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74 08 GRAFTERS: Mk2 Cortina ST170-powered street ’n’ strip project.
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22 CLASSIC & RESTO SHOW
Ade heads to the NEC for some resto action.
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38 16-VALVE MK1 CORTINA Old-school looks with clever underpinnings.
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56 CLUB MEET: The Motorist. 52 HERITAGE: Escort Cabriolet Special Edition Mk4 XR3i is a real rarity.
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904THE LONDON TO SYDNEY MARATHON A look back at the 1968 event.
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94 HOMEBUILT HERO: Group 4 Mk2 Escort
When not helping Red Bull Racing fight for glory in Formula One, Rob Clark can be found tinkering with the stunning Group 4 tribute Escort you see here, a homebuilt rally hero in the truest sense of the term.
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102 118 BUYING GUIDE: Sierra Sapphire
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JAMIE ARKLE CONTRIBUTOR A sucker for rallyready Escorts, Jamie was particularly appreciative of the results of Rob Clark’s DIY build on this XE beast. Page 94.
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lassic Ford owners are nothing if not inventive. Recently we’ve seen all manner of engine swaps, wheel choices and alternative colours used in order to create a show-stopping car. This variety is great, and it helps keeps us motivated and enthusiastic about our favourite old Fords. For this issue, however, we’re going back to our roots and focusing on the tuning modifications that form the backbone of the scene — screaming Crossflows, potent Pintos and extreme Essex V6s. But old school doesn’t just mean traditional – it’s constantly evolving which is why the cars in the issue are arguably pushing the boundaries of the term, and in Tristram Deas’ case with his Mk1 Cortina (above), it’s about having your old school cake and eating it with modern ingredients. Call it old-school, classic tuning, restomod, whatever you like, but when it comes to classic Fords, one thing remains constant whether eightvalve Pintos or 16-valve Zetecs float your boat — it’s all about the cars and people. Thanks for reading.
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Name: StevenThomas Age: 37 Job: Pipeline field technician Location: Wiltshire, UK
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Your projects: Not even a fire and discovering his Mk2 Cortina was completely rotten could deter Steven Thomas from saving this car. Now five years on, he’s well on the way to creating a semi-spaceframed, lightweight street and strip terror.
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Car: 1968 Cortina Super Start condition: running and driving but rotten Condition now: shell restored and semispaceframed, main running gear installed Estimated date of completion: Summer 2024
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uying a classic Ford, then having it transformed into your perfect Fast Road car, only for it to catch fire 1000 miles later, might be enough for most of us to throw in the towel and take up a slightly less stressful, cheaper hobby instead. Especially when you then discover that the bodyshell that all your expensive (now fire-damaged bits) are bolted to, is absolutely rotten. Clearly though, Steven Thomas is made from stronger stuff because five years on from initially poking a
screwdriver through a ropey sill, he’s about to come out the other side with a Mk2 Cortina that’s undoubtedly stronger, faster, and dare we say it, a lot harder, too. Even better, Steven has picked up a whole host of new skills along the way, as although this isn’t his first classic Ford project (he built up a flatfront RS2000 from a bare-shell at the age of 21), it’s the first he’s tackled the restoration work on, learning how to weld and shape metal in the process, and soon he’ll be discovering the joys of prepping and painting, too.
But before we get ahead of ourselves, there’s the small matter of that spaceframed front end to mull over — a major decision that changed the direction of the project from Fast Road tool to a nocompromise, street legal quartermile demon. And one that Steven found easy to make after he costed up the price of new inner and outer steel front wings and front panel. The end result is shaping up to be something pretty special, so let’s crack on and find out how the project is progressing.
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Just add lightness: glassfibre bootlid should save a few precious kilos.
What was the car like when you got it? Well, I thought it was a good one! It was a bog-standard 1600 Super which I bought from Liverpool and drove it home, stopping several times on the way as it kept overheating. I always had the intention of making it quicker so paid someone to fit a 2-litre BlackTop Zetec andType-9 but after about 1000 miles it caught fire...Then, when I was assessing the damage I started poking it with a screwdriver and discovered the shell was absolutely rotten. At that point I wished I’d never bought it.
Custom roll cage is a proper climbing frame, and linked to the rear turrets for added stiffness.
Why didn’t you give up on it there and then? Pride, basically. I never wanted to do a project this big but I couldn’t give up on it, so I bought a welder and a metal folder, stripped the car down to a shell and mounted it on a rotisserie then started the long, laborious process of repairing it. How bad was it? The only part of the shell I haven’t touched is the roof. It’s had inner and outer rear arches, boot floor and chassis rail repairs, which I fabricated myself, inner and outer sills, major work to the floorpans, and a lot more. At what point did you decide to spaceframe the front end? About midway through when I started pricing up the replacement front panels. I was inspired by Jamie Wright’s spaceframed Mk2 Cortina featured in the November 2016 issue, so I contacted him and he put me in touch with the guy that did his.The spaceframed front end and entire roll cage cost me £1800, which is way less than the cost of new panels. All I had to do then was
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mount the glassfibre front wings and front valence, along with the rear valance which I sourced from Smith & Deakin. This project has been a six-year mission so far, but on the plus side it’s taught me how to weld, shape metal and now I’m about to learn how to paint a car too, so I guess it was a blessing in disguise! What colour are you planning to do it? The car was originally Ermine White, but I might do a more modern take and paint it Frozen White.Though this week I was reminded of one of Simon Coulson’s illustrations for the magazine and am now thinking of a white roof with Nardo Grey or similar for the rest.
Can you talk us through the running gear? It’s based around a lairy ST170 motor.The block was machined by James Goldstraw at Grace Engine Developments, while Andrew Lindsey did me a track-spec head and port-matched the inlet. Fuelling will come from a set of 48 mm throttle bodies with green injectors, all run by an Omex 710 — all sourced from Richard Wragg — while the exhaust manifold will be a four-into-one stainless one with a 2.5 inch collector, and I’ll make the 2.5 inch system myself. I’m aiming for 220 bhp, which with the planned 900 kg overall weight should get me into the low 12s on the quarter-mile. The gearbox is an RX-8 six-speed, mated to the engine with an adapter plate and
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“I’M KEEPING THE ENGLISH AXLE, THOUGH IT NOW HAS AN LSD” Spaced, pace and grace? Custom top mounts allow for Escort-based suspension and geometry.
Steven’s hoping for over 200 bhp from the rebuilt ST170 engine.
mount all from Butcher Engineering and I’m keeping the English axle though it now has a rally-spec 3J Driveline LSD. With the new front end set-up I can now run Capri coil-overs and an Escort steering rack — and a proper set of Wilwood brakes. We’re guessing the standard interior’s not going back in? No, the street-legal race car theme will continue inside with a pair of Bimarco bucket seats,TRS harnesses, a Race Technology DASH2 digital display, perspex windows... and that’s about it! What’s left to do? Fabrication-wise, not a lot though there’s a
few bits I want to go back and redo as my welding is a lot neater now. I’m about to strip the shell down again and put it back on the rotisserie to finish those bits before stonechipping and painting the underside. Anyone you’d like to thank who’s helped out so far? Yes, James Goldstraw at Grace Engine Developments, Andrew Lindsey from AL Developments, Richard Wragg at Prodev Engineering, Lee Butcher from Butcher Engineering, Alan Dent and his son, everyone at the Ford Cortina Mk2 Enthusiasts’ Club, my wife Hazel, and all my friends for putting up with me banging on about this project for so long!
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The interior is still work-in-progress, but Steven’s not planning on add much more to it.
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ilverstone Auctions recently had the privilege of dropping the hammer on one of the most sought-after Fords of all time. The M-Sport Focus WRC that Colin McRae took to victory in Acropolis Rally in 2001 was the star of the company’s latest auction sale at new venue, RAF Museum London. The car was freshly built for the Acropolis Rally in 2001, but is equally as famous for being the car in which McRae spectacularly crashed
ESCORT COSWORTH This year sees the mighty Escort Cosworth celebrate its 30th birthday. To commemorate the occasion, automotive artist and illustrator Terry Putman has designed a special poster. The clever piece of artwork combines all ten Escort Cosworth colours into a single image, with the name of each colour and a commemorative ‘30’ subtly spot-varnished in high-gloss. The effect means in some lights you can’t see the text, while in others the colour names are clearly visible. The poster is limited to just 30 uniquely numbered pieces, and costs £100. The same artwork is also available on mugs, coasters, and t-shirts too. For more details visit https://linktr.ee/illustratormaker.
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out of the Network Q Rally of Great Britain in the final round of the championship that year, handing the title to Richard Burns in his Subaru. As such it generated huge interest from collectors and rally fans in the weeks leading up to the sale, and went on to break all records for the highest price for any Focus WRC at auction, at an eye-watering £423,300! The same auction also saw McRae’s 2001 race suit go under the hammer too, which sold for £16,650.
Terminally-rotten old Fords
Australian,Tim Mattison, who runs the Rusty Cars Down Under Facebook page sure has a knack of turning up old Fords on his travels — and this time it’s a Mk1 Consul. “I’m afraid it’s super-rusty and really beaten-up,” revealsTim, “so it’s been raided for some good parts and has been sent to the crusher.” Spotted an unloved Ford on your travels? Email photos and details of your find to classicford.ed@kelsey.co.uk or you can write to us at the address on page 6.
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The Classic Car & Restoration Show always pulls out a few Ford-shaped surprises and this year was no exception, with the Marsdon family bringing along a fascinating find to the Granada Nutz stand — a factory black ex-MoD MK1 Saloon. Bought in a
very poorly state with lots missing, it’s been quite a mission to revive. It may still be a patchwork quilt and needing more work, but it drove in no problem! See more from the show on page 22. Photo Adrian Brannan
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ESCORT-TEC OFFERS FLAT-PACK ESCORTS Longtime classic Ford specialists, Darran Moss and Mark Devine of Escort-Tec will soon be able to supply complete Mk1 Escort body shell kits in flatpack form. As official agents for Magnum Classic Ford Panels, the duo have already assembled a prototype shell, though using a second-hand bonnet and bottled as Magnum are still in the final development stages of remanufacturing these. “There’s still so much interest in restoring Mk1s, so the flatpack idea just seemed logical,” reckons Darran. Darran and Mark expect the complete kits to cost around £13,750, and they can also supply the panels individually. Contact Escort-Tec on 07733 280190, 07855 985220 or www.escorttec.com.
Simply Ford When: Sunday, May 22 Where: Beaulieu, Hants UK What’s going on: Head to the south coast on May 22 for a bumper crop of Blue Oval goodness thanks to Beaulieu’s Simply Ford. The show is the biggest in Beaulieu’s range of 10 Simply rallies and promises to be as unmissable. A highlight of the day will be the People’s Choice Awards, as visitors and event-goers vote for their favourite Ford of the show, with the winner receiving a Beaulieu trophy. Event tickets include entry to all of the Beaulieu attraction, including the museum with its World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey, the Montagu ancestral home of Palace House and its grounds and gardens. Find out more: www.beaulieu.co.uk/ events/simply-ford
GO FOR A BURTON
Just launched, the 2022 Burton Power catalogue is essential reading for any classic Ford fan, and features all the main performance brands that Burtons sell including Weber, VibraTechnics, Samco, Titan, Revotec, Quaife, Mintex, Magnecor, OMEX, K&N, Kent, Jenvey, GAZ, Forge, Cosworth and hundreds more. Pick up your copy from the Burton Power store in Ilford, Essex or go to www.burtonpower.com and order one, or download the online version.
Russell Brookes’ rally cars to go on show
COMING UP INSIDE YOUR JULY 2022 ISSUE Despite more and more classic Fords being restored, the need and desire for power and usability never seems to wane. So the July issue, available in print and to download from Friday, June 10 is an Engine Swaps Special, packed with advice and inspiration for your project whether it’s a simple Crossflow to Pinto upgrade, or something more outlandish! Also in this issue you’ll find an eight-page guide to the Classic Ford Show, which is shaping up to be something truly special. The July 2022 issue hits the newsstands on Friday, June 10. Why not subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it and save a few quid in the process? Turn to page 20 for our latest offers.
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A selection of cars driven by former British rally champion, Russell Brookes will go on display at the new motorsport event, Firle Beacon this July. The rally, sprint and supercar motorsport in East Sussex on July 30-31, has curated a rare chance to see a special collection of the original Russell Brookes cars in the iconic colours of his long-standing sponsor, Andrews Heat For Hire. Amongst his many international and national wins, two-time British Rally Champion, Brookes, who sadly passed away in October 2019 aged 74, began his association with the sponsorship in 1974 and it ran for a further 17 years. It remains the longest running private sponsorship in rallying to this day. The cars include three Mk2 Escorts and a Sierra Cosworth. Tickets for the event are on sale now at https://firle beacon.com.
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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH UPRATED ESCORT ESTATE DAMPERS From £63.70 GAZ Shocks Want to improve the handling of your Mk2 Escort Estate? GAZ Shocks now manufacture uprated front insert and rear dampers for the model. The GT dampers provide variable bump and rebound rates which can be adjusted to suit the conditions and driving style. The damping rates can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units. Contact: 01268 724585, www.gazshocks.com
ATLAS AXLE SERVICE PARTS From £1.08 (carrier shims) Rally Design For years Rally Design has been supplying the major components to build Atlas axles, while in tandem, Ford has done an excellent job of supplying service items such as bearings, oil seals, crush washers and pinion carrier shims. These essential parts are now difficult to source or no longer available, so Rally Design has stepped in the stock and supply them. Check out the Rally Design website for the full line-up. Contact: 01227 792792, www.rallydesign.co.uk
OBLITARATE GEL TAR AND GLUE REMOVER From £13.95 Auto Finesse Designed for use in the pre-polish decontamination stage, ObliTARate Gel is a brand-new formula, developed in the form of a viscous liquid, designed to linger on surfaces for as long as possible as it actively dissolves sticky contaminants. Safe for use on all painted and powder-coated surfaces, along with glass, solventresistant plastics, bare metal and brightwork trim, this solvent-based gel quickly melts away tar spots, glue residues, traffic cone rash and overspray, suspending them in the solution, above surfaces, and allowing them to be safely wiped away. Contact: 020 8191 9491, www.autofinesse.com
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RACE GLAZE GRAPHENE WAX From £27.99 Race Glaze Based on Race Glaze’s 55 Wax, and a development of its Hybrid Blue nano wax, this new product uses Graphene to enhance durability, shine and beading/sheeting behaviour, and give excellent protective capability, including creation of mechanical, thermal (UV) and liquid barriers, with high abrasive and wear resistance. Preparation is no different to any proper wax application – it simply requires cleansed paintwork without residual glazes to allow the wax to bond fully with the paint surface. Contact: 01780 654065, https://raceglaze.co.uk
ALPHA DCOE FILTERS From £85.04 Webcon Webcon has introduced a range of Alpha branded foam filters to suit DCOE style twin sidedraught carburettors or throttle bodies. The filters are supplied with blank backplates to allow them to be fitted to a wide range of applications, and are available in three lengths as follows: 90 mm (AFA250), 120 mm (AFA250-120) and 150 mm AFA250150. Prices start at £85.04 and these are available directly from Webcon or from appointed Webcon dealers. Contact: www.webcon.co.uk
8 MM HT LEADS FOR THE BDA £64.99 Burton Power Burton Power is now offering PowerLeads for the Cosworth BD series engines running 45D distributors. PowerLeads are manufactured using a premium 8 mm ignition cable which is ideal for all applications, including high performance use. The ferromagnetic core benefits from a Kevlar and fibreglass base. A ferromagnetic compound is extruded onto the core which is tightly wound with a stainless steel resistance wire that has been bound with a conductive lacquer. This design ensures maximum spark quality with virtually zero voltage loss. Contact: 020 8518 9127, www.burtonpower.com
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MK1 FIESTA TOP MOUNTS 29 Euros MotoMobil Grit your teeth every time you go out in your Mk1 Fiesta because the corn top mounts are rattling away? Good news, MotoMobil can now supply reproductions of the original versions for around £25 each — well worth the money for peace of mind. Contact: www.motomobil.com
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CLASSIC FORD SHOW NEWS The biggest and best show for old Fords is back! Here’s what’s new for 2022.
1980s HEROES
To say that 1980s Fords are hot property right now would be something of an understatement. We’ll be curating some of the best examples from the decade that gave us big turbos, big wings and even bigger egos.
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The Classic Ford Show is the must attend event for car clubs. You can display your car, camp with friends and family and see hundreds of classic Fords on display at this unique event. There’s no better way to experience the Classic Ford Show than having an allocated club area inside the show. As well as discounted entry tickets, club stand members can beat the traffic with access to the show hours before the public, and there are exclusive discounts on camping available, too. To find out how to book a stand for your club, go to www.classicfordshow.co.uk.
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Not part of a club but would still love to display your car? Well panic not! We offer drivers who aren’t part of a club the opportunity to display their car within the Special Display area at the event which will be located within the circuit. As long as your car is classic Ford (pre 2002), then you’re good to go! To purchase the display pass, go to www.classicfordshow.co.uk, click on Public Tickets and select the option to display your car for just £3.
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Check out the official Classic Ford Show website for all the latest info and updates on this year’s event — plus, you can buy your advance tickets. The website also contains movie clips from previous shows, trade news, show and shine and much more. Plus, you’ll find all the contact details you’ll need as well as answers to the most frequently asked questions. Just direct your browser to www.classicfordshow.co.uk!
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CAR AND THE CLASSIC SHOW RESTORATION
If ever there was a crowd that epitomised the spirit of the show it had to be the guys from Ford-100E.com working on Phil Huddle’s 100E. This car has been Phil’s for 20 years since he bought it from his Grandad’s friend for a pittance. In those years it has seen plenty of use, lately though the sidevalve engine has been suffering from a rattling timing chain due to oil starvation. Why? Well it was Phil’s own fault due to messing up the cam bearing cap installation, but kudos to that man for owning up, and for then getting stuck in! Especially as he had to get the engine rebuild completed to drive home!
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THE CLASSIC CAR AND RESTO SHOW It was all hands-on and decked at last month’s NEC bonanza.
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utdoor events may be the mainstay of the Ford show scene, but the likes of the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show with Discovery+ is every year becoming more of a blue oval packed event. Not to be confused with the more mainstream Classic Motor Show at the same venue, this three-day weekender is quite different. The ‘Restoration’ part of the name is significant as it means visitors get to see numerous hands-on activities in action, with both pros and club members alike all actively getting their hands dirty with demonstrations of resto techniques plus also working on their own cars. Some with little to no safety net as they ambitiously undertake jobs which disable their car and create a quite urgent Sunday evening deadline for hometime! The club stands may be the main attraction for many, but there are also plenty specialist businesses relevant to the classic Ford scene.
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A few very recognisable ones like the well known face of ‘Mr RS500’ Paul Linfoot was spotted. An impressive selection of road and race cars were on show along with expertly remanufactured 909 parts and even a new unused original RS500 engine! Nearby RO Performance were displaying an as-expected top-notch selection including a superb Mk4 Escort Estate, and boss man, Rob’s wellspecced Mk1 Escort. When it came to show cars we were absolutely spoiled with the selection of Fords. The Lancaster Insurance Pride Of Ownership had plenty, including the stunning YB Cossie converted Capri of Mark Misiura. Nearby was XR Owners’ Club member Alan Herring with his renowned rarity XR3 Turbo. Finished in gleaming black and sporting numerous quirky period Series X options. Both cars are previous Classic Ford feature cars, and it was great to see them out on show.
It’s not just all for show though, you can get your wallet out too. There are extensive areas selling tools, spares and memorabilia. (A bargain selection of early 1980s Ford brochures proved too irresistible for us). Also if you really want to spend there’s almost an entire hall dedicated to a classic car auction. In there we found a huge number of very tempting Fords up for sale. A £50,000 three-door Cosworth was at the higher end of the scale, but the plethora of Mk3 Capris and one very tasty pre-facelift Mk2 Granada Ghia particularly grabbed our attention. We watched the bidding frenzy get to £5600 before the lucky new owner saw the hammer fall on the gold beauty. Quite a bargain for a rare car which looked so straight. As good as the entertainment on the main stage was with the likes of Richard Hammond and Mike Brewer, we have to say the frenzy of the auction was even more fun!
Full Racing Puma restoration in action!
The Mk4 & Mk5 Cortina Fanatics group has one of the most eye-popping displays with their Mk4 S models. One new addition was the incredible Phoenix Orange car restored by Jim Aldridge. This car was in quite a bad way not long ago, and was restored for Jim’s mate, Taz who was about to see the car for the first time at the show. xxxxxx
Granadas! We’re an absolute sucker for seeing these cracking cars being saved and pampered, especially when we all know the other fate they can all too often succumb to. On the Granada Nutz stand there was a great mix including Dave Ward’s stunning ex-Police 3.0S. Bought as an abandoned project, this may have been a solid shell but it was still a very involved project. Thankfully it still had some key cool old Police parts present like the zipped headlining.
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The barn-find section had some interesting finds, most notably this now near-extinct Mk5.5 Escort Estate!
Often creating more of a fuss than the traditional celebs on the main stage were the new breed; the YouTubers! Ian Seabrook and Matt Richardson (aka Hubnut and Furious Driving) were doing meet and greets and shifting shedloads of merch all weekend alongside their pretty unconventional huge Fords. Matt’s very recently imported Crown Victoria looks ready to fulfil everyone’s FBI stakeout fantasies, and Ian’s quirky (verging on bizarre) Fairmont was a fascinating beast to nosey around.
Tons of models and memorabilia. We can’t resist a retro Ford Cars brochure!
The barnfinds are always a great crowd puller at the show. One which caught our eye especially was Brendan Donohue’s early Mk3 Escort Ghia. Being a 1983 it’s just before the first minor update, and arguably the purest and finest variation of the Mk3 Escort. I mean who doesn’t love a launch car with all their little quirks before the focus groups get involved?
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The Motul Cossie Mk1 Escort was a serious bit of kit. Full Rieger kit and 19 inch Image splits? That’s serious old school modding!
The CCA area was rammed with mouth watering cars for sale and some high octane auctioneer performances, though this pre-Facelift Mk2 made ‘just’ £5600.
The Welsh Ford Owners Club had a varied selection of top level modified Fords. Pete Crompton says he’s not undertaking another huge Mk3 Cortina resto, but he sure seemed keen on this barn find he brought along!
The Lancaster pride of ownership was awash with the most highly polished metal in the NEC. A few year’s ago who’d have thought a Probe would be in there, but they’re rare cars now!
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A QUICK ONE
Built for the B-road, David Gilbert’s Anglia packs an old-school pushrod punch with some special suspension upgrades. Words Simon Woolley Photos Adrian Brannan
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“Thanks to my dad, who I joined in the motor trade, I’ve been into bikes then cars since year dot,” admits David. “He used to race Capribased Super Rods back in the day, then got into drag racing, then sprints and hillclimbs and I would follow him around, helping out. I used to ride trials bikes at a pro level as a teenager, and that was my thing, but then I had a break for a while due to a back injury and kind of fell out of love with it, and got into cars instead. My first was an E30-shape BMW 3-Series modified with loads of Alpina bits, then I got into hot hatches and eventually modern exotic stuff but great though they are, you can’t tinker with them, and when they go wrong it gets expensive. I needed to go back to the old stuff.”
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Doors originally housed big speakers, though David (below) wisely removed them and made his own door cards.
Glass fibre front outer bodywork is superbly finished. Drilled panel is a neat touch.
“MIKE BARE-METALLED THE SHELL AND DIDN’T FIND ANY HORRORS — THE CAR HAD BEEN VERY WELL RESTORED” In search of space
“I’d always wanted to do an Anglia after seeing Dave Bunn’s spaceframed example some years ago — that car is perfect,” reckons David. “I actually bought another project prior to this one to do up. It had a rock-solid shell and I’d planned to drop in an ST170 engine and Escort suspension, but with two very young kids I just couldn’t devote the time to it, so I sold it on.” Keen to still keep the 105E flame alive, David kept his eye out for cars for sale and spotted this one. “I didn’t have the time to go and look at it, so I asked my Dad if he could, and he ended up buying it for himself!” The car was already extensively modified — “It’s basically a road-legal Spedeworth hot rod” — and complete and running, and David’s dad immediately pressed it into service, even doing a couple of sprints and hillclimbs. But on the last event it came home with a top end rattle so the Crossflow engine was pulled out for investigation, and there the car sat for a while. “In the meantime, I’d bought a Pro Street 100E from David Mott and I loved it, but he decided he wanted it back, so I ended up selling it back to him and buying the Anglia off my dad – still in bits!” David knew exactly what he wanted from the Anglia — more of the same, only turned up a notch. “The car had been built very well, but quite a while ago and was starting to look tired,” David reveals.
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powered, and so the dismantled engine was taken to Crossflow guru, Phil Price at Connaught who went to town on it with a brief to build a tractable but potent road engine. The 711M block was bored to take +90 thou’ pistons, with the decked bottom end lightened and balanced including the clutch assembly, while Phil also installed a classic 234 cam. The head’s now heavily ported and fitted with bigger valves, the twin 40s mounted on a port-matched inlet. The custom 4-into-1 mild steel exhaust manifold and system had come with the car and was deemed more than up to the job, so was reused in the build, though David had it ceramic-coated prior to refitting. The end result is a very usable 145 bhp, and according to David, “It revs like a chainsaw”. While the engine was away, David cracked on with the rest of the car, which became a welcome respite from a stressful house build. “The car was stripped down to a rolling shell and taken over to my mate, Mike who runs a bodyshop for a respray. Mike bare-metalled the shell and luckily didn’t find any horrors — the car had previously been restored and built very well.” With the bodyshell in a naked state, David could assess all the fabrication work done to the car, and it was extensive. The bulkhead and inner wings have been refabricated, both to move the engine back for better weight distribution, and to house the Escort-based front suspension retaining the correct geometry. There’s also a decent amount of bracing and strengthening, in part to replace some of the strength lost by the fitment of full GRP outer panels. The rear has been
Built by Connaught, the 1700 Crossflow is a peach — packing a very usable 145 bhp. Note reworked inner wings for Escort geometry.
Interior is stripped and caged, though VTR seats retain some comfort. Burgundy wheel meant to match roof...
FRENCH DRESSING OLD SCHOOL STEELS? Lotus 5.5x13 steels are still a hugelypopular old-school mod for Anglias, and there’s no denying they look great. For this build though, the choice of wheel was a little different yet still keeping to the old-school steel ethos. And while 15 inch Peugeot steels are now a familiar sight on classic Fords, these are in fact 14 inch versions, specifically from the 106 Rallye. “They’re actually the wider 6 inch ones found on the Series 2 cars,” confirms David, “and they’re very light – they actually weight less than a typical 13 inch alloy!” With 106 Rallyes now seriously collectible and survivors undergoing restoration back to standard, these wheels are much in demand. “I’ve had a couple of people come up to me asking about them, but they’re not for sale,” says David. “I may switch to a set of split-rims or 15 inch Minilites at a later date, but these are definitely staying with the car.”
David reckons the Anglia is great to drive, with the Escort set-up making a big difference.
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Tech Spec Body
1966 Anglia 105E, extensively modified and strengthened, bulkhead and inner wings all made to suit Escort geometry, front turret strengthening and front end bracing to allow use of full glass fibre front end, glass fibre bonnet and bootlid, large transmission tunnel and diff tunnel along with turrets and link boxes, shell stitch welded and fitted with full multi-point roll cage incorporating extensive door bars, exhaust recessed into the underside to aid ground clearance. Paint: custom white
Engine
Connaught Competition Engines 1700 Crossflow, +0.090 thou’ overbore, Hepolite pistons, 10.5:1 CR with decked block, lightened and balanced, crank, conrods, pistons, flywheel and clutch assembly, polished con-rods, Kent Cams 234 camshaft, duplex timing chain and adjustable vernier pulley, alloy bottom crank pulley, big-valve head fully ported and matched to ported inlet manifold and exhaust manifold, double valve springs, big-wing baffled sump, twin 40 DCOEs, electronic ignition, bespoke 4-into-1 manifold and single box exhaust system, all ceramic coated, Colin Reay alloy radiator and breather catch tank. Power: 145 bhp
“IT’S SO GOOD TO DRIVE — MUCH LIKE AN ESCORT” extensively reworked too, with Group 4-style turrets added and link boxes, along with lateral bracing for a Panhard rod. Mike prepped the metalwork ready for paint and tidied up some of the panel gaps before laying on coats of a custom mix of white. “It’s a cross between Diamond White and Ermine White,” reckons David, “and was as close a shade to the original colour as we could get. I’ve actually parked up next to an Ermine White car and it’s not that different — it just pops a little bit more.”
New gear
Meanwhile David busied himself cleaning up, painting and powdercoating the parts prior to refitting — and sourcing all-news fasteners and fixings. The choice of parts used in the build is top-notch and includes proper Group 4-spec Bilstein coil-overs and compression struts up front, with Avo coil-overs at the rear with Rose joints throughout. “It’s superdirect to drive,” confirms David. The five-linked axle currently runs a 3.7:1 ratio open diff but David’s planning on installing an LSD and Atlas-spec shafts in the future. Take a peek through the roll cage bars into the interior and you’ll find it all stripped out, though a pair of VTR seats (mounted on custom frames) help put some of the comfort back in. “It had originally been built with a big sound system, but we left all of that out and I redid the door panels in alloy but covered in vinyl. And if you’re wondering 32
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Transmission
Type-9 five-speed, uprated clutch, English axle with 3.7:1 diff
Suspension
Front: Escort Group 4 big-piston Bilstein coil-overs, compression struts, adjustable bottom arms, alloy top mounts, steering rack. Rear: Avo coil-overs, five-linked with Panhard rod. Rose joints throughout
Brakes No room for the kids: rear seat area dominated by the 106 Rallye steel.
why the steering wheel is burgundy, I’d planned to have the roof painted to match but changed my mind at the last minute. I’ll recover it at some point along with flocking a few other areas.” “I’m a serial modifier at heart so even though the car’s effectively finished, there’ll always be something I want to do to it,” he continues. “I’ve built a few K-Series engines in the past and I love them — they’re very light and make good power — so at some point I may well go down this route with the Anglia but for now I just want to get out and have some fun with it. It’s so good to drive — much like an Escort, obviously, but a lot like my dad’s MGB race car, too.” So, is there some competition use on the horizon? “I don’t live too far from Lydden Hill circuit,” he admits, “so while it’s tempting, and I may well do some track days there, I think I’ll pass. It was originally built as a B-road blaster, and that’s the way I think it should stay.”
Front: spaced M16 callipers, vented discs. Rear: Anglia 1200 drums Dual remote master cylinders with line lock and bias adjustment, Sierra pedal box
Wheels and tyres
6x14 inch Peugeot 106 Rallye Series 2 Michelin steels (painted Ford Silver Fox) with 175/50R14 tyres
Interior
Retrimmed, deep dish steering wheel, extra gauges mounted and fuse box mounted centre console, Citroen VTR seats with bespoke mounts, four-point harnesses, alloy door panels trimmed in black vinyl, alloy fuel tank and wheel jack built into boot, battery, spare wheel and washer bottle where rear seats would be to aid weight distribution
Thanks
Phil Price at Connaught Competition Engines for the engine build, Mike Sellar at MAS Car & Commercial for the paint job, Colin Reay at Creative Aluminium Fabrications for the alloy fabrication, Ian Collins at Colour Finishing for the chrome plating, my Dad, Stuart for all his help and advice (even if I don’t pay any attention)(, and my better half, Jodie for her understanding of my obsession with anything petrol powered!
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TOP 10 OLD SCHOOL ENGINES
Ford has built some incrediblytunable engines over the years. Here are the 10 best classic ones.
Essex V6 Capacities: 2494cc, 2994cc, 3081cc, 3412cc Built at the Dagenham plant (hence the name), the Essex was Ford UK’s V6 engine of choice for 15 years up to 1981 (though production continued in South Africa until 2000). A great-sounding engine, it echoes the Crossflow’s bowl-in-piston combustion chamber design, and it’s easy to gain extra power from with well-trod stages to bhp, though very high states of tune involve many specialist parts. Tuning potential:
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Lotus twin-cam
Capacity: 1558cc Based on the (bored out) 1500 Pre-Crossflow, the alloy-head, eight-valve twin-cam is now the stuff of legend. Parts supply is excellent thanks to their continued popularity in racing and rallying, and good ones can pump out in excess of 180 bhp thanks to modern fuel-injection and tuning techniques. That Lotus badge adds £££s to the price of parts, though. Tuning potential:
Small-block Ford Capacities: 221ci, 260ci, 289ci, 302ci, 351ci Though never officially fitted to a UK-built Ford, the small-block (or Windsor to give it its correct name) deserves a mention as it’s reckoned to be one of Ford’s greatest ever engines, which was made for over 40 years. The 302ci (4949cc) version is the most popular version, with parts supply (and cost) excellent. They’re easy to tune, too. Tuning potential:
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Cologne V6 Capacities: 1812cc, 1998cc, 2293cc, 2550cc, 2637cc, 2792cc, 2935cc Developed from the 60-degree V4 Taunus unit by Ford of Germany (hence the Cologne moniker), it came in a myriad of sizes though the UK only got the 2.3, 2.8 and 2.9 variants. Not as popular for tuning here as the Essex, though in some ways it’s a much better engine, forming the basis for the 2.9-litre, Cosworth 24-valve unit. Tuning potential:
Crossflow Capacities: 1098cc, 1298cc, 1599cc The later Kent features a revised ‘flat’ cylinder head with the inlet and exhaust ports on opposing sides, plus a bowl-inpiston combustion chamber design and bags of tuning potential. Later 711M blocks are stronger but don’t ignore earlier ones, and new blocks and (alloy) heads are available so parts supply is excellent. Tuning potential:
Pinto Capacities: 1294cc, 1593cc, 1796cc, 1993cc, Ford of Europe’s first single overhead cam engine, the Pinto was produced for two decades and so parts availability is excellent. For tuning, the 2-litre is the best place to start, with numerous camshaft and carburation options available, plus piston and con-rod swapping means you can up the capacity to 2.1, 2.2. 2.3 or even 2.4 litres. A strong engine with great power potential, alongside the Crossflow it’s one of Ford UK’s most iconic engines. Tuning potential:
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Six-cylinder Capacities: 2262cc, 2553cc This engine featured in Ford’s big saloon range— the Zephyrs and Zodiacs until the mid-60s. Factory power outputs varied according to compression ratio, but then Raymond Mays saw the potential of the engine and started producing triple carb kits, which in repro form are still available from time to time. This engine is still strutting its stuff in the Historic racing scene and they sound great. Tuning potential:
Cosworth BD-series Capacities: 1099cc, 1299cc, 1599cc, 1601cc, 1699cc, 1975cc, 2137cc Originally based on the Crossflow bottom end, the Cosworth-designed BDA featured an alloy 16-valve head and was primarily for motorsport. Many variations followed, usually with an alloy cylinder block, including turbocharged versions, and almost all parts (including blocks) are still available. Pricey, though. Tuning potential:
Sidevalve Capacities: 933cc, 1172cc Originally introduced in the 1930s, the sidevalve powered all of Ford UK’s small Fords until the 997cc Pre-Crossflow appeared in 1959. As the name suggests, the valves were located in the cylinder block, the head being almost completely flat. Despite this a whole tuning industry grew up around the engine, and availability of standard and uprated components is still pretty good. Specialist knowledge is required to get the best out of one. Tuning potential:
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Pre-Crossflow Capacities: 997cc, 1198cc, 1297cc, 1340cc, 1498cc So-called because the inlet and exhaust ports are on the same side of the head, the Kent Pre-Crossflow is the father of fast Ford engines thanks to Cosworth’s input. The 1500 unit is the best base for tuning, but the 997s and 1200s are still popular in Historic racing Anglias. Tuning options are varied but some parts are now becoming tricky to get hold of, though stuff is being remanufactured all the time. Tuning potential:
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NEW TRICKS This Mk1 Cortina may appear to be period correct when you first see it, but look a little closer — the discreet modern touches take it to another level.
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about the old-school street-racer look with a modern twist. Think South London-style screamer, but with a totally modern driveline focus. The Lotus running gear was quickly sold off, and Tristam logged into his new number one online shopping store — Retro Ford. If the new direction for the driveline was now going to be modern, reliable, and powerful, then it also had to be in a majority of the install, totally bolt in.
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Dave Colledge from Retro Ford became the build mentor, showing Tristram what to use, and how to get everything and so much more from his set-up. The modern driveline option was now well and truly engaged, however, the exterior would not be modernised, in fact it would be sent back to when Ford Australia pushed it out on the forecourt back in 1966 as a 240 model. This was the lower spec to the slightly more luxurious 440 and sporty GT, and meant Tristram soon had the Sherwood Green Lotus stripe removed, and the shell repainted in eye popping Artic White.
MK1 CORTINA Back in the 1960s, the inside of a 240-spec Mk1 was a very basic experience, and if you managed to find a heater, well this normally meant the Ford dealer liked you. Tristram knew he wanted a fun place to power shift through the gears, and this meant the best of everything he could factor in. The dash is all Lotus, with the correct Smiths gauges, and a trick MOMO steering wheel to keep it all retro cool. Only two people get to have fun inside, with a grippy new set of Cobra buckets designed to emulate the old-school aftermarket 1960s/1970s seats. The black Williams harnesses are perfectly suited as well, and roll cage and distinct lack of carpet screams street racer to anyone who looks inside. The hard graft involved in getting the floor of the Mk1 to look the way it does is equal if not more than what it took to prep the exterior
Modern yet classic Smiths gauges live in Lotus dash.
metalwork. The reason is the amount of curves and bends that made sanding and prepping so much harder to complete. The end result is amazing, and the way it flows from the front to the rear boot area is visually stunning.
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As with every great Ford, we all clamber to see what’s under the bonnet, and after knowing it’s going to be modern, at first glance, you would think you have just spied an older BDA twin-cam which is odd. What you are in fact looking at is a covertly disguised 2-litre Zetec twin-cam. Behind the mint twin-cam install is a well designed set up courtesy of Retro Ford. Tristram knew that the Zetec needed to sit correctly, operate reliably, and meet all the local registration requirements. Retro Ford stepped up to the challenge offering up the engine crossmember, engine mounts, flywheel, quickshift kit and two-piece propshaft. Internally, the Zetec is stock, but it does have a set of 45 mm throttle bodies, wild looking Retro Ford exhaust manifold, and rorty custom 2.5 inch freeflowing exhaust. Mazda then stepped in and supplied the close-ratio five-speed which was liberated from underneath an N7 MX5. Retro Ford handed over one of their lightened flywheels which was mated to a custom heavy duty
Big header-style alloy radiator is a neat touch.
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NOT THE ALLAN YOU KNOW SIGNED BY A CHAMPION
Fed by 45 mm throttle bodies (below), the 2-litre Zetec looks right at home in the Cortina’s bay, aided by the BD-style cam cover.
Cortina’s interior is deceptively simple — there’s a huge amount of hard work gone into here.
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Did you spot the signature in pen on the black glovebox lid? If you have only ever heard of Alan Mann, and not Allan Moffat, don’t worry, because the Allan of the Moffat variety made sure his driving did all the talking. Now long retired from competitive driving, Canadian-born Allan Moffat OBE is revered as a living legend down under. His accolades behind the wheel from the 1960s to the late 1980s are astounding — Australian Sports Sedan/ Car Champion, Australian Endurance Champion, FIATouring Car and World Touring Car Champion. He won the prestigious Bathurst race five times, starting his career in a Lotus Cortina in 1965 and finished it off behind the wheel of Sierra RS500 in 1989.Tristram’s father was lucky to have a chat with Allan at an event, and had him sign the glovebox, which has now become a highly prized addition to the Mk1 Cortina. Allan’s exploits can be watched onYouTube, and the video of him shipping his Falcon coupe to the US to develop it is a must-watch to see how dedicated he was to success.
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MK1 CORTINA ceramic paddle clutch and is complimented by more Retro Ford goodness in the shape of a quickshift kit. The final stop is the diff, when the factory 240-spec English axle is filled with an LSD centre and heavy duty 18-spline axles.
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Under the mint panels is super sorted suspension and brakes with GAZ adjustable shocks, rebuilt and lowered springs, a bigger anti-bar and vented discs and race pads. The combination of arrow straight white paintwork with only a hint of chrome trim is timeless. Set off to perfection with a set of iconic John Brown Wheels-supplied 7x13 inch Minilites in silver shod in porky 185 Yokohama tyres, the final look is the stuff we dream about. The stance is simply sublime. Back to Tristram, who explains why you are seeing such a visual treat. “After starting off heading towards the road race Lotus style, we realised we wanted more street race stripped out minimalist look. I have always loved that bare bones look, nothing too fancy or chromed out, just an all-motor screamer. The driveline is awesome, and a power upgrade is now on the cards, and maybe a supercharger as well. Right now, after such a long build, I just want to enjoy it as much as possible”. This is a rare build that brings the very best of the old school style together with the very best new school technology to create a sure fire street screaming success. Despite the date of manufacture being some 56 years ago, this is a Mk1 Cortina that has been reborn, refreshed and returned to the roads with all the stylish intentions it was made with, only this time the rev limiter is a lot higher and the cool factor is off the scale.
Classic lowback buckets and Willans Harnesses keep it modern and period.
Tech Spec Body
Australian-delivered 1966 Mk1 Cortina 240, complete strip down and ground up restoration to original Australian delivered ‘240’ spec, front bumper removed, GT Bullet mirrors, bonnet pins. Paint: Artic White
Engine
2-litre Zetec, custom FORD rocker cover, 45 mm throttle bodies, Retro Ford exhaust manifold, custom 2.5 inch exhaust, hi-amp alternator, custom alloy radiator, strut tower brace, silicone water hoses, hidden custom wiring harness
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Mazda N7 MX5 five-speed, custom ceramic paddle clutch, lightened Retro Ford flywheel, Retro Ford quickshift kit, Retro Ford two-piece propshaft, English axle, Retro Ford crownwheel and pinion, LSD Centre heavy-duty 18-spine shafts
Finish is exemplary throughout this build.
Suspension
Front: GAZ struts and springs, adjustable camber top mounts, 2.4 turns steering rack, 24 mm custom made KMAC ant-roll bar, Retro Ford engine cross-member and engine mounts. Rear: GAZ adjustable dampers, rebuilt and reset lowered 3 inch leaf springs
Brakes
Front: M16 callipers and vented discs, Mintex race pads. Rear: Rebuilt drums. Custom pedal box with brake bias adjustment
Above: Minilight-style rims keep you guessing. Cortina is perfect for late-night blasts around Sydney (below).
Wheels and tyres
John Brown Wheels 7x13 Minilights, Yokohama Advan A052 185/60R13 tyres
Interior
Lotus Cortina dash, Smiths gauges, MOMO Mod.07 suede steering wheel, Cobra Classic race seats, custom mounts, Williams four-point race harness, multipoint roll cage, no carpets, new rubber kit, battery relocated to boot
Thanks
My dad Paul for all his help and not giving up on the build, my wife Ana for her support throughout the build, and massive thanks to everyone, especially Chris and Dave at Retro Ford, Ian at HP Motorsports in Sydney and Best Mufflers in Carlton NSW
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PRE-2000 FORD COFFEE & CARS DAY What could be better than an early morning weekend meet featuring some top-class classic Fords and a decent cup of coffee?
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complaints considering we were barely out of winter. The range of cars on display was also refreshingly varied with Fiestas, Cortinas, Granadas, Escorts and Capris all represented in various guises. A brace of Lotus Cortinas made a welcome sight while David Bolton’s Panther Black 2.9 Cosworth Capri really caught our eye. Graham Ellis and Richard Barker brought along both of their Mk5 Cortinas, the Crusader estate having recently won the title of Classic Ford Of The Year. The Motorist’s own Works Rally Escort, kept by a private owner was on display outside for all to see and with an impressive pedigree to boot, we were told this car only recently returned from a rally event in China!
The Motorist hold their Coffee and Cars meets every Sunday, while typically there’s something happening every Saturday and on Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout summer, too. For those with more of a focus solely on the blue oval, The Motorist has a few special Ford events planned throughout the year. Check out themotorist.com for more details.
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ROBERT TINGLE CAR: SIERRA XR4i Robert spends most of his spare time maintaining his 16 motorcycles, but he admits to always having a soft spot for the early XR4i. “I always wanted one but couldn’t afford to buy one when they were new,” Robert smiles. “Recently, I found myself looking through the classifieds and decided now was the right time to get one.” Robert checked out numerous neglected examples before he came across this unmolested gem from 1985. “It wasn’t
on the road at the time, but I could tell it had led a sheltered life with only 87,000 on the clock,” Robert tells us. Fortunately, the shell itself was in good order, having never been welded while the 2.8i V6 had been treated to a recent rebuild too. “I renewed the braking system, replaced the radiator and fitted a bespoke exhaust,” Robert continues, “I managed to fix the sunroof and I’ll be moving on to replacing the hoses and sorting the wiring next.”
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showing now, I don’t drive it enough!”The first owner was a Ford Director, it then passed to a policeman before finding its way toTerry. “It had a brief spell of fame on TV, appearing on Wrong Car, Right Car,” Terry adds. “It’s been a show car virtually all its life, and I definitely won’t be selling as I hope to pass the car on to my grandson,Theo one day.”
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THE MOTORIST CAR: EX-WORKS ESCORT The Motorist had a few interesting cars of their own on display, but it was this ex-works Mk1 Escort that really had tongues wagging. One of seven cars prepared by Clarkes Garage and built for the 1970 World Cup Rally, FTW 47H was driven by Colim Malkin with Richard Hudson-Evans as co-driver. A 90 mph altercation with a truck on the Yugoslavian Autoput led to an early retirement from the rally, the car then brought back to Boreham
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ason Cook had his heart set on a tin top XR3i, but when he struggled to find a good example within his budget, he began looking at the soft top version. With a little patience and luck, he managed to track down one of the most original and immaculate Mk4 XR3i convertibles we’ve come across. Jason has been a huge Ford fan as long as he can remember, his first car was a Mk2 Escort 1.3 in beige, bought for the sum of £250. “I still have fond memories of that car, but by the 1990s I’d moved on to an XR3i,” Jason recalls. “I used it to travel from the UK
to Germany and back for years and it never missed a beat.” Fast forward to 2015 and Jason began reminiscing over those magical days spent driving across Europe in his XR3i. Before he knew it, he found himself scouring the classifieds to gain an idea of current values. “I was intent on buying a hardtop, just like the one I’d had before,” Jason recalls, “I just couldn’t seem to find one in good condition for a reasonable price.” As he trawled his way through the classifieds, Jason noticed convertible XR3is were still quite a bargain in comparison and
soon his criteria switched to include the soft top version, a major seller for Ford in the late 1980s and early 1990s. “After a few conversations with my wife, we set a budget, and I started to search in more detail,” Jason continues. “It had to be a rust-free example with a good history and low mileage.” Even in 2015, that was no easy task and greatly reduced the pool of suitable available cars on the market. “Over that summer, I kept my eye on a number of cars that seemed to fit the bill and to see if they hung around or sold quickly,”
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Cross-spoke alloys have been expertly refurbished by Metal Magic.
Interior remains in fine fettle — as you’d expect for a such a low mileage.
Jason continues. “There was one in particular that was slightly out of my price range which remained on the market unsold.” Initially, Jason was a little hesitant to take a closer look as there may have been a good reason no-one else had already bought it. It was also located at the seaside, often a haven for rusty old cars. “My wife encouraged me to at least go and view the car and if it wasn’t up to scratch, at least we could have a day out at the seaside,” Jason smiles, “so I took a cash deposit with us, just in case!” Upon arrival, the vendor Paul opened the garage and the German-built special edition 1989 XR3i in an attractive Flambeau Red over Moonstone didn’t disappoint. “There was no rust to be found anywhere on the car, even around the battery tray or on the panel under the fuse box, which are notorious weak 54
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spots on these cars,” Jason recalls. “The rear arches were all original and the underside was free of any corrosion, too.” A thorough check of the paperwork revealed the indicated 35,000 miles to be genuine and there was no mention of corrosion on any of the previous MoTs. “The only negative points I could find were spongy brakes and a rough idle during a test drive,” Jason recalls, “but these made handy bartering points, so they didn’t put me off.” A price was soon agreed, and Jason was finally the owner of a Mk4 XR3i once again.
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“I planned to keep the car as standard as possible, any modifications wouldn’t have done it any justice,” Jason explains, “I always use OEM parts where available and often use Gates who have a good reputation.” Standard
service items are still easily obtainable we’re told, and Jason has since replaced the water pump, cambelt, wheel bearings and brakes. While new discs and pads sorted the brakes, the rough idle and running issues were put down to a worn idle control valve. “I managed to track down an original NOS replacement,” Jason points out. “Once fitted and calibrated, I cleaned out the throttle body and took it for a test drive.” The 105 bhp CVH ran like a dream as it still does to this day. The original trademark BBS-style alloys were beginning to look past their best and these have been expertly refurbished in their original Ford silver by Barnsley-based Metal Magic. “The spare wheel has never been used and still has its original tyre from new,” Jason adds.
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heritage: escort xr3i cabriolet
“THERE WAS NO RUST TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE ON THE CAR — EVEN AROUND THE NOTORIOUS BATTERY TRAY OR PANEL UNDER THE FUSE BOX”
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Spare wheel remains untouched in the immaculate boot.
“JUST 1773 SPECIAL EDITION CABRIOLETS WERE BUILT BETWEEN 1989 AND 1990 SO IT’S GREAT TO SEE JASON’S SURVIVE IN SUCH GOOD CONDITION” PARTS HUNTING THE SEARCH FOR NOS
The Escort arrived with a standard mild-steel exhaust which after a short while was in need of replacement. “I decided to replace it with a stainless-steel system from Keltec,” Jason explains, “this was primarily for longevity as a standard replacement would constantly rot out each winter.” The bespoke manifold-back replacement has been designed to retain the XR3i’s original exhaust note, while Jason also fitted a K&N panel filter to help the car breath a little better.
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steering or ABS system to worry about. Jason has since joined the XR Owners’ Club, where he’s gained a huge wealth of information and knowledge, more than a few trophies have been won at shows too! Just 1773 special edition XR3i Cabriolets were produced in Germany in 1989 and 1990, with Bahama Blue over Moonstone and Flint Gold over Grey being the other available colour options — while all cars received the same trim level. How many of those still survive, we’re not sure, but it’s great to see a rare and often overlooked Escort variant kept in such fantastic condition. Thanks to: Keltec (0113 2551816), Metal Magic (01226 298544, http:// metalmagicwheelrefurb.co.uk), and the XR Owners’ Club (www.xroc.co.uk).
We all know modifying old Fords can be expensive but keeping a classic OEM can Xxxxxxxx sometimes work out quite costly too. Those hard-to-find parts can often come with an eye-watering price tag as Jason soon discovered. “I noticed the nearside headlight wasn’t original, which meant tracking down the correct Carello part,” he says. “It took me 4 months to find one and cost a significant amount.” Sourcing a new old stock idle control valve created a similar scenario, but wrapped in its original Ford packaging Jason was relieved he could at least find such a scarce genuine part. It’s a price we often must pay in order to retain that all important factory specification.
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I enjoyed your 60 Years Of The Cortina issue. In the Mk4 section you mention that there was no two-door S version produced, but back in 1980 I had a S-plate in Silver which was a two-door with a black vinyl roof. I must admit, it did look fantastic! Chris Perri UK
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I spent a day at Techno Classica in Essen, Germany recently and learnt some more about classic Fords — it’s amazing after all these years to find out new types of cars. Certainly you know the LMX 2300 GT (above) complete with Cologne V6 engine, gearbox and all other mechanic parts from the Capri. For me that was new. Another car I found was a Weidner Condor 70S, a small car which was built in the 1970s. The show was a bit smaller than usual, but it was great meeting people again and taking a drink at the bar while talking about cars. Jeannot Boesen Luxembourg
Martin Cooper: my own bargain classic.
Family Fords
Andy Cooper might like to know that his RS2000 (featured in the Spring 2022 issue) is one of two cars that were bought new by the same family from Gordon Ford Motors in Colwyn Bay, North Wales. The numberplates are consecutive and the cars were last together around 30 years ago. VCC 61V was the mother’s car and VCC 60V was the son’s car. Neil and Sue Williams UK
Ste Jones: Fiesta diecast models from Norev, Solido and Mira.
Terry: My first Ford back in 1983. I’d just fitted some lowering blocks, new front springs, forest arches and front spoiler. Them where the days.
Paul Woodford: that’s the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s (ish) covered.
Joe Miller: a busy weekend on the Classics World Cortina fitting inertia reel seatbelts along with whole host of other jobs.
Steven Ormond-Smith: brand-new historic-spec Mk2 nearly ready for its MSA logbook.
Dan: my first Ford. £50 bought you a running driving but rough as dogs Mk2 in the 1990s.
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Toni Fisher From: UK Car: Pinto SW Though we don’t often cover American Fords, we reckoned this exceptionally rare 1973 Pinto station wagon was well worth a closer look. Amazingly, its current and very proud owner, Toni Fisher has only been driving for two years, this is her third car. “I was looking for a 1967 Impala, when I saw this for sale,” she smiles, “some would say it’s the runt of the litter, but I have a real soft spot for it.” The Lima-engined Pinto originated from California and arrived in 2020 to these shores complete with almost 50 years of hard-earned patina. “I’d like to lacquer the patina retaining the current look,” Toni tells us, “though I may upgrade the engine to a 350ci V8 to give it more grunt.” The Enkei rims arrived on the car and despite many offers from people wanting to buy them, Toni is adamant they’ll stay where they are. As American cars go, this Pinto is proving to be quite practical, and it manages to turn plenty of heads, too!
Estate version is a real rarity — even in the US.
Gary Kyle From: UK Car: Mondeo Ghia X It doesn’t seem long ago when you’d just walk past any Mondeo without a second glance, but the earlier Mk1 and Mk2 models are now becoming quite rare and collectible. This 1999 Ghia X estate belonging to Gary Kyle caught our eye, partly thanks to those 17 inch RS Softline alloys, but also due to how clean it looked. “My dad always drove Mondeos and I wanted to continue that tradition,” Gary tells us. “They’ve often been underrated, but they’re a great driver’s car.” By chance this Mk2 Ghia estate came up for sale locally and with just 88,000 on the clock and two owners from new, Gary didn’t want to miss this are opportunity. Looking around the car it’s obviously been well cared for, and Gary plans to keep things as original as possible. “I might stretch to a few reversible engine mods and clean up the bay,” he tells us, “but for now I’ll just keep driving it as often as I can.”
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Paul Raymond
2.8i wears its Tickford replica kit with pride.
From: UK Car: Mk2 Fiesta “Sadly my father passed away during the last of my school years which always gave me the motivation and determination to restore a Ford and to get properly in to the classic Ford scene,” reckons Paul, “and this build was just a little something to remember him by.” “I chose a Mk2 Fiesta to restore for him which will then be handed down to my son when he’s old enough to look after her. I have completed a part restoration including outer sills, rear boot pan, front wings, full engine rebuild along with lots of other bits and pieces here and there. The car was originally blue but I wanted something a little different and I decided to spice it up a little with the Rosso Red colour and add some of the XR2 kit and Pepperpots. “Future plans for the car? I’m now looking into full suspension set-up just to give it a more stable ride. The main thing is just to enjoy it for what it is! “For anyone wanting to tackle there first restoration, do it! There’s so much help and advice in the classic ford scene its unbelievable. I’m happy with the outcome and I’m sure the man in the sky is. A big shout out to Dents & Scuffs in Rowhedge, Essex for an amazing paintjob!”
Gary Gardner From: UK Car: Capri 2.8i It may not be a genuine Tickford, but this 1985 Capri 2.8i with just 35,000 miles on the clock is pretty special in its own right. “I’d had Mk1-Mk3 Capris when I was younger and liked the idea of owning another,” Gary tells us. “My son drives a 1967 Mustang and he was also looking out for a Capri when we came across this example.” It would be Gary who got first dibs on the extremely solid low miler fitted with that replica Tickford bodykit. There was little to worry about as far as the shell and interior were concerned, but the 2.8i brought some serious running issues. “It kept cutting out at first, Wayne discovered there was no compression,” Gary explains, “he rebuilt the head and rerouted the exhaust.” The fuel injection was found to have been previously bodged and Wayne has rebuilt the full system ensuring the 2.8 V6 runs as sweet as it did when it left the factory. New shocks and springs have banished the saggy suspension and Gary is planning on a change of rims soon, too.
Rosso Red paintwork looks great.
Ghia X has all the extras.
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Model Tonnes exc.VAT CTJ2GLS 2 £249.00 FROM ONLY HEADER 3 £299.00 £ .00 CTJ3GLS 249 EXC.VAT CTJ5GLS 5 £439.00 £298.80 inc.VAT CTJ10GLS 10 £549.00
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High quality tungsten steel Supplied in metal storage case (except 16pce)
539
Model IBC7 IBC15 IBC20 IBC25 IBC40
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Volts 12/24V 12V 12/24V 12/24V 12/24V
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inc.VAT £59.98 £59.98 £71.98 £107.98 £131.98
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Foot operated hydraulic powered Adjustable for springs up to 400mm dia. & 520mm in length Adjustable spring retainers Inc. spring retaining guard
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169EXC.VAT
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£203.98 inc.VAT
320 Nm
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38
189
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CS10SBRK
Ideal for garage mechanics INC 17, 19, 21, 22MM SOCKETS & CASE
SSC1000G
STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR
Tank Flow Rate * WAS £68.39 inc.VAT Model Volume Req. exc.VAT inc.VAT Type exc.VAT inc.VAT CPSB100B 32 litre 6-25 cfm £169.98 £203.98 £21.99 £26.39 CPSB200B 63 litre 6-25 cfm £219.00 £262.80 CHT203 16pce Metric £22.99 £27.59 CHT302 24pce UNC/UNF/NPT £28.99 £34.79 CHT303 28pce Metric CORDED IMPACT CHT304 33pce Metric/UNF/BSP £34.99 £41.99 WRENCHES £54.99 £65.99 CHT527 32pce Metric CHT775 52pce Metric/UNF/BSP* £54.99 £65.99 CEW520 £69.98 £83.98 CHT776 76pce Metric
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Peak Boost 360A 400A 500A 500A 800A
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Quick lift Non-marking nylon wheels Rubber contact pad - helps protect vehicle undersides
LOW ENTRY ONLY 85MM
CTJ1250AC FROM ONLY £ DOUBLE .00
115 EXC.VAT
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Lifting Cap. 1.25T 1.5T 1.8T 2.5T
Ammeter Multi-position charge regulator Overload protection on charging FROM ONLY cycle
AWD1
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CP185 Inc. hook & loop backing 180MM pad and PAD DIA. wool polishing bonnet
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Folding and fixed frames available Robust, rugged construction Overload safety valve
£263.98 inc.VAT
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Min/Max Electrode Output Dia. Current (mm) 20A-80A 1.6-2.5 20A-140A 1.6-3.2 10A-130A 2.5/3.2 20A-200A 1.6-4.0 10A-160A 2.5/3.2/4.0 10A-130A 2.5/3.2 10A-160A 2.5/3.2/4.0
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Model MMA80 MMA140 AT133 MMA200 AT162 AT135 AT165
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On test: bike carbs
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Upgrade Guide: Mk2 Zephyr/Zodiac
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Can a set of bike carbs outperform the equivalent pair of Weber DCOEs? Graham Bahr finds out
Engine, transmission, suspension and brake tweaks to turn your ’50s Ford into a B-road blaster
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Our Projects: Mk1 Cortina
Could Simon’s Cortina finally be getting the engine it deserves?
Expert Clinic
Problem with your Ford? We can help
Know This: Corner weighting
What does it mean? Find out here
The A B C of tuning B is for... Big bores Bigger is more beautiful and getting you old-school engine bored-out to a larger capacity is a great basis for gaining more power and torque — though in some cases only 20 per cent of blocks will be thick enough to machine without breaking through to the water jacket, so consult your machine shop before starting any work. What size of overbore to go for? Check out these reference tables so you know what you’re getting.
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.
1600 Crossflow Bore Increase Standard +0.040 inch +0.060 inch +0.090 inch
Piston Size 80.98 mm 81.98 mm 82.48 mm 83.23 mm
Capacity 1599cc 1638cc 1658cc 1688cc
Piston Size 90.82 mm 91.82 mm 92.32 mm 93.07 mm
Capacity 1993cc 2040cc 2060cc 2090cc
Piston Size 93.65 mm 95.15 mm 95.90 mm
Capacity 2993cc 3060cc 3100cc
2-litre Pinto Bore Increase Standard +1 mm +1.5 mm +2.25 mm
3-litre Essex Bore Increase Standard +0.060 inch +0.090 inch
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On test
BIKE CARBS
In part two of our bike carb test, Graham experiments with rampipes and exhaust manifolds with positive results.
Words and Photos Graham Bahr
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n May’s issue I tried two sets of bike carbs.The first set which were 37 mm Keihins that didn’t work — under load the slides would not lift. Paul the owner took them away and went over them. Although not split, the diaphragms did not fit and seal very well. He made some adjustments and very carefully reassembled them. I put them back on the engine and tried again, and we had an improvement.This time instead of 7 bhp we now had 87 bhp, but things were clearly still not right. On the dyno the number one carb now lifted its slide and eventually number three opened, but the other two still didn’t play ball. Still, 87 bhp wasn’t bad for an engine basically running on two cylinders! Paul had another go at fixing the carbs and it seems the diaphragms had shrunk, which meant that they would not sit correctly in position and seal against the lid of the carb. A hot air gun and stretching them over a rattle can lid before refitting them did the trick. Now we had an interesting comparison — not only Webers against bike carbs but spaced bike carbs on a straight manifold against non-spaced on an angled manifold. My gut feeling was the slightly bigger, spaced 38 mm Mikunis would work better, mainly due to the straight manifold. The test engine was as per the previous bike carb test, a 2.1-litre, RL31-equipped Pinto — the only difference being I had swapped from a 4-2-1 exhaust manifold to a 4-into-1.
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In this form the spaced-out Mikuni carbs gave 172 bhp and 150 lb.ft, and the slightly smaller Keihins made 164 bhp and 150 lb.ft. Why the difference? I would say that’s mostly down to intake manifolding, the shorter Mikuni manifold is likely to be more efficient, but Keihin manifold is longer and probably offset the efficiency with length. I put this theory to the test by swapping the carbs’ factory-fitted short rubber rampipes for some longer spun aluminium ones, and this improved power to 169 bhp and 153 lb.ft. As tested, both sets of bike carbs showed they could get close to torque from a pair ofWeber’s with 36 mm chokes and better the power. Both sets of bike carbs produced a wavy torque curve, and the set that gave best peak torque gave less top end power, so it was hard to pick a clear winner. However, the Keihin set-up did have the advantage in that it could be used with a standard distributor. Compared to the Webers (my 45s fitted with 38 mm chokes) theWebers win hands down producing 174 bhp and 155 lb.ft along with a better power spread, so on the 170-ish bhp engine it’s not night and day different, but I’m sure it would be if we were testing on a more potent engine. From that you can deduce that provided you can make them work properly, a set of bike carbs can be a good alternative to twin DCOEs, unless your shooting for big power in which case they are not going to out-perform a set of 45s or 48s fitted with 38 mm or larger chokes.
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on test: bike carbs Power comparison: blue is the Weber 45 DCOEs with 38 mm chokes, red is the spaced 38 mm Mikunis on the short, straight manifold and black is the 37 mm Keihins on the angled manifold.
USING MAPPED IGNITION The bike carb test necessitated a quick conversion from a distributor to distributor-less set-up. The engine had been running an off-the-shelf performance distributor from Burton Power but it was also already fitted with a crankshaft trigger wheel and crank sensor, so it was an easy conversion using my spare Emerald ECU to run a Zetec coil pack. The ECU was run in 1D mode, so no throttle or map sensors, just speed only, just like the distributor. Although I had optimised the timing on both systems, time was short, so I didn’t compare power curves, I just got on with the carb tests.
Torque comparison. Again, blue is the Webers, red is the Mikunis and black is the Keihins.
Left: The troublesome carb slides. Paul, the engine owner, eventually found out the diaphragms had shrunk and didn’t seat properly. Photo: Paul Kemp.
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Later, I overlaid the results from the DCOE (in red) tests with both ignition systems, and the results were close. Slightly unexpected was the mapped system gave a bit more torque around 5500-6500 rpm. However, the timing numbers were very similar, with what appears to be just a little more advance in places on the mapped set up. I say appears because its not easy holding an engine at 5000 rpm-plus and reading the timing on a light. Also you only need a slight bit of scatter in the distributor and the timing marks tend to wander around. Some of the small gain might of simply been with no mechanical parts involved, the mapped set-up was simply more accurate. The difference looks quite big on a graph, however its small just 2 bhp and 2 lb.ft. True the ECU gives us the option to add throttle position or map sensors to create a 3D ignition map. This would be very hard to match using a distributor at part throttle on an engine with big cam and carbs, but for full throttle there was little in it. For the last 20-odd years all the modified race/rally road cars I have been involved in have run full engine management and its the first time I have run a milder engine on a distributor and swapped to an ECU. Without much to compare it to I was surprised how well the distributor worked and that mapped ignition did not offer any significant advantage for what would have been a significantly more costly and complex installation.
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On camera
After the first bike carb test article was put to bed I watched video footage of the bike carbs in action with the camera looking straight down them. What I expected to see was the slides gradually lift as the rpm went up. What actually happened was as soon as the dyno loaded the engine, they rose almost to the top, and instead of sitting in a steady position as you might expect, they bobbed up and down. It was only right at the top of the rev range that the slides stabilised in a fully open position.This must of been having an effect on both airflow and the air-fuel ratio (AFR), and therefore mid-range power. I have no doubt that out there somewhere is someone who would know how to fix that by swapping springs and perhaps drilling or blocking off holes in the slides to control the movement better. One interesting point is one set of carbs ended up with the needle clip in the bottom position and the other almost at the top, but each step was only a very small change, and while the main jet is responsible for wide-open throttle (WOT) fuelling, changing the needle position does have a small effect on WOT. It’s clear to me why most rolling road operators don’t want to play with bike carbs. While people do just add a bigger main jet and bolt them on, and they will (usually) work they are not going to be optimal any more than just bolting on any other sort of carb.
Fitting longer trumpets picked up 3 bhp and 3 lb.ft.
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SWAP I initially ran up this engine on a commonly available 4-2-1 exhaust manifold, as fitted to the majority of Pintopowered Escorts and Capris. I’ve done loads of tests on this manifold and it always works out best bang for buck and was better than a 4-into-1 manifold made from same size tube. As I mentioned earlier for this second set of bike carb tests, I swapped to the 4-into-1 manifold as it’s the one that would be finally used with the bike carbs. With my Webers this manifold doesn’t work that well, it loses power everywhere and makes a nasty shape torque curve, but on the bike carbs it is actually better. Top and bottom end power were very similar but from about 3000 to 5500 rpm it was stronger, not by a huge amount — just 2-3 lb.ft — but it was defiantly better! Why? Well to be honest I don’t know, but if I had to guess I would say its because it better suited the shorter length of the bike carb induction system. Or perhaps it had less effect on the way the carb slides bobbed up and down. But that’s why you test stuff — theory is great but there’s no substitute for real testing.
“AS SOON AS THE DYNO LOADED THE ENGINE, THE SLIDES ROSE TO THE TOP”
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IMPROVING YOUR CLASSIC FORD JUST GOT EASIER
UPGRADE GUIDE
MK2 ZEPHYR/ZODIAC Fantastic Fifties styling and a great big engine bay mean the Mk2 has always been a popular choice for modders and rodders.
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he big 1950s Fords have a strong following and it’s not surprising. They’re lovely, smooth cruising cars but they also have a touch of Americana about them. Which means a wealth of styling themes — build on the cruiser look or strip it out, street racer-style, it all works well.These cars will easily swallow a V8, which has lead to a strong tradition of British performance muscle Z-cars with plenty of legends that quickly come to mind.
Whichever route you choose, there’s almost a formula — tune what you’ve got or swap the lot for a bordering-on-legendary parts recipe. Although that dictates a DIY element since, unlike an Escort, no kits exist — you make it yourself! Mint Zephyrs are big money but if you’re handy with your restoration skills, there are plenty of good base cars, which can be built into excellent performers. Here’s what you need to know.
“UNLIKE THE ESCORT, FEW UPGRADE KITS EXIST FOR THE MK2 RANGE — SO YOU MAKE IT YOURSELF”
BODY With lots of chrome and styling cues influenced by American cars of the time, there’s a few ways to take the Zephyr, with a lot depending on what you’ve got to start with as finding replacement trim isn’t easy. Styling wise, keeping it smooth and simple for the street racer look works well. A low stance, a set of well chosen wheels and a single, neutral colour paintjob. It’s a combination that works on everything but lends itself particularly well to the Zephyr’s distinctive shape and gives it a meaner, more suitable look than usual. As an alternative, or for those less interested in the performance side of things and keeping it in a more original state, then a two-tone colour scheme always suits the style. With a few select and well thought-out touches and accessories it can work just as well if you fancy doing something different. A set of proper 1950s-style whitewall tyres on matching steel wheels and lots of fresh shiny chrome complete the look nicely. For replacing rotten panels or for those more interested in saving weight there are fibreglass items readily available to make things a little easier from places like Old Ford Auto Services.
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ENGINE The Mk2’s 2553cc straight-six is a bigger version of the Mk1 unit, but the Mk3 unit is favoured for tuning. It has slightly more power at 98 bhp, plus it has stronger rods and other revisions. Tuning conforms to normal practise — head skimming raising the compression ratio from 8.3:1, porting and larger valves. Cams are available via specialists such as Kent, Piper and Newman but they’ll be reprofiled on the original shaft. However the exhaust manifold is not the best for performance — a tubular manifold is a good investment here.There were plenty of tuning firms specialising in alloy heads and multiple SUs are available and make great period tuning sense. Generally, they’re expensive but SU manifolds do turn up.
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ENGINE SWAPS No need for Zetec orYB info here, for a change — by far the most popular route to more power in the Mk2 is to drop in a small-block FordV8.This unit falls in with only minor adaption to the front crossmember for engine mounts. Plus the gearbox crossmember needs a couple of dimples drilled out and a C4 automatic will fit on standard mounts — it’s one of the easiest in the book! The engine bay is massive so otherV8s will fit but if you want an easy life to a quick Mk2, keep it all Ford!
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TRANSMISSION Sticking with the cruiser theme, the gearbox is column shifted, while you only have a three-speed — not exactly performance friendly! Overdrives in various formats — both scare and very rare — were also available, which adds to the cruising experience, while slightly improving fuel economy. If you’re tuning the straight-six though and opt for the Mk3 engine base, then it’s not beyond the realms to
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fit the entire Mk3 drivetrain, featuring a four-speed floor change gearbox. It should fit on an adapted crossmember with a bit of DIY. But of course, it may well interfere with the bench seat dictating separate seats! Engine swaps are usually based around a Ford C4 auto ’box, which is dead easy. We’ve seen manual boxes behind a small block Ford but again it’s a DIY adaption.
Transmission upgrades on the Mk2 are essential — later Mk3 components give more options.
BRAKES
SUSPENSION
Drums were standard fitment to the Mk2 — although the later Low-Line features disc brake struts.They’re desirable and you’d need the matching master cylinder, but the options are still limited to solid discs.These are adequate for mild tuning. No kits are available, but research the subject and you’ll find several individual conversions using, amongst others, Nissan van vented discs and spacedout callipers. A swap to Capri front suspension may seem like a lot of work, but it does open up a massive inventory of brake upgrades and kits. If you’re doing an engine swap, the back axle will take a mild small-block Ford, but it’s more common to fit an 8 inch Ford unit, which has better potential for upgraded brakes — least of all Mercedes 190 discs and Sierra handbrake callipers.
To lower the front, as the springs are Escort RS2000/Capri diameter, there are off-the-shelf adaptable options, coupled with raised spring rates according to your choice of engine.You can convert standard struts to 2.25 inch ID coils using an abutment kit, while GAZ Shocks can do it for you with custom length strut tubes and inserts. A trick is to swap the lot for Capri front suspension, though as the struts are too short, fabricate lower mounts beneath
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the original strut towers or have a specialist lengthen the tubes. Doing this conversion means rack-and-pinion steering and a massive brake inventory. The rear suspension’s dropped with lowering blocks, but the rear dampers are lever arms.You can make your own telescopic conversion: fabricate top brackets and use adapted Escort bottom brackets while calculating the ideal length of damper — again, GAZ can help here.
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WHEELS AND TYRES
“WITH COMFY BENCH SEATS, ZEPHYRS WERE ALL ABOUT RELAXED CRUISING” INTERIOR Zephyrs were all about relaxed cruising so the interiors were nice comfy bench seats in either vinyl or leather. Good ones are hard to find but the leather version’s not that difficult to have reupholstered and seriously worth the investment — a great interior can always make a car. The only trouble with bench seats is that you tend to slide across to meet
your passenger while pressing on in the corners! The other option that’s popular is either stripping it out street racer style with minimal buckets and a roll cage — not forgetting the pod-mounted tachometer, of course — or the cabin will swallow some big individual chairs.The Granada Scorpio’s leather items are pretty popular and they’re electric, too!
One of the best bits about a Zephyr is the hubs because they’re American five-stud, meaning virtually anything aftermarket will fit. Fitting a set of banded-look rims could well be straightforward — especially if you move up to 15s — try Jack Hammer Speedshop in Hampshire. What you need to buy is a tape measure and keep your eye on back spacing, since not enough clearance will mean you clout the strut at the front. But if you’re aware and don’t blindly buy anything, then you won’t have any problems. Generally, you can get 7.5-inch wide wheels under the back of a standard Mk2 while one fitted with a standard-length 8 inch Ford axle can receive the same treatment. At the front 4.5x13 rims are standard but you can squeeze in 6.5s, fitted with up to 205/60 tyres. At the back, you should get 215 or 235/60s under the arches on 7.5 inch rims according to offset/wheelarch contact!
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Hello, old friend. The engine, not Flynn the farm dog. Homebrewed adjustable front pulley made to dial the 234 cam in.
What’s been done this month: Dragged the Cortina’s new engine out from its 10-year slumber
Next on the to-do list:
Refresh the carbs, source a flywheel, manifold and exhaust
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The engine was given a refresh by Steve Curson at Vulcan — back in 2012.
Simon’s Mk1 Cortina The Cortina’s ‘new’ Crossflow engine gets an airing for the first time in a decade...
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don’t think I need to tell you that old Fords and their associated parts take up a lot of room. And room is one thing (well, apart from money) that I don’t have in abundance. So for quite some time, my various projects and the parts that are meant to go with them, have been stashed in various sheds, lock-ups and in some cases, dining rooms, of friends and family around the UK while I grapple with the magnitude of just how much stuff one can accumulate when mucking about with cars is your passion. One person who has bore the brunt of my longterm storage issues is friend and sometime contributor to Classic Ford, Jon Hill, who happens to rent a fairly large barn — the kind you can easily lose cars and parts in. Jon doesn’t live remotely near me, but that hasn’t stopped me from taking advantage of our friendship and making full use of his facilities — including the stashing away of a fruity 1700 Crossflow.
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Based around a 711M block and big-valve head , this engine was originally built by Jon in 2007 for a Mk2 Escort four-door. But the car was sold before the engine could find its way into the bay, so it was quietly pushed to a corner of the barn. I then persuaded him to let me have it to eventually drop into my Corsair, but four years on that was nowhere near happening.
Crossflow capers
Then in 2012 we decided to drag it out for some tech features, largely to go into the May edition of that which was shaping up to be a monster Crossflow special. We covered making an adjustable front pulley and removable timing cover to allow easy timing up of the cam, a rebuild of the 40DCOEs followed by a DGV versus DCOE dyno test with pushrod guru, Steve Curson at Vulcan Engines. While the engine was with Steve, he kindly offered to check over the
engine and found a few bits wanting so gave it a light refresh including new rings and gaskets. I also opted to install a new Kent Cams 234 cam (my favourite Crossflow road grind), and sourced and fitted a front-bowl sump and pick-up pipe so it was ready to drop into the Corsair. With the carb comparison test out of the way (the DCOEs won, naturally, but it was closer than you might think) the engine should have gone straight into the Corsair. However, the bodywork resto became too much of a time and money pit so the project stalled and the Crossflow went back to its corner of the barn — where it remained until last month.
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classic ford’s project cars
IN THE WORKSHOP
Cortina awaits the engine at Dave Fisher’s.
The Classic Ford fleet: our projects and rolling restorations
Hopefully just the carbs will need stripping down...
Gavin Hutton Mk1 Cortina The woody’s going to have a busy summer. Update next issue.
Refreshed, repainted, dyno’d — then stashed in a barn not long after.
Gavin Hutton Mk1 Cortina
Mike Johnson Mk1 Sierra
Paul Wager Escort XR3i
Simon Woolley Mk1 Cortina
JJ Gallagher Mk2 Escort
Mike Johnson Mk1 Fiesta
Adrian Brannan Mk3 Escort
Adrian Brannan Mk2 Granada
Mike Johnson Anglia 105E
Ben Szanto Mk1 Cortina
“I’D ALWAYS PLANNED TO DROP THIS ENGINE INTO THE CORTINA” I’d always planned to drop it into the Cortina when the time was right, and with the Mk1’s suspension and brakes now sorted, that time is now. So with Jon’s hefty engine crane dusted off, we carefully lifted it out from its hiding place and into the light for the first time in a decade. All that time in a draughty barn hasn’t done it any favours, at least looks-wise, but with a bit of luck the internals will have remained box-fresh, so I’m hoping all it will need is the carbs stripping down and cleaning.
Ready to go
The engine’s currently sat next to the Cortina in Dave Fisher’s yard, and we’re in the process of amassing the parts required to drop it in – there’s no flywheel or clutch assembly at the moment, and I need to source an exhaust manifold and system, too. Luckily, the gearbox is already sorted — I’ve had a 2000E ’box stashed away ready for it for some time (actually in my own lock-up, for once) — so with a bit of luck, it won’t be another decade before this engine sees some action again.
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bigger-engined and more sporty models makes a lot of sense and will probably save you a few quid in the long run. So, using the 1600 engine, suspension and brakes from the XR2 makes for a great foundation for further tuning and uprating. Choosing items like alloys wheels and seats is really down to personal preference and the look you want to give your car, but generally try and keep it looking period with 13-inch rims unless you plan on fitting bigger brakes. For in-depth details on uprating the Mk1, take a look at our guide in the June 2021 issue — available through our Back Issues shop.
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681F vs 711M Q I’m lucky and have been able to acquire a large number of parts for free. Included was a complete 711M 1600 Crossflow engine. I have a Mk2 Cortina which has the 681F block in it. My two simple questions are as follows: Can I use the 681F sump on the 711M, as I require a front bowl? As I’m only looking at taking the 681F out to 1660cc and installing a road/rally cam, and modifying the vales to just past GT spec, is there any point in swapping it for the 711M? I was contemplating using the 711M for a Lotus project. David Hewitt UK
A To answer your first question, yes the front-bowl sump will bolt straight up to the 711M, though remember you’ll need the matching oil pick-up pipe and dipstick, too. While it’s widely recognised that the later 711M block is a stronger and better base for tuning, the early Crossflow block should be more than fine with that state of tune — we’re not talking sustained high revs here, and it in keeping with the age of the car, too.
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Q Last month I bought a 1980 Mk1 Fiesta and here in Italy this is very rare so I wanted to save it. But I also want to make it more sporting, so can you give me any advice on what kind of alloy wheels, seats and so on I can install? Guido Mann Italy
A The Mk1 is a great base for a modified classic Ford, so you’ve made a good choice. It’s an easy car to tune and improve, but for an easy life, sourcing parts from the
Q I’ve bought a single-rail 2000E gearbox to fit to my Anglia 105E Estate, which came with an unknown bellhousing. The problem is, the Anglia clutch slave cylinder won’t fit, as the hole in the bellhousing is too big. Do you know what size the hole is in the Anglia bellhousing? I no longer have mine to be able to compare. John Brookes UK
A The Anglia slave cylinder has a 1 inch/25 mm shaft, so the chances are the bellhousing you have is the original one for that gearbox, as fitted to the later Mk2 Cortinas, in which case it’ll have a 35 mm diameter hole. You can use this bellhousing but the matching slave cylinders aren’t all that easy to come by, and it’ll easier and cheaper to source an Anglia bellhousing.
7s on a Mk2 Escort
Q I have some Compomotive CX alloys with the numbers ‘7.00x13x6.00 mm neg’ and I was wondering if these would fit on a standard Mk2 Escort. What the best tyres for them? Leon Graham UK
A These rims should fit, though ideally you want a zero offset and
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yours look to be ET -6. The best thing to do is offer one up and see if it looks like it’ll clout anything — you’ll most likely have to roll the arch lips flat. The best tyres for these wheels on a standard-arched Mk2 are 175/50R13s.
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CORNER WEIGHTING
A decent suspension set-up can really transform you Ford’s handling, but only if it’s set-up correctly. That’s where corner-weighting comes in. Words Todd Crooks, Jamie King One of the main reasons many people fit coil-overs is to have the ability to adjust the ride height of the car. Simply lowering the ride height does have benefits, but height-adjustable coil-overs also give you the ability to alter the way weight is balanced around the car. The amount of load on any wheel and tyre greatly affects the way it generates grip; balancing the load between the tyres allows you to maximise the overall grip of the car. Making these adjustments is otherwise known as corner-weighting.
FRONT TO BACK In many applications you will look to achieve equal weight balance between the front and rear axles. In theory, this will lead to a more equal balance between understeer and oversteer. In most road cars, especially front-wheel-drive models, that is not entirely feasible. The majority of the weight is over the front axle due to the engine and gearbox sitting forward of the front axle. But this can play to your advantage, given that the front axle does the steering and puts the power down too. Managing this front-to-rear split will end up being a balancing act against your car’s front and rear roll stiffness, to achieve your target amount of understeer/oversteer to suit your driving style. It’s a balancing act that is very personal to both the driver and the car, and you’ll need plenty of track time, along with trial-and-error, to get it right.
SIDE TO SIDE This front-to-rear split is not the most important factor when corner-weighting most modern fast Fords. Instead, the sideto-side balance of the car is even more important to consider. An offset side-to-side balance will result in a car that doesn’t corner evenly. Or, one that doesn’t corner as efficiently at is could because you’ve compromised the setup elsewhere to compensate for the imbalance. From a driving point of view, a car that isn’t equal left-toright is a car that is unpredictable and much more difficult to drive. As a result, you will struggle to get the most out of it on track. Not only that, but in a launch/start scenario (for race cars), a side-to-side imbalance can lead to the car not setting off in a straight line.
CROSS WEIGHTS Most scale systems will give what is known as a ‘cross weight’ reading. This shows a percentage, representing the proportion of total vehicle weight on a cross-axle diagonal pair – for example, front-right and rear-left, or front-left and rear-right. The target here will always be to keep that cross weight at 50 per cent.
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To measure corner weights, you’ll need a set of four scales, one to measure each wheel independently. Motorsport systems are available and usually have four pads connected to a control and display panel. Before adjusting it’s important to make the sure car is in the same condition as it would be when you want the handling optimised – not with an empty fuel tank and/or a boot full of junk that you’ve been carting around for weeks. Instead, imagine the car was just about to go out on track – fuel in the tank, driver strapped in the seat, and nothing extra floating around the cabin. It’s also a good idea to make sure the tyre pressures are set at what you would be running, and any anti-roll bars should be disconnected to prevent the roll bar affecting the result.
THE WEIGH IN Roll the car onto the scales (making sure you get the correct scale under the correct wheel – you’d be surprised how many times we’ve seen that go wrong), allow the numbers to settle and take note of the output. To reduce the weight on a wheel, lower the ride height on that corner by winding the spring seat down. This is the part of the process that most frequently confuses people, and at first glance it does feel counter-intuitive, as the car will lean more in that direction.
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But what you need to remember is that lowering the spring seat is actually decreasing the preload on the spring and shortening the spring and damper assembly. Conversely, to increase the wheel load you do the opposite and wind the spring seat up. Be wary of adjusting one spring seat too far, though. Make small incremental adjustments and try to balance the adjustment across the cross-axle. For example, if the rear-left is too light, don’t just wind that coil-over up until you see the numbers you want on the scales. Instead, a combination of increasing the rear-left and lowering the front-right will distribute the weight more evenly without having (as many) adverse effects elsewhere.
MATCHING PAIRS When it comes to handling there’s always a knock-on effect elsewhere, and it’s a balancing act to find the optimal setup. The same is true with corner-weighting; adjust the coilovers so there is too much disparity between them, and not only will you ruin the ride height settings, but it could also result in some very unusual and unexpected geometries in the rest of the suspension, which will also cause your wheel alignment to be way out. If you find you can’t get to the split you want without having to adjust things so far that the ride starts to become affected, try moving some mass around in the car. For example, things like relocating the battery can often help with a car’s balance.
Many coil-over kits have adjustable rear spring platforms, too
BACK ON THE SCALES Before putting the car back on the scales to check your improvements, it’s important to allow the ride height to settle. Dropping the car back onto its wheels after having been up in the air can result in an artificially high ride height due to something called hysteresis and stiction (yes, those are actual engineering terms) in the bushes and the joints. This can usually be resolved just by driving the car up and down the street, over a few bumps, or even just by using your own body weight to bounce the suspension through a few loops to ensure that everything is back to the actual ride height. At this stage, having adjustable-length drop-links for antiroll bars would be an advantage. Unevenness in the suspension position can cause the roll bar to fight against all your hard work. If you can, fit adjustable links and then adjust them so that there is no preload in any direction at your static ride height (again, with driver sat in the car and so on). That will mean the roll bars are only working when you want them to.
ON THE RIGHT TRACK Finally, once you have achieved your target front-to-rear split, and maintained the 50 per cent cross-axle weight (without adjusting the ride heights too far from your target), you can reconnect the drop-links and go and have some fun carving up those corners. Getting to this point takes time and is not easy. Cornerweight scales can also be expensive, so it’s often better to let someone who knows the process well, and has experience in it, to have a go on your car the first-time round. Once the car is in the right ballpark, though, don’t be afraid to make changes — you’ll be surprised the huge differences even small adjustments can make.
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SHOOTE If you’re going to build your dream race Capri, what better than to draw on the original RS3100 Touring Cars for inspiration? June 2022
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nspired by the golden age of early 1970s Touring Cars when Capri RS3100s were a regular sight on our circuits, Bob Ryder had the brainwave to create a tribute to his favourite car from that era. Not only is this Mk1 Capri stunning just to look at, it also happens to have a 300 bhp V6 under the bonnet with no turbo or supercharger in sight, thanks to the talented skills of Ric Wood Racing. Bob’s connection with Mk1 Capris stems back to his youth when he was offered a bright red 2-litre GT for the bargain price of £200, “All my cars back then cost approximately £200,” Bob laughs, “I was often the last stop before the breakers’ yard.”
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SIX APPEAL THE ESSEX V6 While this Mk1 is stunning in every respect, it’s the 3100cc V6 lurking under the bonnet that soon becomes the main talking point. Not only does it look the part, like any Ric Wood engine, its built to perform too.The ported, lightened and balanced 3.1 now boasts 12.5:1 compression ratio pistons, 500 thou’ lift cam, steel rods, Weber 48 IDA carbs amongst its comprehensive specification.This adds up to 300 bhp at the flywheel and 260 bhp at the wheels, impressive figures for an NA V6. The Stant alloy radiator improves cooling while the bespoke 2.5 inch stainless steel produces an ear-shattering 110 db!
Extra switchgear and fuses housed in neat box on transmission tunnel.
Interior is strictly business-like.
The trend at the time was to jack the rear end and Bob’s Mk1 was no exception, “It sat high on its rear leaf springs with chrome eightspoke alloys,” Bob recalls, “it was as cool as could be!” Only weeks later, the red paintwork was replaced by Diamond White while a black boot spoiler and twin circular headlamps all added to that typical 1980s custom trend. “It really looked the business at the time and since then, I’ve always had a soft spot for a Mk1,” Bob adds. As family life took over, Bob switched to Mk4 and Mk5 Cortinas and he’s had countless other blue oval-badged classics and modern machinery throughout the decades, it’s fair to say Fords are in his blood. “I always planned to make a return to Mk1 Capris one day and the idea of running a sensible 3-litre road car came to mind,” he continues. “I also had a dream of owning a recreation of a RS3100 track car as together they would make the perfect pair.”
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Mk1 would be FIA compliant and able to compete in historic racing. “Essentially it would be based upon the specification of a Group 1.5 Touring Car,” he adds. A suitable base was needed first, and a 1972 1600GT caught Bob’s eye. “It was finished in my favourite colour of Sebring Red so I just had to take a look,” he smiles. “The car was located a fair distance away, but I had a feeling it would be worth the trip.” Originally purchased in North Wales and spending the majority of its life on Anglesey, this probably explains the low mileage of just 52,000. “It had been specified with a vinyl roof from new which was an extra £20 on top of its sale price of £1200,” Bob points out. By the time Bob had the opportunity to view the Mk1, it had moved to Liverpool where the current owner had refreshed the paintwork, removed the vinyl roof and was in the process of fitting a 2-litre Zetec on bike carbs. “It turned out to be a very genuine car and hadn’t been messed around with,” Bob remembers, “so I knew it would make an ideal base for a Classic Touring Car.”
Although the GT was in a presentable and usable condition, the shell was soon stripped as Bob planned to swap out the running gear and interior anyway. “I managed to source a 3-litre Essex V6 which would be replacing the 1.6,” Bob recalls, “this was soon delivered to Whitegates Garage in Stockport.” As many of you will know, Whitegates Garage is the home of Ric Wood Racing and CNC Heads, so Bob knew his engine was in good hands. “They have an unrivalled reputation when it comes to V6 Capris, Ric really knows his stuff,” Bob continues, “and the aim was to achieve over 275 bhp in a naturally-aspirated engine.” Ric and his team had worked their magic, transforming the standard V6 into a ported, lightened, and balanced 3100cc running a Weber 48IDA carb. “It achieved 300 bhp on
“I WAS OVER THE MOON WITH THE STANDARD OF FINISH RIC ACHIEVED, SO I ASKED IF HE COULD FINISH REST OF THE CAR TO THE SAME LEVEL” the dyno with 260 bhp at the wheels, so I was more than happy,” Bob smiles. Not only are the power figures impressive, under the bonnet its quite a looker too, those red rocker covers and alloy ancillaries gleaming against the black engine bay. As you’d expect, the gearbox and axle have been fully rebuilt by Ric and his team with an LSD to cope with the significant increase in power from the engine. “I was over the moon with the high standard of finish Ric Wood had achieved with the engine,” Bob remembers, “I asked if he could complete the remainder of the car to the same quality.” Ric was happy to oblige, and the rolling shell was soon transported over the Pennines to Whitegates Garage for its continued transformation in expert hands.
Bob’s now got himself his dream Capri.
7 inch fours-pokes fill the arches nicely.
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New life
There’s little remaining evidence this Capri was once a 1600GT, the shell having been stripped, seam welded and strengthened throughout. Flared front wings, quarter bumpers and the familiar twin headlight grille were all essential for that RS3100 look. “When it came to choosing a paint colour, I had always set my heart on Sebring Red,” Bob admits. “However Ric, with his persuasive way, convinced me that my chosen colour was now becoming a little boring, so I began to look at alternatives.” As luck would have it, Bob had attended Silverstone Classic event the previous year and had distinct memories of a gold and white liveried Mk1 Capri. “I remember it looked stunning on track and with a bit of prompting from Ric, that was the colour combination we settled on.” You won’t be surprised to hear, Bob was more than happy with the result, and we can see why. Uprated Bilstein suspension provides an aggressive lowered stance and in conjunction with an uprated anti-roll bar improves high-speed cornering. The brakes have been rebuilt with the addition of Ric Wood race discs and uprated pads, the omission of larger
callipers meaning Bob could retain his favoured wheel design. “I just had to fit 13 inch RS four-spokes as they suit the Mk1 so well,” he says. And once again, we’d agree. Inside, the FIA full roll cage dominates the race spec interior, while those Corbeau race bucket seats hold the occupants firmly in place. Useful extra gauges are now housed within the dash while Ric has neatly installed a centre console containing the necessary switches come track time. Despite these notable Touring Car-inspired upgrades, it’s great to see much of the Mk1 Capri’s familiar interior has been sympathetically left intact.
Strict regs mean front suspension upgrades are limited to a thicker anti-roll bar. and better dampers.
Great result
By now, we don’t need to tell you that Bob was ecstatic with the end product, but we’ve come to expect nothing less from Ric Wood. The Capri is now part of the Ryder’s ever-growing collection, often to be found on display at NY500, their Pickering-based café which contains more than a slight hint of a petrolhead theme. Grabbing a burger and coffee while surrounded by classic cars which happens to include one or two very cool Capris sounds like the perfect day out to us!
“I HAD MY HEART SET ON SEBRING RED, AT FIRST BUT RIC CONVINCED ME TO LOOK FOR SOMETHING LESS COMMON”
3.1-litre engine is the jewel of the build and sounds amazing.
Tech Spec Body
1972 1600GT, RS3100 front end, seam welded shell. Paint: custom gold and white
Engine
3100cc Essex V6, ported, lightened, balanced, Ric Wood cam, 12.5 CR, 1.75 inch inlet/1.62 inch exhaust valves, steel rods, Weber 48 IDA carbs, custom manifolds and 2.5 inch exhaust, Lumenition ignition, Stant radiator, Ric wood breather tank, Ric Wood winged and gated sump
Transmission
Type 3 with close-ratio Ric Wood gearing and short shift, RS500 clutch assembly, Atlas axle with ZF LSD, Group 1 shafts
Suspension
Front: extra short Bilstein dampers, uprated anti-roll bar Rear: Bilstein dampers, Group 1 fabricated anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front: Ric Wood FIA-spec discs and callipers Rear: rebuilt drums
Wheels and tyres
7x13 inch RS four-spokes, Dunlop race tyres, 175/55R13
Interior
Group 1T45 cage, Corbeau FIA seats, remote inboard battery, fire extinguisher, Ric wood race centre console, Ric wood race fuel tank, race wiring loom
Thanks Bronze gold and white livery has echoes of the Frami race Capris and looks incredible.
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MARATHON
MISSION With more than 10,000 miles’ worth of driving, the London to Sydney was a marathon in every sense for Ford’s finest. Words Graham Robson
Roger Clark (driving) and Ove Andersson cross London’s Westminster Bridge soon after the start of the 1968 Marathon.
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lthough Ford started the LondonSydney Marathon 40 years ago as hot favourite, the effort ended up in chaos and disarray. Roger Clark’s Lotus Cortina led the event until two days from the end, and instead he had to settle for 10th. The German Fords faltered too, yet the Australian Fords surprised everyone by their pace and strength. When it was originally announced in 1968, a marathon from London to Sydney sounded like the answer to a question that no-one had bothered to ask. Works teams were already busy enough, their budgets were already spoken for, and drivers used to going flat-out for four or five days did not warm to the idea of taking 24 days to reach the other side of world. It all began, they say, at a lunch in the Daily Express building, towards the end of 1967. Looking to gain a great deal of favourable publicity, the proprietor of the Daily Express, Sir Max Aitken, got together with Jocelyn Stevens and Tommy Sopwith, to create a motoring event, which they could sponsor. Why not, they said, organise a trans-continental motor rally from London to Sydney, Australia?
Sydney. Starting on November 24, and ending on December 17, it was a test of great endurance and reliability — with a very tight time schedule. Originally, Ford was reluctant to get involved and Walter Hayes’ first plan was to support just two British Fords (1600Es) and two Taunus 20MRS types from Germany. This mushroomed, eventually into four works and three supported Lotus Cortinas and three Taunuses, while Ford-Australia entered three large V8-engined Falcon GTs. The main opposition would come from BMC’s fwd 1800s, the works Citroën DS21s, and a Hillman Hunter. John Davenport and Gunnar Palm surveyed the London-Bombay route in a Lotus Cortina (a reshelled 1967 works rally car), while Bill Barnett and Gunnar Palm practised the Australian section, which would involve 70 hours of flat-out motoring in searing heat. Preparation of works cars did not start until September, and right from the start there were worries about engine durability, for petrol quality would be unpredictable until Australia.
Endurance test
When Roger Clark came to write his autobiography in the 1970s, he commented: “It wasn’t the flat-out endurance test some people had prophesied, and though there wasn’t an official night stop between London and Bombay we certainly didn’t go short of sleep. I reckon that by the time we rolled into Bombay, I had had more sleep than I normally
Launched in January 1968, the scope of the event surprised everyone. The route covered 10,070 miles, there would be 14 driving days (but no scheduled rest halts between the start in London and Bombay in India), before the surviving cars would be shipped to Fremantle (near Perth) for the final 3000-mile dash to
Tens of thousands of enthusiasts crowded into London’s Crystal Palace for the start of the Marathon. This was Eric Jackson, starting out on the 10,070-mile journey.
Double trouble
get, and most of it in beds too. We slept on the cross-channel boat, in beds in Turin, Belgrade (about 11 hours), Istanbul and Sivas, and all of this was before we had been given a single hard-working competitive section.” Well before then, the team’s stars had begun to hit trouble. Ford effectively lost two Lotus Cortinas before the Iron Curtain was breached, for Peter Harper’s car (as prepared by Tecalemit-Jackson, the fuel-injection specialists) had suffered a failed water pump, which led to the engine boiling and a head gasket failing, while Bengt Soderstrom’s car suffered a broken engine cam follower, and eventually ran out of time. At first there was a long, publicity-worthy, but exhausting trundle through France, Italy, and Yugoslavia to Turkey. Then came the restart from Sivas, where competitors faced their first challenge — they had to drive flat-out for three hours — for Erzincan, knowing that they would certainly lose time. The distance along the shorter (but mud-afflicted) route was 175 miles, and the target time was 2 hours 45 minutes, yet no-one really expected to beat that. Not even rally-favourite Roger Clark, in the Lotus Cortina, made it on time, losing 6 minutes, with the Staepelaere/Lampinen Taunus 20MRS back on 14 minutes. The Hunter lost 21 minutes.
Falling stars
Next, the long drag across Afghanistan to Kabul was relatively non-competitive — 23 hours 33 minutes was scheduled, although
Above: Bengt Soderstrom (left) and Gunnar Palm were among the first of Ford’s works team to suffer from engine problems.
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In testing, Boreham was clearly expecting lots of water and flooding on the Marathon in 1968. There was none, only miles and miles of choking dust!
“WITH ROGER CLARK IN THE LEAD WHEN THE CARS REACHED BOMBAY, FORD’S ENORMOUS EFFORT LOOKED TO BE PAYING OFF” many crews were up to 10 hours early in reaching the capital — but even so more than half the entry lost time, and slipped even further out of contention, while quite a number didn’t make it that far at all. It was on this sector that Rosemary Smith’s Lotus Cortina struck trouble, when her engine blew a piston. Tony Fall’s works BMC 1800 broke its steering linkage, and Terry Hunter’s well-fancied Porsche 911 broke its engine. Not only that, but Dieter Glemser’s German Ford engine broke its camshaft drive, while Rauno Aaltonen’s BMC 1800 broke its front suspension. When the cars reached Bombay, Ford’s enormous effort looked to be paying off. Roger Clark was comfortably in the lead, Staepelaere’s Taunus was close behind, and Eric Jackson’s car was still well placed.
Sydney or bust
After the drama, the dust, the speeds, and the exhaustion of the first half of the Marathon, an enforced rest on board the P&O ship was a complete contrast. This was on its regular scheduled voyage, the only difference being that 72 rally cars, their crews, and a number of team bosses and media crews were aboard. 92
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The cars were securely locked away below decks, and there was no chance of working on them while the ship was at sea. This was the point at which the Aussie crews started spreading tall stories about the horrors of what was to come. Harry Firth, Ian Vaughan and Bruce Hodgson (all of them in works Ford-Australia Falcon GTs) were the worst offenders, all of them forecasting that the Europeans would be blown away by what they were about to experience in the 3000-mile dash across their continent, and that the Australian experts would leave them well behind. This was, of course, a classic wind-up — and although the Falcons duly pulled up to third, fifth and eighth before the end, they were still outpaced by the European cars and crews. It was shortly after a high-profile start from Perth to Lake King, where Clark was once again on time, that the event suddenly threw itself into high drama. It was on his way to Quorn that the engine in Clark’s Lotus Cortina broke a valve and damaged a piston. Even though the Ford mechanics immediately cannibalised Eric Jackson’s sister car to repair that of Clark, he was nevertheless 14 minutes late at Quorn, and dropped to
One of the Marathon’s occupational hazards was going to be local traffic. This was the survey car, hard at work, in Turkey.
third place. Jackson’s car retired at that point. The Staepelaere/Lampinen Ford Taunus now led the event.
Dramatic end
The chase was now on. Clark’s Lotus Cortina regained 8 minutes, and second place at Brachina, Cowan’s Hunter moved up to fourth and Lucien Bianchi’s Citroën took over the lead. However, north of Murrindal (close to Melbourne) Clark’s Lotus Cortina suddenly broke its rear axle and could only get going again after a complete axle had been begged from a local in a (non-Lotus) Cortina who was passing by. Roger and Ove
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london to sydney marathon Refuelling the survey car in Turkey while pre-event testing, 1968.
then lost nearly 100 minutes changing it, and fell right out of contention. More drama then ensued, for this left Bianchi’s Citroën DS21 in the lead, with the German Taunus close behind him. Then, on the tight 42-minute section to Hindmarsh Station, Staepelaere put the Taunus off the road, broke a steering tie rod, and lost nearly 3 hours. So, it was all over, and Citroën had won — or had it? As Autosport’s reporter saw it: “As the cars came down from the mountains towards Nowra... Bianchi handed the driving over to Ogier so that he could snatch a bit of sleep before the inevitable pomp and ceremony of the finish. Then it happened: with Ogier powerless to do anything about it, two youths in a Mini collided with the Citroën, and pushed it off the road. Bianchi was trapped inside the wrecked car for 20 minutes.”
Big blow
Left: WWC 465F was used for much pre-Marathon testing at Bagshot. The chassis durability of these cars was never in doubt. We have never seen this car again.
Below: The A-Team: Ford’s stellar works team for the Marathon. Left to right: Ken Chambers, Eric Jackson, Rosemary Smith, Lucette Pointet, Roger Clark, Ove Andersson, Gunnar Palm and Bengt Soderstrom, newly kitted out in Woolmark kit.
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This meant that the Hillman Hunter, and its intrepid crew of Andrew Cowan, Brian Coyle and Colin Malkin, had pulled off a quite unexpected victory in the world’s most highly-publicised transcontinental rally. At the finish, in front of a 10,000-strong crowd at the Warwick Farm racetrack near Sydney, every car and its crew all looked grubby and exhausted. For Ford, it was a huge disappointment. First Clark, then Gilbert Staepelaere, might have won the event, and no fewer than four of the seven supported Lotus Cortinas — of Clark, Harper, Smith and Soderstrom — suffered engine-related failures. For manager Henry Taylor, his team, and in particular Roger Clark, this was a shattering blow. Walter Hayes had to reassure Clark that Ford still loved him and that it would never happen again. Nor did it, as 18 months later, Hannu Mikkola won the World Cup Rally in a Kent-engined Escort.
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When not helping Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and Red Bull Racing fight for glory in the Formula One World Championship, wind tunnel aerodynamicist, Rob Clark can be found tinkering with the stunning Group 4 tribute Escort you see here — a homebuilt rally hero in the truest sense of the term. June 2022
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ob Clark’s relationship with the Mk2 Escort will feel uncannily familiar to many of you reading this, originating as it does with special stage antics in the mid-to-late 1990s. Very much a purple patch for the Escort as a rally car, the decade marked one of the last periods when solid examples of the Mk2 in sophomore guise could be had for relative buttons, and as such its reputation as the lynchpin of clubman level rallying in this country was confirmed. Rob, however, readily admits that he missed out on Escort ownership in the decade of Britpop, BSE and Blair, preferring instead to base his competitive endeavours (and there were more than a few of those) on the Peugeot 205GTi. A circuitous motorsport career duly unfolded, one which saw Rob climb the motorsport engineering ladder working for a veritable who’s who of automotive icons, and which culminated in a spell in Modena, perfecting the aerodynamic properties of the Scuderia’s F1 machinery. “It was while working for Ferrari in Italy that this car appeared on my radar,” recalls Rob. “I’d looked at dozens of others over the preceding weeks but this one was different, not least as it was being sold by a close friend of mine, Pete Johnston of Raceworks Motorsport, and was therefore something of a known quantity — at least as far as a 40-odd year-old Escort can ever be!” The car, partially stripped but equally half prepared for a life spent on the stages, looked
to have a lot of potential. In any case (and as Rob readily admits while recounting the tale) the spiralling, dizzying increase in the value of old Escorts made expedience as much of a virtue as careful contemplation, and so, in 2012, the deal was done. “It had a basic if slightly old school, mid-1990s Clubman rally car spec back then, right down to the Princess four-pot callipers and Capri diff. But it also had a bolt-in cage, the Cosworth rear callipers it still sports, and also the engine, the same C20XE, albeit in disassembled form.” What followed was something of a pause — a self-enforced period of Escort inactivity, albeit an essential one given Rob’s Italian postcode. Indeed, things only began to change when, with a baby on the way, Rob and his wife Gemma made the decision to swap Maranello for Milton Keynes and Ferrari for Red Bull Racing in 2013. This effectively marked the beginning of the build proper, all of it undertaken in a modest garage at the bottom of Rob’s garden.
DIY route
One of the undoubted cornerstones of this build has been Rob’s unflinching desire to tackle every aspect of it himself, and it’s a mantra he’s taken literally. Everything from the engine rebuild to the metal fabrication, the paintwork to the custom-made wiring loom; all of it is Rob’s own work, making the build both a labour of love and one of the
C20XE has been with the car since the 1990s! Livery (left) is a playful homage to Castrol and Rob’s surname.
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“IT NEEDS TO LOOK GOOD AND STAND UP TO THE RIGOURS OF REGULAR RALLYING, WHICH IT HAS — SO FAR”
most effective teaching exercises this side of a master’s degree. That Rob’s car had seen active special stage service meant that a complete stripdown was always going to be one of the first steps in its rebirth, and so he didn’t balk unduly when forced to order a crop of body parts from Magnum Panels, nor the restorative metalwork fitting them mandated. Rob’s sunny disposition even continued when, upon collecting the car from its date with the media blaster, he was greeted by sucked teeth and not a little disbelief that he planned to not only keep rebuilding it but compete in it, too! “I honestly didn’t consider it to be that bad — and I’d braced myself for the worst off the back of that conversation! To be honest most of the really scary holes were made by me 96
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when I cut out the old roll-cage,” recalls Rob with a wry smile. Rob was to receive similarly down beaten responses when, having completed the restorative metalwork (including provision for the six-linked back-end and tubbed the back arches by a full 15 inches), he announced his intention to paint the car himself, once more falling back on the small garage he’d built it in. Reasoning that it couldn’t be too hard, Rob jumped in with gusto and began making preparations to coat the car in Gentian Blue, rigging the garage with sheets of plastic, swathes of tape and a heater. “It’s not perfect, of course. But then it wasn’t supposed to be, nor was it ever going to: it needs to look good from a few yards away, which it does, and stand up to the
rigours of regular rallying and all the abuse that entails, which it has — so far!”
Seeing red
Not everything Rob turned his hand to during the Escort’s initial build turned out quite as well the paint, metalwork, gearbox and differential (or as Rob himself put it, “It’s only planetary and sun gears — how hard could it be?”), and the engine was a case in point. This Rob duly rebuilt, factoring in a slew of proven Redtop goodies along the way, including Arrow rods, Omega pistons and a comprehensively uprated valvetrain, complete with Piper cams, double valve springs and bronze valve guides. Things began to go somewhat awry when, with mere weeks to go before the Escort’s
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Interior features plenty of Rob’s one-off carbon goodies. Sculpted inner wing to house oil tank (below) a classic mod.
CARBON COPYING THE ONE-OFF DOOR HANDLES
15 inch MLs in gold work a treat with the works Castrol/ Eaton Yale-inspired livery. Left: six-linked for success.
official competitive debut at Snetterton in February 2020, Rob booked it in for a dyno session. This revealed the Redtop to be making just 160 bhp and 120 lb.ft, figures completely out of step with its specification. The cause of this gulf between expectation and actual, measurable output was only identified when Rob called upon the expertise of his friend, Neil Roper, an individual with almost unmatched expertise in the field of ballistic Escort engines. Even so, the cause of its paltry power figures only came to light once Neil had taken the head back to his workshop for a thorough inspection, after which he placed a call to Rob. “Neil told me that whoever had previously ported the head had done a truly abysmal job
of it, and that the result was the ports were absolutely enormous — so big that with my standard-sized valves there was practically no airspeed, and thus no power to be found.” Neil was naturally able to supply a replacement (though Rob has since been able to make full use of his old, holey-head now he runs a more comprehensively uprated valvetrain), after which the Escort made a far more respectable 220 bhp and 160lb.ft and made it to Snetterton, just.
The back yard nature of Rob’s Escort paintjob stands ins marked contrast to other elements of the build, not least the plethora of carbon fibre parts now dotting its exterior and interior. Rob admits that the world class facilities of his employer made the creation of these carbon goodies feasible, though it should be noted that the work itself is all Rob’s own, and that every single piece on the car is bespoke and utterly one-off. Carbon was also the material of choice for Rob’s favourite single component on the car, its door handles.These were moulded from the originals in painstaking fashion, Rob laboriously overlaying layers of F1-grade carbon to build up fully functional replacements having first taken care to ensure that the Ford mechanisms found in each remained fully functional.The results speak for themselves and are as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional.
Shakedown
Sadly for Rob and the Escort, now christened Ellie May as a nod to his daughter, Snetterton turned out to be little more than an extended shakedown, one which thrust its braking deficiencies into stark relief and effectively
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Tech Spec
Bias brake valve more important than the fresh air vent. Fact.
Body
1975 Mk2 Escort, 15 inch front and rear tubs, fully turreted and six-linked back-end, fully seam-welded and skid-panned, Safety Devices weld in 14-point cage triangulated through to front struts and with additional harness bar, fibreglass boot and bonnet panels with custom carbon fibre hinges lightweight doors with polycarbonate windows, heated front screen, twin exhaust tunnels. Paint: Gentian Blue with ‘Clarky’-Castrol/Eaton Yale Group 4 livery
Engine
C20XE Vauxhall Redtop with early type lightweight crankshaft, Arrow con-rods, ARP bolts and Omega 12:1 competition ratio pistons,Turbosport dry sump with bonnet tank and 13 row oil cooler, 50 mm Jenvey throttle bodies with matched manifold, Neil Roper big valve Coscast head with +2 mm inlet and exhaust valves, bronze guides, ARP head studs and custom spec Piper cams with vernier pulleys, DTA S40 ECU. Power: 265 bhp, 180 lb.ft torque
“THE NEXT EVENT IS MY FIRST ON PROPER PACENOTES, SO I’M REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO IT”
Transmission
Tractive six-speed sequential gearbox with flat-shift, 7.25 inch twin plate AP clutch with hydraulic slave cylinder, lightweight flywheel Atlas axle with Quaife floating hubs and heavy-duty shafts, ZF plate type differential with 4.6:1 CWP, alloy brace, fully skid-plated
Suspension
Front: 2.25 inch Bilstein adjustable uprights with long 300/100 tarmac inserts and 12 inch 250lb springs and 30lb helpers, solid top mounts with spherical bearings, Rix in-situ adjustable compression struts, Rix heavy duty in situ adjustable bottom arms with rose joints, Rix tarmac front anti-roll bar, 2.4 lock to lock rack on lowered mounts and Rix crossmember Rear: Bilstein adjustableTarmac coil-overs with 200 lb 14 inch springs and 40 lb helpers, Rix watts linkage
Brakes
Front: Metro 6R4 AP four pot callipers with 305 mm AP discs and bells, Mintex M1166 pads. Rear: Sierra Cosworth callipers with Mintex M1144 pads
Wheels and Tyres
8x15 inch Compomotive MLs, Hankook/ Hoosier tyres
ended the life of the Drench gearbox in the car at the time of purchase. That was two years ago, a span of time anyone reading this will likely appreciate feels more than a little elastic, thanks primarily to the Covid pandemic, itself a barrier to Rob’s ability to actually drive the Escort competitively. His cause has been similarly frustrated by a litany of issues, some mundane (fuelling) and some straight up bizarre (the alternator, which somehow managed to flex so much that it damaged the exhaust manifold) but Rob has stubbornly refused to give up, nor have his passion for the car and what it represents dulled - even when the head gasket failed while running fourth in class in Snetterton. “I pulled my entry for Donington earlier this year as it clashed with a family event, but that has at least given me more time to carry 98
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out further work on the head prior to its next outing on the Clacton stages. That will be my first time on proper pacenotes, and I should have my new cams, custom special order jobs from Piper, in by then, so it should be a good rally and one I’m certainly looking forward to,” explains Rob.
True blue
Being able to finally sample the fruits of so much intensive work will doubtless be a richly deserved reward for Rob, but we suspect that he’ll come to view the build process with just as much affection — though perhaps more so once more time has passed and his skinned knuckles have had longer to heal. Just don’t expect the livery to change from its present, cheeky Castrol homage to Red Bull’s moody matte purple anytime soon!
Interior
MSA compliant motorsport interior with Micro RS1 FIA bucket seats andTRS harnesses,Terratrip rally computer, OMP dished steering wheel, Corsa C EPAS, custom fuel pump brackets in carbon, carbon door handles inside and out, carbon door and rear quarter cards, carbon gearbox cover, carbon dashboard, carbon upright handbrake, carbon switch gear box, braided fuel and brake lines, custom made aircraft spec loom with breakers, autosport connecters used throughout
Thanks
My wife, Gemma for her support throughout the build, my dad, chiefly because of all the running around he did on my behalf while I was busy building the car, Andy at Burton Power, Neil Roper at Neil Roper Developments,Track & Road in Essex for the mapping and Mark at Signz Graphics for the livery
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Buying a used camshaft might be risky, but there’s a strong demand for good, used fast road-grinds. Look for pitting on the lobes (due to oil starvation), and on the Pinto check for an obvious shoulder on cam lobes (if the followers are present, check them as well). With Crossflow cams, inspect the distributor drive gears for chips or wear. Always fit new followers when installing a cam unless the followers that were used with it are present and numbered.
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Time in a distributor
Forget trying to figure out why your freshly-rebuilt Pre-Crossflow or Crossflow engine won’t start first time. All you need to do is get the distributor in the right place. Here’s the back-to-basics method.
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pointing at number one, but we did that on the Pre-Crossflow using a Fiesta electronic distributor and ended up with no end of bother. The trouble was, every time we wanted to time the engine up, the electronic box on the distributor’s body clouted the engine block. Admittedly, this time round it’s slightly less complicated since we’re using a mechanical advance distributor without the diaphragm housing for the vacuum advance on the side. Thus, we have less to clout the block. However, it’s worth paying attention to the hardware so your life is less stressed — rule of thumb, put it so the vacuum unit’s on the left and about 35 degrees from the block. Hopefully they’ll be a lot less drama than the ‘exploding when you’ve got the timing wrong’ method...
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First thing you need to do is put the engine at top dead centre (TDC).To do this, take the number 1 spark plug out (the one nearest the thermostat housing) and put your thumb over the hole.
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Get it right and you should see a nick in the bottom pulley lined up with a mark on the timing cover. They look a bit jumbled but the last one should readTDC.
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Now turn the engine over with a spanner on the bottom pulley until you feel air coming up the bore — this is the compression stroke, meaning the piston is compressing the gas. When it stops, the piston should be atTDC.
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Ideally, we need to add some static timing, because the ignition fires slightly beforeTDC. Next toTDC are three more marks — six, eight and 10 degrees. Wind the crank pulley back until it’s on the first one (10 degrees).
Next thing to do is slot the distributor in the block. Now, this can get a bit frustrating because you need to set the rotor arm at number 1 spark plug lead on the distributor cap.
However, because the distributor is driven by a spiral gear, which meshes with a corresponding one on the cam, as you slot it in the bore it turns away from the number 1 position — told you it was frustrating!
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Transfer that to the body of the dizzy by putting the cap back on and marking it in the corresponding position.
Next, rotate the rotor arm so the contact is pointing at the clamp down screw for the points. The rotor arm will rotate to the position that lines up with the cap. If it doesn’t try it again with the rotor moved round!
Best thing to do is decide on the cap, which is number 1.You can actually set any of the four terminals as long as the rotor arm’s pointing at it when you run the HT leads.Then mark its position.
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Once you’re happy it’s in the right place, fit the clamp down with a screw and do it up.
Now you can set the points — that’s if you’re still using them (electronic is far much better). Slacken off the body clamp and...
...position the distributor cam follower so that it’s on the heel of the cam and re-tighten it. It may already be on it.
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After that, it’s time to set the points gap by slackening off the points set screw and fitting a 0.025-inch feeler gauge between their faces.
If the HT leads aren’t already run, start with number 1 — the one you marked — and run them in the firing order 1-2-4-3.
Note — we’re using sidedraughts on our engine, which dictates a side-exit distributor cap, plus fitting the distributor without the carbs in place. Otherwise you won’t physically get the distributor in the engine!
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If you’re doing this in reverse (for example, taking the distributor out for the first time), again set the engine atTDC and note where the distributor is in relation to the engine. We’ve used the power lead at the front as an example.
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...when you take the dizzy out, remove the cap and note where that rotor arm ends up before you completely pull the unit from the block. If you don’t do this, you risk upsetting the firing order, which can hurt your ears!
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ORIGINAL IDEA Reader’s restoration: When Kevin McDermid found this rare Mk1 Escort 1300GT he decided to be different... and restore it to factory standard condition. Words Mike Renaut Photos Adrian Brannan
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o be strictly accurate, Kevin McDermid’s Mk1 Escort is a 1300 Sport with a Pinto that looks like an RS1600. But we’re here for the other car in his life; a virtually stock 1973 Escort 1300GT. “The GT belongs to my wife Maria,” explains Kevin, “it was her birthday present that I restored with help from various friends.” Maria and Kevin are very much a Ford family: “We’ve had Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts, Capris, a Sierra 4x4, an RS2000… and Maria wanted a Mk1 to take to shows. The GT had sat outside the workshop I share with my mate Gary Cook, it looked solid so I bought it from him in 2018.” For much of its life the Escort was a one-owner car. “A retired army major bought it at Mayne’s Garage in Redruth, Cornwall on August 1, 1973 as one of a pair of 1300GTs,” continues Kevin, “the other one was red and became his wife’s. Gary had bought mine about 10 years ago from a 15-year-old who, so far as we know, spotted the cars when the Major’s house was being cleared and bought the pair for just £50. Gary says the registrations were one number apart but doesn’t remember much about the red GT other than it was in better condition. I’d love to know what happened to that one…” The blue GT however turned out to be anything but solid. “I stripped it to a bare shell and sent it for blasting. It came back perforated,” admits Kevin. “Every panel was pitted. Thankfully Magnum had most of what I needed.” The Escort went to Trig Bishop of Bishop’s Bespoke Builds and received new front and rear panels, inner wings, bonnet, bootlid, complete floor, bulkhead repairs and even a new roof. “A friend bought a shell and sold me the roof — at the time you couldn’t buy one new — we unpicked the A-pillars and it went on fine. I’d like to have done all the bodywork myself but lack of time and workshop space prevented it.” Tony Littlejohn of GTR Motorsports in Andover sprayed the Escort in the original Marine Blue, carefully mixing and matching it to an area of surviving paint. “He owed me a favour and now I owe him lots of favours,” laughs Kevin. “Tony does classic Porsche restorations so the Escort came out perfect, there was no way he was going to add deliberate orange peel to replicate a factory finish. In fact, he insisted we replace both rear quarters before he’d even touch it. We finished it with blue-tinted Raptor underneath, I was aiming for near complete originality but this was still a car that would be driven.”
The good news
The rest of the Escort was in pretty decent shape. “The Major was clearly a fan of rust prevention, he had the car Ziebarted at the dealership and then everything was covered in red oxide — including the backs of the
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“I THOUGHT ABOUT SAVING THE ORIGINAL TYRES BUT WHEN I REMOVED ONE IT SNAPPED IN HALF...” bumpers and inside the hubcaps. However, the car had then sat since about 1996 and water had dripped onto it — hence all the bodywork issues, but much of the remaining work was simply a case of remove it, clean it and reinstall it.” With 72,000 miles on the clock mechanical refurbishments were reasonably straightforward, testament to this being the car was running within two days of coming back from GTR. “The rear axle got new brake drums, shoes and cylinders but the bushes, original shocks and leaves were fine so they were just cleaned and painted. I stripped the front struts and added new springs, refurbished the front callipers and rebuilt the steering rack. I put on new track control arms and fitted new front rollbar bushes.” It was much the same with the engine. “I stripped the Crossflow and the bottom end was in good shape,” continues Kevin, “I’m 110
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pretty sure it had been replaced under Ford’s Exchange-Engine scheme. I refurbed the cylinder head and fitted replacement service items along with electronic ignition, added new seals to the gearbox and fitted a new clutch — which was a gamble since I couldn’t test it until it was fitted — but the ’box turned out to be fine. The radiator was falling apart so was replaced, as were all the hoses. The exhaust was filthy but after a thorough clean I was delighted to see it was a stainless steel system.” “I tried to keep the engine bay looking as original as possible so asked a few friends who worked on the cars in period as to the correct colours and label placement — the new stickers were £15. I had to buy a brake servo since that had gone missing, but that leaked so I ended up buying a second one.”
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The interior is almost exactly what came with the car, just a lot cleaner. “I fitted a new
headlining since the old one had to be removed when we replaced the roof and it’d gone brittle and I got a new carpet from Roy Nunn, but everything else is original — even the wood veneer just needed cleaning. Roy Nunn also supplied new-old stock taillight lenses as the chrome on the originals had worn. New headlights came with the car since Gary had already bought them at an autojumble. “The wheels were blasted and powdercoated. I wondered about trying to save the original Michelin tyres but when I removed one it snapped in half. There’s not much choice in tyres for 12 inch wheels now though, I think these were intended for a trailer. “You can’t put old crappy parts back onto a nice, new-looking car so I started sourcing new trim parts. The front bumper had a big badge bar welded on so I found a new-old stock one, the rear one was rechromed along with the door handles. The window surrounds were a bargain; £40 from a guy
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With wife Maria, wanting a Mk1 too, Kevin persuaded friend Gary to part with his rare GT.
The car had been parked since 1996 and bodywise was in a bad way. Being a GT helped save it. Interior just needed a deep clean — and a new headlining.
Stripping the car down to a rolling shell revealed the Mk1 to be pretty rotten, especially at the front.
GT-spec 1300 Crossflow needed a top end rebuild but otherwise was in great shape.
There was nothing for it but to carefully put the shell on a jog and cut the whole front end off... The rear quarters needed replacing, too — a job now much easier thanks to the availability of repro panels.
Original 12 inch steels for the win.
With the GT now finished, Maria and Kevin now have a pair of Mk1s to take to shows.
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Finally, it was time to prep and paint the rust-free shell in fresh coats of original Marine Blue.
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Escort is now on brake servo number three after the replacement turned out to be faulty. Boot area carefully restored to original (right).
GRAN TURISMO THE ESCORT GT
“WE’VE TRIED TO KEEP THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE ORIGINAL CAR” in Bristol. All the badges came from Australia for only £70 and they arrived in original Ford wrapping. I hate wing mirrors so left those off and just fitted a door mirror, but otherwise I was restoring it back to original appearance. “The hockey sticks on the rear surround were missing — the Escort had clearly had a light rear end collision at some point and we’d found filler in the rear quarters. They were expensive to replace and drilling the holes to fit them in the brand-new paint was terrifying.” Other new parts include the hubcaps and all the glass, “Though I managed to crack the front screen fitting it,” admits Kevin. After four years of work, including an 18-month break for Covid, the Escort was finally back on the road. “I emailed the garage in Redruth but the current owner had
only been there since 1986 and didn’t remember the car, although he did jokingly offer to do the Ziebarting again ‘under warranty’ since it had rusted. “I wanted to be different,” says Kevin, “you rarely see a GT on its original wheels — if it hadn’t been that rare it would have ended up with bubble arches and a Pinto. “Probably 90 per cent of the metal is replacement parts,” he continues, “but everywhere else it’s kept the heart and soul of the original car. It’s not fast but Maria still loves driving it.” Kevin wants to thank his friends for their help with the restoration; Gary Cook, Allen Norris, Trig Bishop, Tony Littlejohn and the lads at GTR Motorsport; Sean, Ryan and Luir. Classic Ford thanks Warbrook House Hotel in Eversley for the photography location.
Italian for grand touring the GT name was first applied to cars that mixed sports performance with luxury. How appropriate that description is when applied to a 1300 Escort is open to interpretation but the Escort was certainly an improvement over the outgoingAnglia 105E. Escort 1300GTs got a 1298cc four-cylinder Kent crossflow engine with high-lift cam, dual-chokeWeber, special inlet manifold and the exhaust manifold from the Cortina 1600GT. It was the only Escort in period with twin exhaust silencers and also boasted standard servo assisted front disc brakes and a close-ratio gearbox.The GT was launched in January 1968 as a two-door saloon and continued in production until 1974. Subtler than their RS sister cars, genuine 1300GTs are rare today.
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facelift ushered in a traditional, booted version called the Sierra Sapphire. What’s more, the addition of a normal radiator grille in the revised Sierra front end gave conservative Ford buyers even more cause for celebration. The Sapphire couldn’t come soon enough too, as circa 40 per cent of sales in the Sierra’s class were of saloons. Overall, the Sapphire was 40 mm
longer than its hatchback counterpart and it also differed in having flush drip rails and a bonded rear windscreen. What both models had in common though, was the sheer choice that they offered, with customers able to choose from 18 versions with petrol engines from 1.6 to 2-litre, plus the availability of a 2.3-litre diesel, while there were the familiar trim options spanning
basic to the flagship Ghia. Production changes saw the ageing Pinto joined the more advanced, yet more fragile, eight-valve 2-litre DOHC I4 engine and the introduction of the unique-to-the-Sierra 1.8 CVH engine. The new 2-litre engine was also complemented with the MT75 gearbox, with the combo being showcased in the Sierra Sapphire
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ground-breaking Mondeo in 1993, notably helping to lift Sierra sales from close to 114,000 in 1986 to nearly 140,000 in 1987. Considering the amount made, survivors aren’t particularly plentiful and those that are still around are
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ELECTRICS Central locking microswitches are prone to failure, while the unique Sapphire rear lights can suffer from earthing problems. Warning lights on higher specification versions can be troublesome. Original Ford orange front indicators are getting sought-after and expensive, with correct NOS often costing as much as £75 each.
“SPECIAL EDITIONS SUCH AS THE AZURA, CHASSEUR AND QUARTZ KEPT THE SIERRA SAPPHIRE FRESH” BODY Rear chassis rails and sills are notorious for rusting, but other areas to check include the bulkhead where it meets the inner wings, floorpan, front crossmember, front jacking points, battery tray and strut tops. More visible rust is likely in the rear wheelarches, bootlid, windscreen surround and pillars, scuttle, behind the headlamps, corners and window ledges of
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INTERIOR Trim and plastics can only be sourced second-hand, plus the rear seat base is unique to the Sapphire.The covering caps for the doorcards are especially hard to find, tending to break when the doorcard is removed.The cubby hole above the glovebox often warps, while damp carpets on higher specification cars warrant closer inspection as these models had an additional foam underlay that traps water. Any movement on the front seats points to corroded mountings.
GEARBOX Type 9 five-speeder generally feels a bit notchy, but any rumbling, play in the gear change or worn synchromesh are signs of advanced wear. With the MT75 found in later 2-litre cars, listen for noise from collapsed bearings and a worn mainshaft, while jumping out of gear points to tired brass selector forks. Check for selection issues and slippage with the A4LD automatic, and ensure the fluid is a healthy pinkish in colour.
BRAKES Warped front discs are the most common brake issue, but inactivity is likely to write the rotors off as much as hard use. Either way, they’re an inexpensive fix.Together with replacements for seized rear wheel cylinders, sticky callipers, worn rear shoes and oval rear drums, a set of discs and pads are available off the shelf and can be bought for circa £100. Where fitted, the ABS is generally reliable and any faults are usually sensor-related.
SUSPENSION Anti-roll bar bushes commonly fail, while it’s not unusual for the bolts where they fix into the chassis to sheer.Worn track control arm bushes are common, giving rise to very vague steering, as is a perished lower steering column bush. Check for the latter by simply going in the engine bay and trying to lift the column – if it moves up or down then the bush needs replacing. An unforgiving, bouncy ride points to terminally tired springs and dampers.
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“CONSIDERING THE AMOUNT MADE, SURVIVORS AREN’T PLENTIFUL AND THOSE THAT ARE STILL AROUND ARE INCREASINGLY SOUGHT AFTER” ENGINE
Pinto is prone to camshaft wear – a tapping top end being the obvious sign – and check the history for regular cambelt changes. CVH in 1.8-litre format, or the much rarer 1.6-litre found in very late cars, can also suffer from camshaft wear because of sludged-up
hydraulic lifters. Both engines also need cambelt changes at 36,000 miles although many owners replace them at only 20,000. Wear to the 1.8-litre’s mechanical fuel pump’s drive can cause fuel starvation at high revs, while its Pierburg carburettor can also be
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troublesome. Common issues with the DOHC engine are head gasket failure, oil leaks and rattling, stretched timing chains. If it’s a 4x4 version running the DOHC, then be aware that the starter motor is completely unique and hard to replace.
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ONE TO BUY Price: £4800 On sale at: Facebook marketplace For: Long MoT, relatively low mileage Against: Bit of bodywork required The Azura special edition was registered in January 1993, only two months before the launch of the Mondeo.The Bahama Blue model is very original and has covered just 85,000 miles. It’s recently had new suspension and brakes and is MoT’d until February 2023, with the 1.6-litre CVH-powered Sapphire said to start and drive well.The rear arches need a bit of work, but the underside is said to be solid, with the MoT history showing that it’s already benefitted from past rectification work in this area.
TECH SPEC Body (2.0i Ghia)
Four-door saloon, pressed steel monocoque
Engine 1993cc, four cylinders, in-line, two valves per cylinder, belt-driven overhead camshaft, cast iron block and cylinder head, Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection, five-bearing crankshaft. Power: 114 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 118 lb. ft torque @ 4000 rpm Gearbox
Five-speed manual
Suspension
Front: independent by MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar Rear: semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic gas filled dampers
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Specialised Engines 01375 378606 www.specialisedengines. co.uk
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Brakes
Hydraulic with vacuum servo assistance Front: 240 mm ventilated discs Rear: 229 mm rear drums
Wheels and tyres
5.5Jx14 inch steel rims, 195/60HR14 radial tyres
Performance
Maximum speed: 118 mph 0-60 mph: 11.2 seconds
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£4,750. Very Solid Example. Goes well. Please call 1970, 7500 miles, £40,000. Ford Escort Rally car. 1970. 1600 crossflow engine. Rebuilt, absolutely immaculate. More photos on request. 7500 miles since being rebuilt. Please call 07801101645, East Midlands. 113683
01875 820527, Scotland. (T) 1966, 82.000 miles, £4,500. In blue , been parked
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FORD FOCUS
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FORD CORSAIR
FORD PREFECT
1970, 70 miles, Auction. Ford / Corsair 2000 e / Saloon 4 Door / Silver / Petrol / Manual / 1998cc / 70000 miles Current owner since 2015. Widened wheels, original wheel trims included. Regularly MOT’d until 2019.Guide price: from £6,000 to £8,000 Create an account and bid online on the Hobbs Parker website. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T)
£5,195. In Lovely condition, starts and drives well
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and although MOT exempt I have a current MOT. Please call 07899 756450, South East.
2008, 90754 miles, £2,500. Manual Good condition. Please call 07459770921, South East. 113677
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FORD MUSTANG
1968, £69,995. 1968 Ford Mustang J-Code 302with rare manual transmission.– GT Equipment Group. F70X14 Wide Oval White Sidewall Nylon Tires. In stunning condition throughout and driving beautifully. Current MOT and V5C. Please call 01765 609798, Yorkshire and the Humber. (T) 113326
FORD CAPRI
FORD SIERRA
£8,750. Ford Sierra Mk2 3 Door 2.0 Twin Cam imported from Poland some time ago and fully Uk registered. Car is left hand drive. Has had Cosworth whale-tail, wheels, side skirts and front seats added. Cosworth rear seats, clocks and Mk1 grille come with the car. Please call 01875 820527, Scotland. (T) 113124
FORD FIESTA
FORD CAPRI
1969, £20,000. Bare metal restoration, painted Sunset Red and Black. Original black interior in excellent condition. New headlining and carpets. Engine fully rebuilt. Dry stored, used sparingly in summer. Original bumper supplied. Please call 01263587626, East of England. 113450
FORD ZEPHYR
1981, £11,750. 2.8i. Car has only done 98000 miles and has been in storage sine 2007 until recently. Its currently motd till Jan 23. . We have the V5, keys and the current MOT. Car starts runs and drives. Please call 01875 820527, Scotland. (T)
1995, 40815 miles, £2,200. 1995 green Ford Fiesta 1.4 SI. Five doors. Very low mileage. Good interior. Lovingly cared for and in excellent condition. Owned by same family from 6 months old. Drives nicely. Full MOT history. MOT valid until December 2022. Please call 07986515029, Greater London.
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FORD ESCORT
£15,950. Zephyr Six Saloon in Excellent Condition Throughout. Please call 01245204345, South East. (T) 113140
FORD FIESTA
2011, 66000 miles, £3,850. 5 door hatchback. 1.8 VTEC engine, petrol. Good condition, MoT till July. Swap or exchange for a 4X4, SUV, JEEP, etc. Like a Ford KUGA, ETC. Please call 07516 235586, Scotland. 107106
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£22,995. Ford Escort Mk1 Fast Road / Track day / Race Car. This car has been built on a superb shell and had fortunes spent on it. Its a RHD import from South Africa with all the tax and duty paid. The NOVA has been done and we have the paperwork with it so it can be UK registered. We will fill out all the registration paperwork for the new owner. The car is a 1969 early mk1 shell. Please call 01875 820527, Scotland. (T) 113127
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2005, 113000 miles, £999.99. Ford fiesta zetec 1.4. 12 months Mot, 5 doors, Alloy wheels, radio. Clutch, gears, engine all good. Clean bodywork. Drives faultlessly. First to see will buy no silly offers. Please call 07432 092444, East Midlands. 112849
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2003, 111.500 miles, £3,250. Ford Mondeo st220 saloon 2003, 111,000 miles £3,250, excellent condition. Every optional extra including electric sunroof, electric folding mirrors, touch screen sat nav, welcome lights on mirrors, parking sensors. Collins performance stage 1 remap including full miltek exhaust and KandN panel filter. Lots of history and receipts. Please call 07502 439413, Wales. 113077
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FORD CAPRI
2013, £9,800. Gbszero kit car mint condition, running a built pinto on bike carbs very well built car. Please call 07908828887, Scotland.
1981, £29,995. Capri 3.0 Sport. The Black paint finish is of a very good standard, the body panels are lovely and straight the largely original underside rock solid. Mechanically we will be servicing the brakes and putting it through an MOT for its next owner, and we are pleased to report that the major mechanicals are excellent with a strong fit, responsive and quick 3.0 litre engine, fantastic smooth four speed gearbox, precise and direct steering and comfortable ride. Please call 01944 758000, Yorkshire and the Humber. (T)
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FORD MUSTANG
2005, 20800 miles, £19,950. 4.6 GT Premium Convertible Manual. Full History. Please call 01245204345, South East. (T)
1964, £13,995. Maroon with grey trim. Only 3 owners from new covering just over 42k miles. In fantastic condition. Restored 5 years ago by ourselves. Bare metal respray/rebuild costing £24k! Very little use since. Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands. (T)
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£3,000. MK1 4 door shell with good straight and solid shell. Has been dry stored since 1980. No interior or engine parts but the dash and some mechanicals are there. For more information and picyires call. Please call 07740097945, Ireland. 110237
FORD CORTINA
2011, 131321 miles, £2,000. Here i have the sale of my ford fiesta sport van. This van has had mountains of work done to it since our ownership. Full respray, Complete engine change (reconditioned engine) with new cambelt, New clutch, New discs and pads, New gearbox, New steering rack and front suspension components. Please call 07789470805, South East. 113150
1983, 84.000 miles, £4,000. Project car, complete and original apart from needing two bare front suspension struts, windscreen and a set of pepperpots, it comes with RS alloys. Needs welding in the usual places, strut tops, rear leaf spring mountings, bonnet leading edge and a couple of other places but nothing a good welder couldn’t manage, getting rare and valuable now, nearest to 4K buys it. Please call 07984466201, North West. 110633
1969, £27,995. This fantastic MKII Ford Cortina has been subject of a recent full restoration and built as a replica of the Ex Team Lotus, Alan Mann Racing 1967 Ford Cortina MKII Competition Saloon. Our Cortina was off the road from 1988 and in 2019 bought it need of total restoration. Please call 01944 758000, Yorkshire and the Humber. (T) 110056
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1966, £25,000. 1966 Mk1 Cortina 2 door with 2.0 Zetec For Sale. Very reliable Mk1 Cortina for sale, fast and good on fuel economy. Fully rebuilt by me from the bottom up over a period of 6 years, with a bare-metal respray, using many new body panels from the Mk1 Cortina Owners Club. 2.0 litre Zetec black-top engine (crate engine, fitted a couple of years ago), rejetted Yamaha R1 carbs on Bogg Brothers inlet manifold, Retro Ford Ltd stainless 4-branch exhaust manifold and engine kit, Megajolt ignition, radiator and header tank by Radtec Racing Radiators. Please call 07534056789, Scotland.
FORD ESCORT
£3,250. Ford Escort Estate rolling shell. It comes with a current V5 but no keys. What you see in the pics is what you get. There is no engine or gearbox. Both rear lights are there, headlights are with it. There are bits of back seat but no fronts. Please call 01875 820527, Scotland. (T)
FORD ESCORT
1974, 99577 miles, £9,998. Recently inherited this Ford Escort MK 1, 1.1 L manufactured in Cologne, Germany. My grandfather was the sole owner. The vehicle is in perfect running condition, with new battery. There is where and tear on the original upholstery, however there are only minor dents and scratches on the carriage. New battery installed this year. This is 4 door model. The car has been stored in the garage and has zero rust. Please call 7840536913, Greater London. 109981
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1975, Auction. 1 of 20 RS1800 Custom models ever made, a rare opportunity for us at South Western Vehicle Auctions to auction off an incredibly rare car. To find out more about the car’s history see our online catalogue: www.swva. co.uk. . Please call 01202 745466, South West. (T)
1970, £8,000. In good condition, used regularly, silver car with black vinyl roof. New battery and tyres. Please call 07768276115, South East. 110972
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FORD COUGAR
1990, 57000 miles, £7,000. Ford escort Xr3i cabriolet special edition, rare model, no rust, exceptional condition, half leather interior mint, excellent roof, FSH, all the old mots, electric roof and mirrors. Such a great car, a must see. Please call 07759528510, East of England.
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2000, 80065 miles, £800. Good looking Cougar in silver, calibre spoked wheels, sweet running 2.5 V6, leather interior, DAB radio. Failed MOT on the dreaded subframe corrosion and mountings. Could be restored but alas I have no space or time, all door panels, wings and bumbers very good new battery. Honestly worth more than £800 as parts but could be a future high price classic £800 or offers. Please call 07599005414, Wales. 110596
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FORD ESCORT 2000, 86480 miles, £2,550. Your chance to own an Immaculate Ford Escort Finesse. Ideal for the Festival Of The Unexceptional. Two owners from new. Documented cambelt change. Full years MOT. I live in Camberley, just of the M3. Please call 07770371954, South East. 110689
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HIGH STREET HEROES This month’s image was taken on a busy Earlsdon Street in Coventry in October 1973, and with so many independent shops still around (including Live & Let Live Stores, Pennycook & Sons Jewellers, Amy Wright Millinery and Peggy Seager Fashions), locals were spoilt for choice when it came to spending their hard-earned cash.There was plenty of variety when it came to classic Fords, too, with commercials being represented by Mk1Transit and Mk1 Escort vans.The parked-up cars offered a real mixture too with a Mk1 Cortina, Mk1 Granada (new at the time) plus another Granada bringing up the rear. Driving past, meanwhile, was an example of the ever-popular Mk3 Cortina. Words Paul Guinness Photo Getty
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SUSPENSION TO BODYSHELL NEW FABRICATION AND SUSPENSION PARTS MK1 AND 2 ESCORT “OVER 30 YEARS IN MOTORSPORT” WE HAVE MANAGED TO BRING TOGETHER THE FINEST SELECTION OF HIGH QUALITY FABRICATED COMPONENTS, CLUBMANS OR WORKS SPEC. ALL PARTS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED, TRIED & TESTED REPRESENTING TRUE VALUE FOR MONEY. BODYSHELL, GRP4 CLUB SPEC 4 LINK KIT REINFORCED BODYBOXES 5/8 RODS, JOINTS, BUSHES, BRACKETS ............. COMPLETE - £324 4 LINK KIT HEAVY DUTY, BIG BUSHES 5/8 JOINTS, MI4 BOLTS, SUIT ESCORT RUNNING COIL OVERS COMPLETE ................................................................. £372 4 LINK TO CHASSIS SKIDS ..................................PAIR £19 PANHARD ROD KIT 5/8 ADJ ................COMPLETE £97 PANHARD ROD KIT 5/8 FIXED TOWER .................... £89 ANTI TRAMP BAR KIT MK1 ........................................£130 ANTI TRAMP BAR KIT MK2 ........................................£130 TURRET, ANTI TRAMP, PHR AXLE BRACKET ................ £5 CLUB LARGE GEARBOX TUNNEL ............................. £48 SMALL GEARBOX TOWER WITH GAITOR PLATE..... £26 ALLOY SURROUND GAITOR PLATE .......................... £20 4 LINK CROSS BRACES ......................................PAIR £23 FUEL TANK PLATFORM SUIT SHAPED TANK C/W STRAPS ........................................................................... £99 FUEL TANK PLATFORM SUIT INJECTION TANK .......£103 DRY SUMP TANK PLATFORM ..................................... £28 GRP4 FIREWALL KIT, FITS WITH TURRETS INC BOOT INFILLS ............................................................................ £97 MK1+2 NON TURRET ALLOY FIREWALL ................... £64 SPRING HANGER SKIDS.............................................. £13 BOTTOM RAD CUT OUT ............................................. £16 TOP RAD CUT OUT GUSSET PANNEL........................ £29 BODYSHELL GROUP 4 WORKS SPEC 4 LINK BODYSHELL KIT 3/8 INC BRACKETS COVERS SKIDS LONG LINK BOLTS + TUBES AND CROSS BRACES .......................................................................£235 4 LINK BODYSHELL KIT ½ HEAVY DUTY INC BRACKETS, COVERS, SKIDS, LONG LINK BOLTS, TUBES AND CROSS BRACES .........................................................£240 MK1 GRP4 SHORT 4 LINK BOX KIT...........................£160 GRP4 PANHARD ROD KIT L/H OR R/H TOWER COMPLETE .................................................................£175 GRP4 MULTI PIECE PANHARD ROD TOWER .......... £70 GRP4 ROUND REAR TURRETS .................................... £90 ZF GEARBOX TUNNEL COMPLETE .......................... £130 BULKHEAD PLATE 1 PIECE .......................................... £19 BULKHEAD PLATE 3 PIECE........................................... £29 ATLAS LONG DIFF TUNNEL ......................................... £24 BULKHEAD GUSSETS 1XSHAPED................................ £38 FRONT CHASSIS SKIDS................................................. £29 CHASSIS TO SILL SKIDS ................................................ £29 GRP4 STRUT TOP PLATES............................................. £50 REAR INNER MK2 ARCH INFILLS ............................... £24 FIA 35MM SEAT MT KITS BOLT IN ................................ £65 WELD IN FRONT CROSSMEMBER TUBE + BOLT INSERT KIT....................................................................... £25 15” REAR TUBS WITH OR WITHOUT TURRET CUT OUT PAIR......................................................................£290 MK1 STEEL WORKS BUBBLE ARCHES .....................£480 ROLL CAGE TUBE 2M ................................................. £35 JACKING POINT KIT (SILL STAND)........................SET £37 GRP4 WATTS TOWERS MULTIPIECE ................PAIR £135 GRP4 WATTS BARS BUSHED ............................PAIR £100 GRP4 4 LINK ROD BUSHED 1/2............................ EA £55 GRP4 4 LINK ROD BUSHED 5/8 ........................... EA £60 GRP4 PANHARD ROD BAR 5/8 BUSHED ................ £70 STRUT BRACES GRP4 STRUT BRACE KIT WITH WELD ON BRACKETS AND STEEL BAR............................................................. £75 WITH ALLOY BAR.......................................................... £70 WITH OVAL STEEL POWDER COATED BAR ............. £80 WITH CARBON LIGHTWEIGHT BAR ........................£165 MK1 WORKS FLAT TYPE “BOLT ON” STRUT BRACE KIT ............................................................... £65
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 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
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 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
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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
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HONDA K20/24 TYPE 9 ............................................£420 MILLINGTON TYPE 9 SPECIAL ..................................£500 INLET MANIFOLD TWIN CARB
£73 £80 £90 £90 £40 £26 £30 £50
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£2200
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
£800
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
£155 £168 £260 £280 £75
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
FAST ROAD COMPETITION 2” SYSTEMS
£170 £75 £6.50 £5.50 £70 £170
£65 £25 £12 £16 £15 £30 £1350 £950 £25 £155 £30 £140 £300 £16 £400 £460 £300 £300 £320 £570 £580 £715 £125 £85 £250 £250
£187 £187 £255 £235 £220 £265 £265 £275 £260 £285 £325 £295 £275
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
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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 SILVER OR GOLD IN STOCK PIRELLI & HANKOOK COMPETITION FOREST AND TARMAC TYRES
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