Classic Ford magazine has featured some stunning Fords over the last 12 months. Now it’s time to now vote for your favourite!
This year has been a incredible year for top-quality restorations and ground-breaking rebuilds, and the nominees for Classic Ford of the Year 2026 have now been revealed. Cast your eyes over the 12 stunning nominees below – all featured in Classic Ford magazine over the previous year – then head to the bottom of the page to make your selection!
A. Mk1 Escort
Owner: Rik Powell
Featured: October 2026
Think restomod, and then some. Rik’s race-spec Zetec powered and sequential ’boxed masterpiece ticks every box.
B. Mk1 Transit
Owner: Andy Browne
Featured: March 2026
The incredible Supervan returns after a lengthy rebuild and it’s back and noisier than ever. A true classic Ford legend.
C. Mk2 Capri
Restorer: Steve Mangham
Featured: October 2026
Restored as a tribute to a late friend, ‘Steve Capri’ has turned this poorly 1.6 GL project into an absolute Venetian Red stunner.
D. Mk1 Cortina
Owner: Neil Crisp
Featured: November 2025
So rotten no-one else would touch it, Neil spent thousands of hours making panels and repair sections to restore this already V6-powered GT, then added his own touches to really make it stand out.
E. Corsair
Owner: Ryan Dougall
Featured: June 2026
Built as a tribute to his dad, Ryan’s added custom touches and an Essex V6 to this 1960s super saloon to great effect.
F. Mk2 Escort
Builder: Alex Young
Featured: November 2025
Not many of us have a project and enough bits lying around to put together a car for The Great Unveilling but that’s exactly what Alex did with this Pinto’d Mk2.
G. Racing Puma
Owner: Richard Nicol
Featured: February 2026
Restoring a Racing Puma is tricky enough, but one with so many of the unique parts missing is nigh-on impossible but that didn’t stop first-time restorer Richard.
H. Mk1 Fiesta
Owner: Dave Carpenter
Featured: July 2026
A Fiesta for 2026 — think Touring Car-spec if the BTCC had been around in the early 1980s only with ST170 power and tech.
I. Mk3 Cortina
Owner: Jason Dann
Featured: November 2025
Despite having to work on the car outside, Jason still managed to put together a perfect Mk3 for The Great Unveiling — trick interior, potent Pinto and all.
J. Mk4 Cortina
Owner: Jack Bagshaw
Featured: March 2026
Restoring a Mk4 Cortina is no mean feat, an estate even more so but Jack pulled it off with this super-rare 1.6L in Midnight Blue.
K. Mk1 Escort
Owner: Ciran Carton
Featured: November 2025
This period-perfect Mk1 was the subject of a thorough (and secret) rebuild that stunned friends, family and showgoers when it was Unveiled in 2025.
L. Mk2 Escort
Owner: Will Wilson
Featured: November 2025
The 2025 Great Unveiling star is both a show-stopper and B-road blaster thanks to a sorted chassis and Duratec powerhouse.
Vote for your Classic Ford Of The Year
Voting closes Sunday, November 1, 2026. The winning Ford will be revealed in the January 2027 issue of Classic Ford magazine, on sale Friday, November 20.
