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Classic Ford

Aug 01 2026
Magazine

Classic Ford is rammed full of expert technical features, the best feature cars from across the world, a dedicated motorsport section plus all the news, products and information you'll need from across the entire classic Ford scene.

Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

Welcome

LOOKING BACK • Your projects: Inspired by the Anglia his dad owned in the 1980s, John Morton is remaking memories with his Standard 105E that’s getting a whole host of period-style mods.

£260K HERITAGE PROJECT IS GO • Grampian Transport Museum Trust secures funds for an exciting new space to preserve heritage vehicles and skills.

COMING THROUGH • Goodwood’s recent 83rd Member’s Meeting saw some super-close racing across the event’s two days, especially in the Win Percy Trophy for under 3-litre pre-1982 Group 1 Touring Cars. Here Michael Kerry’s RS2000 struggles to keep ahead of rival, Nigel Parry’s RS.

RUSTY CORNER

TOTAL CONTROL: CLASSIC FORD ECUs ON OFFER

BACK IN THE DAY • FROM THE CL ASSIC FORD ARCHIVES

COMING UP • Inside your September issue

WHERE TO GO THIS MONTH

WHERE TO GO IN SEPTEMBER

SUBSCRIBE TODAY • 3 easy ways to subscribe!

WHERE TO FIND CLASSIC FORD

PRODUCTS • THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD

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Ford Fair 2026 • —Europe’s biggest Ford event of the year — is back at the world-famous Silverstone Circuit on Sunday, August 23. Here’s what to expect.

BREAKING THE RULES • Joey English is a capable guy and, accordingly, had never commissioned anybody else to build him a car. However, with a friendship with Adrian Hall of Hallscorts Performance dating back to their teenage years, this Mk2 was a very special exception to the rule…

HIT THE ROAD • If you’re looking for a bit of Fast Road action, how suitable are your classic Ford’s suspension and brakes? We examine eight popular models to see what’s involved.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED • Mad-keen blue oval fan, Jonathan Screaton is always up for a challenge. Having spent 18 years in storage, this unassuming, turbocharged ZVH Mk2 XR2 was a project he just couldn’t turn down.

TOP 10 AFFORDABLE SUSPENSION AND BRAKE UPGRADES • Looking for the most cost-effective upgrades to make your classic Ford corner better and stop quicker? You’ve come to the right place…

FUTURE PAST • Classic looks and modern performance – but this 1967 Mustang Fastback is no restomod. It’s a sympathetically crafted hot rod in the traditional style, carrying the spirit of the Summer of Love when it was built, with just a few modern tweaks…

HOW TO GET ON TRACK • Make the most of those suspension and brake upgrades with a session or three at a track day. Here’s how to get the best out of one.

ESCORT RS2000 MK6 • Ford Heritage: The Mk6 RS2000 has become a rare sight in recent years, but there are still a few fans out there such as Steve Hicking, and his last-of-the-line model in Petrol Blue has been painstakingly returned back to a true 1990s stunner!

Classic Ford • Festival Of Speed, July 9-12

YOUR CARS • THE BEST OF WHAT’S DROPPED IN OUR INBOX THIS MONTH'

MAILBOX • YOUR LETTERS, EMAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

Next month • See all this and much more in your September 2026 issue of the world’s biggest and best-selling Ford magazine!

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