Classic Ford – September 2019

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September 2019

Regulars

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70 KNOW THIS:
gaskets and fixings
The components that hold
your engine together are just
as important as the bits that
go in it. We explain why.

74 OUR CARS

Gavin buys (another) Mk

Cortina woody Estate...

76 EXPERT CLINIC

Your classic Ford’s problems

explained and solved.

88 HOW TO: refurbish

steel wheels

Get those ropey-looking steels

looking factory fresh again with

some professional help. Our guide

to blasting and powdercoating

wheels starts here.

102 BUYING: Escort Ghia

What you need to know if you’re in

search of some ’70s luxury.

108 READER CLASSIFIEDS

Classic Ford cars, parts and

projects for sale and wanted.

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58 HERITAGE: Cortina Mk1 Deluxe

With 204,000 miles under its wheels, Jim Scott’s Cortina is one of the most

hardworked yet cosseted Mk1s, but there’s no sign of it slowing down...

16 WHAT’S ON

Where to go in August and

September.

14 NEWS

Classic ’60s Mustang goes electric

— at a price, Classic Motor Show

theme revealed, plus Know The

Lingo, Back In The Day, Rusty

Corner and more.

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112 PARTING SHOT

New series, looking back at classic

images from Ford’s past.

20 NEW PRODUCTS

The best new gear for your classic Ford.

22 JOIN THE CLUB:

South London Retro Power

64 MAILBOX

Your letters, emails and photos.

66 YOUR CARS

Readers’ Fords from across the globe.

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