ..........................£220
ZF ATLAS H/D PROPSHAFT........................................£240
2 PIECE H/D PROPS (SUIT DOG BOX) .......FROM £400
ATLAS AXLE 10MM ALLOY BRACE KIT ...................£120
WIDE STEEL DIFF SKID .................................................. £65
BACK COVER HALF MOON SPREADER PLATES ... £16
ALLOY BRACE CANISTER BRACKETS X2 ................. £21
NEW MK2 ESCORT TWIN WIPER KIT .......................£300
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SKITS SPA
4.0 LTR MECHANICAL KIT WITH 2.4 HANDHELD FIA
COMPLETE .................................................................£330
4.0 LTR ELECTRIC KIT WITH 2.4 HANDHELD FIA COMPLETE ............................................................................£600
3.0 KG GAS ELECTRIC NOVEL SYSTEM + 2.0 LTR GAS
HANDHELD FIA COMPLETE ..................................£1060
MK2 ALLOY Q/R LAMP BRACKETS........................... £50
MK1 ALLOY Q/R LAMP BRACKETS........................... £65
3 WAY LAMP BRACKET ADAPTORS.......................... £36
BILSTEIN TALL QUICKLIFT JACK ................................£150
GRP4 CHASSIS MOUNT SUMPGUARDS
WITH ¼ 6MM PLATE TARMAC ...............................£178
WITH 5/16 8MM PLATE ...........................................£195
WITH 3/8 10 MM PLATE FOREST ............................£210
NEW LONG GRP4 CURVED CHASSIS MT GUARD
WITH SKIDS ...............................................................£295
ZP GEARBOX ALLOY GUARD.................................£65
NEWMAN CAMSHAFTS PROVEN RESULTS
FORD PINTO CAMSHAFT .........................................£165
X-FLOW CAMSHAFT .................................................£160
PINTO CAM FOLLOWERS X8 .................................. ..£60
ALL PROFILES FAST ROAD, ROAD AND RACE
RS2000 ALLOY SUMP PAN RHD/LHD ......................£325
RS2000 PICK UP PIPE .................................................. £65
GEN FORD RS200 CLUTCH FORK ............................ £90
MK2 FRONT PLASTIC GRILL OVAL ..........................£135

MK2 FRONT PLASTIC GRILL LETTERS ......................£135
GEN FORD OVAL GRILL BADGE .............................. £35
GEAR REDUCTION STARTER MOTORS
RS2000 (135 TOOTH RING GEAR) HITACHI ..........£225
BDA/X-FLOW (110 OR 135) HITACHI .....................£225
BDA SPECIAL DENZO 110/135 ...............................£320
PINTO/BDA 90 AMP ALTERNATOR ........................£245
PINTO ALTERNATOR KIT, C/W BRACKET POLY VEE
PULLEYS + BELT ...........................................................£390
MK1 & MK2 CLEAR H4 WIPAC HEADLIGHT KIT MK1
£85 MK2 KIT ................................................................£125
MK2 PIAA HEADLIGHT CONVERSION INC BULBS £360
PIAA PA80 SPOTLIGHT INC BULB ............................£140
MK1 & 2 MOULDED MUDFLAPS SET ......................£160
MK2 WIDE MOULDED MUDFLAPS TARMAC SET .£170
MUDFLAP MATERIAL 4MM X2 .................................. £12
ALLOY MUDFLAP BRACKET ......£2.00 BLACK .....£4.50
ALLOY BONNET HINGES PAR ................................... £35
MK2 ALLOY BOOT HINGES PAIR .............................. £45
MK2 ESCORT ALLOY GRP4 RADIATOR C/W SENDER
BOSS AND FAN BRACKET SUIT PINTO X-FLOW BDA
ASTRA ..........................................................................£315
12” BLOWER FAN WITH BIS MOTOR .......................... £98
FAN SENDER SWITCH .................................................. £15
CLASSIC BLACK ALLOY RADIATOR ........................£460
BDA SILICON RAD HOSES PR ................................... £70
BDA SILICON HEATER HOSES PR .............................. £70
PINTO SILICON RAD HOSES PR ................................ £80
PINTO SILICON HEATER HOSES (SUIT 2X45) .......PR £45
VAUXHALL 16V RAD HOSES PR ................................ £90
FACET RED TOP PUMP KIT ......................................... £95
FACET RED TOP PUMP ONLY .................................... £85
ALLOY FILTER KING LARGE BOWL ........................... £58
FILTER KING GAUGE ................................................... £14
ALLOY FILTER KING BLACK-6 .................................... £74
FACET SOLID STATE FUEL PUMP KIT .......................... £48
FUEL INJECTION PYRAMID TWIN PUMP + TWIN FILTER
KIT .................................................................................£370
BONNET PINS SILVER ..................................................... £9
BONNET PINS ALLOY .................................................. £10
BOOT SPRINGS SET ....................................................... £9
MK2 ALLOY BONNET STAY KIT ................................... £31
HARNESS EYES ..........................................................£1.50
HARNESS EYE BACK PLATE .....................................£1.00
ALLOY PEDAL PLATES SET .......................................... £12
ALLOY INNER DOOR HANDLES PR............................ £8
LIGHTWEIGHT 19MM “RALLOY” WHEEL BRACE ON
BRACKET WITH SPIN HANDLE ................................... £72
ALLOY SPARE WHEEL POLE SINGLE ......................... £20
ALLOY SPARE WHEEL POLE DOUBLE ...................... £33
Q/R CONE CLAMP .................................................... £33
TRS Q/R REMOVABLE WHEEL STRAP ....................... £39
SPOT LAMP STEADY BARS PR ................................... £10
BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH FIA .................................. £28
SAFETY STICKER SHEET .................................................. £2
TRS HELMET HAMMOCK MESH ................................ £32
NAVIGATOR NET MAP POCKET SMALL .................. £10
NAVIGATOR NET MAP POCKET LARGE ................. £12
TRS FIA HARNESS
MAGNUM 6 POINT ...............................................£180
MAGNUM 6 POINT ULTRALITE .............................£250
MAGNUM 6 POINT SUPERLITE .............................£220
MAGNUM 6 POINT ULTRALITE HANS ..................£250
ALL COLOURS AVAILABLE (STOCK BLUE + BLACK)
FIA COBRA BUCKET SEATS APPROVED
IMOLA PRO LOW SIDE STD BLACK .......................£485
IMOLA PRO LOW SIDE LARGE ...............................£535
SUZUKA PRO HIGH SIDE STD ...................................£555
SUZUKA PRO HIGH SIDE LARGE .............................£600
MONACO PRO STEEL FRAME ................................£200
ALLOW SIDE MT SEAT FRAME KITS ............................ £50
CABLES & LINKAGES
WEBER ALLOY TWIN CABLE LINKAGE KIT ............... £60
BLUE THROTTLE CABLES 1 METER ............................... £6
BLUE THROTTLE CABLES 3 METER ............................... £7
RS2000 HEATSHIELD CLUTCH CABLE ....................... £24
RED PULL CABLE 6FT ................................................... £10
RED PULL CABLE 12FT ................................................ £14
RACETEC 8,000 RPM TACHO .................................£130

RACETEC 12,000 RPM TACHO ...............................£240
STACK TACHO ST200 10,500 ...................................£295
FULL RANGE RACETEC GAUGES FROM................ £42
FULL RANGE STACK 52MM GAUGES FROM......... £50
MONIT TRIPSMETERS G100 G200 FROM ...............£440
STILO INTERCOMS FROM ........................................£190
AVANTI MAP LIGHTS ................................................... £35
WARNING TRIANGLE ................................................... £8
RALLY CAR TOW ROPE .............................................. £10
ODYSSEY SEALED HIGH OUTPUT BATTERIES
EXTREME 30 PC950 250X97X156 ............................£185
EXTREME 50 PC1100 250X97X206 .........................£200
CTEK SMART BATTERY CONDITIONER ..................... £50
WINDSCREENS
MK1 ESCORT LAMINATED ......................................... £75
MK2 ESCORT LAMINATED ......................................... £75
MK1 ESCORT HEATED ..............................................£225
MK2 ESCORT HEATED .............................................. £225
POLYCARB WINDOW KITS CLEAR OR BRONZE
MK2 ESCORT 7 PIECE ...............................................£210
MK2 ESCORT 5 PIECE WITH SLIDERS ......................£235
MK1 ESCORT 7 PIECE ...............................................£310
MK1 ESCORT 5 PIECE WITH SLIDERS ......................£350
MAGNUM BODY PANELS ESCORT MK1 & 2
OVER “100” ITEMS STOCKED, HUGE PARTS LIST,
MK2 FRONT QUARTER BUMPERS PR .....................£150
MK2 REAR BUMPER ..................................................£200
MK1 QUARTER BUMPERS CHROME PR ................£155
MK1 REAR BUMBER ..................................................£320
MK2 DOOR MIRRORS EACH .................................... £28
MK2 FRONT INDICATORS EACH .............................. £36
MK1 FRONT INDICATORS + LENS EACH.................. £50
MK2 REAR LIGHTS ........£42 + .......................... LENS £23
MK1 ALLOY FRONT GRILL PLAIN ............................£230
MK2 REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS X2 ..................... £28
MK1 & MK2 SAFETY DEVICES ROLL CAGE
FORD ESCORT MK1 & 2 6 POINT ARCH MT WITH
DIAGONAL AND HARNESS BAR ............................£650
SINGLE SHAPED DOOR BARS X2 ..................... PR £140
MK2 ESCORT TURRET MOUNT MULTI POINT WITH
DIAGONAL AND HARNESS BAR ............................£760
SINGLE SHAPES DOOR BARS X2 ...................... PR £140
MK1 & 2 ESCORT FULL SPEC BOLT IN MULTIPOINT
WITH CROSS DIAGONAL AND HARNESS BAR, CROSS
DOOR BARS, TUNNEL BAR AND DASH BAR ......£1250
MK1 ESCORT WELD IN CDS ROLL CAGE WITH ALL
EXTRAS ........................................................................£795
MK2 ESCORT WELD IN CDS ROLL CAGE WITH ALL
EXTRAS ........................................................................£910
SIMPSON EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
3 BOLT BDA 4-2-1 2½ ................................................£750
5 BOLT BDA 4-2-1 2½ ................................................£750
PINTO 4-2-1 2½ ...........................................................£750
VAUXHALL XE 2.0 LTR/2.3 LTR ..................................£750
COSWORTH N/A YB .................................................£850
DURATEC ....................................................................£750
OMP CORSICA SUEDE STEERING WHEEL ............£180
MK1 & MK2 ALLOW S/W BOSS................................ £40
NEW MK2 ESCORT STEERING COLUMN ..............£180
QUICK RELEASE S/W BOSS KIT ................................£125
BRAKE PADS (100’S IN STOCK)
MINTEX 1144 1155 ETC ...............................FROM £45
FERODO 2500 300 ETC ...............................FROM £95
PAGID RS14 ETC ........................................FROM £195
ZF DIRECT TOP GEARBOX PARTS
FORKS, RINGS, GEARLEVERS LARGE STOCK

NEW CARBON PRODUCTS
MK2 ESCORT BONNET .............................................£525
MK2 ESCORT BOOT LID WITH SPOILER .................£525
MK2 FRONT QUARTER BUMPERS PR .....................£100
MK2 REAR BUMPER ..................................................£100
MK2 REAR RS2000 BOOT SPOILER .........................£125
MK2 TOP PARCEL SHELF REAR ...............................£160
MK2 REAR FIREWALL PLATE .....................................£200
MK2 DOOR CARDS (VACUUM FLAT) ............. PR £250
MK2 RALLY SHAPED BOOT LINER ...........................£130
MK2 RALLY DOOR MIRRORS ............................ PR £135
ATLAS REAR DIFF COVER .......................................... £70
CORNER ARCH GUARDS ......................................... £50
ALLOY ARCH AND QUARTER GUARDS PR .........£122
CARBON ROOF VENT ..............................................£175
REAR MK2 LAMP PROTECTORS ..........................PR £32
NAVIGATORS FOOT REST TRS ..................................£135
DRIVER FOOT HEAL PLATE ......................................... £85
TRS NAVIGATOR + DRIVER FOOT PLATE SET .........£200
15” SPARE WHEEL TRAY “ANY CAR” .....................£170
CARBON MK1 FRONT QUARTER BUMPERS ... PR £170
NEW FIBREGLASS PRODUCTS
FORD ESCORT MK1 & BONNET .............................£135
MK1 & 2 CARBON LAYER BONNET .......................£225
MK1 & 2 PLAIN BOOT LID ........................................£100
BOOT LID WITH RS2000 SPOILER MK2 ...................£150
BOOT LID WITH RS1800 SPOILER MK2....................£160
BOOT LID CARBON LAYER RS2000 SPOILER ........£215
BOOT LID CARBON LAYER RS1800 SPOILER ........£245
MK1 BUBBLE ARCHES SET OF FOUR ......................£110
MK2 FOREST ARCHES 76 SPEC ........................ SET £140
MK2 RS2000 BOOT SPOILER ...................................... £48
MK2 RS1800 BOOT SPOILER ...................................... £55
MK2 MEXICO FRONT SPOILER ................................. £49
MK2 REAR BUMPER .................................................... £40
MK2 FRONT QUARTER BUMPERS ............................. £50
MK2 FRONT QUARTER BUMPERS CARBON LAYER £65
MK1 REAR BUMPER .................................................... £46
MK1 FRONT QUARTER BUMPERS ............................. £50
MK1 TWIN COWEL DASH TOP.................................£125
MK1 TWIN COWEL DASH TOP FLOCKED .............£165
MK1 6 DIAL DASH TOP RHD & LHD....................... £100
MK1 6 DIAL DASH TOP FLOCKED ..........................£130
MK 1 WORKS CENTRE CONSOLE ............................ £80
MK1 DIAL DASH BINICLE ........................................... £40
MK2 DASH TOP RHD FLOCKED ..............................£150
MK2 DASH TOP WITH MOULDED DASH BINICLE £120
MK1 ESCORT CHIN FRONT SPOILER ........................ £60
MK1 & 2 FULL SIZE KEVLAR UNDER FLOOR GUARDS ...£465
BLACK PLASTIC DOOR CARDS
FORD ESCORT MK1 + 2 DOOR AND INNER QUARTER
CARDS WITH ORIGINAL PATTERN ..........SET OF 4 £100
MK2 DOOR CARDS ONLY PR ................................... £64
PLASTIC UNIVERSAL ROOF VENT KIT WHITE .........£105
PLASTIC UNIVERSAL ROOF VENT KIT CARBON FINISH ... £125
COMPOMOTIVE WHEELS FORD ML GRP4 + STD FIT
6X13 ML ET18 .............................................................£130
7X13 ML ET0 ...............................................................£135
8X13 ML ET-12 ............................................................£140
7X15 ML ET10 .............................................................£160
8X15 ML ET0 ............................................................... £165
9X15 ML ET-12 ............................................................£190
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