Matt Bell on 20th July 2020
If you fancy a classic hot hatch but like the idea of affordability, opting for its saloon equivalent might be a wise financial decision. We take a look at three eighties hot hatch saloons.
Matt Bell on 24th April 2020
The Ford Cortina and the Austin Maxi were radically different creations but both would have been on the same shopping list in the mid-1970s. Which has survived the years as the better classic?
Matt Bell on 15th April 2020
With the Mk3 Ford Escort celebrating 40 years in 2020, there’s no better time to buy this fast-appreciating classic. If you’re going to take the plunge, Joe Miller’s here to tell you everything you need to look out for!
Matt Bell on 2nd April 2020
Agile, rev-happy and stylish, the Ford Puma is a very cool cat. Track a good one down and you’ll soon discover it’s got plenty of bite. Here's what you need to know before buying one.
Matt Bell on 18th March 2020
In light of the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus, Kelsey Media, organisers of the Classic Ford Show, have concluded that we have no option but to cancel the 2020 event. With the growing uncertainty and existing Ford events already planned for later in the year, we felt that a full cancellation was unavoidable.
Matt Bell on 12th February 2020
The Escort Mexico and Dolomite Sprint may be poles apart price-wise today but back in the ’70s they were in competition in the showroom. Which gets our vote as a quick classic saloon car?
Matt Bell on 4th February 2020
We’re selling our Ford Escort Mk3! Now’s your chance to own a magazine featured, lightly restored original Mk3 Escort.
Matt Bell on 4th February 2020
Ford Fest, the popular end of season finale for Blue Oval fans, has a new home for 2020 as it heads for Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire.
Matt Bell on 17th December 2019
Flash sports car, stylish two-door coupé or steady four-door saloon? Deciding which Swinging Sixties classic to purchase with £15,000 obviously comes down to personal taste. So, we’ve compiled a variety of options along with some advice to help buy one.
Matt Bell on 18th November 2019
There’s still plenty of appetite for fast Fords if the sale of a Sierra Cosworth at the recent Anglia Car Auctions’ classic sale is anything to go by. Despite a layer of grime from 28 years in storage, the 1987 example had covered just 7349 miles and soared to an extraordinary final selling price of £84,800 with fees.
Matt Bell on 25th October 2019
Twenty years after the Car Of The Year award was bestowed on its successor, we revisit the Ford Escort Mk3, the first front-wheel drive Escort.
Matt Bell on 17th October 2019
It’s the RS models which get all the attention so we look back at some of the forgotten fast Fords that deserve recognition.
Matt Bell on 16th October 2019
The Ford Capri Mk3 ended up being more than just a mild facelift and demonstrates how Ford of Europe managed to update the nation’s favourite coupe on a tight budget. Here’s what you need to know.
Matt Bell on 2nd October 2019
Classics from the everyday to the exotic star at retro weekender, we take a look at the highs from the Sywell Classic Pistons and Props 2019 event.