Classic Ford

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

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

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

Welcome

ROTARY CLUB • Your projects: Originally built as a tribute to his dad, Carl Catlin’s Mk1 Cortina is now undergoing a radical revamp — including 13B rotary turbo power!

GET TESTED • New vehicle inspection aims to fill the MoT void for classics

RS1600i SCOOPS TOP NEC AWARD

FITZ PINNOCK • We’re sad to report that Fitz Pinnock, founder of Top Boss Performance, passed away after a long illness in May. Fitz started Top Boss back in the 1990s and quickly made a name for himself building fast Fords, with twin-turbo Cosworth 24-valve motors a speciality.

RUSTY CORNER

BACK IN THE DAY • FROM THE CLASSICFORD ARCHIVES

WHERE TO GO IN JUNE

WHERE TO GO IN JULY

COMING UP • Inside your August issue

WHERE TO FIND CLASSIC FORD

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

SAVE 56% • ON YOUR CLASSIC FORD SUBSCRIPTION PLUS RECEIVE A FREE LIQUI MOLY WATERLESS DETAILER!

ROYAL MINT • With a 279 bhp ST170 engine revving to 9000 rpm, a sequential gearbox and the very best of everything installed with some clever touches, this peppermint road legal track car is fit for a king…

FOR THE SHOW • More cars, more people, more goodies and more surprises — the 2026 Classic Ford Show just kept on giving!

WORTH THE WAIT • As a longtime fan of the Mk2 Cortina, Mick Dale has made his way through many examples over the years. Although it required just one or two tweaks to begin with, this 1969 Series 2 Lotus would appear to be his favourite so far!

10 REASONS… WHY CLASSIC FORDS ARE HERE TO STAY • If the feature cars elsewhere in this issue aren’t proof enough of the Blue Oval’s dominance of the classic car scene, here are 10 more reasons why Fords are the only way…

ESCORT XR3i • Ford Heritage: Sparkling, sporty and superbly original, Alan Herring’s Mk5 XR3i is a classic Ford in anyone’s language.

STARTER’S ORDERS • It’s April and we’re in a field near Leeds — that can only mean one thing: it’s must be the first Fordmeet of the year.

MUSTANG FEVER • As soon as James Walden laid eyes on this SN-95 Mustang that was ready to hit the street or strip, it was love at first sight for this fast Ford fanatic and it’s easy to see why…

WHAT’S ON • South London Retro Power Crew Drag Racing June 28, Manston Park Raceway

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

MAILBOX • YOUR LETTERS, EMAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS

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

Classic Ford

Know this PROPSHAFTS • Providing all the drive to the rear wheels, the humble propshaft is a vital transmission component that’s worth a closer look…

Ade’s Mk2 Granada • It’s happening: Ade’s Mk2 is finally getting the bodywork revamp it truly deserves, with some Crisp results…

Jason’s Anglia 105E • Rebuilt, painted and in the bay… the Anglebox gets and engine and engine bay refresh courtesy of Jason’s stash of goodies.

IN THE WORKSHOP • The Classic Ford fleet: our projects and rolling restorations

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

LET IT SLIDE • Gravel, gravel and more gravel: the Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts...