Thursday, 19 March 2015

The Best Three Ford Classic Cars




If you’re a fan of Ford classic cars, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve picked out three of their very best and we’re going to tell you a bit more about them. So for all you Ford enthusiasts, sit back and relax and read all about three of Ford’s all-time best…

RS Escort

Children of the 1980s will remember these icons of the decade. The Ford Escort quickly became the must-have car up and down the UK. The Ford Escort RS, which was launched in 1980, went on sale with a price tag of £2857 (which equates to around £11k in today’s money). Over 10,000 RS 2000’s were made, and these fantastic retro cars achieved a top speed of 108mph. Quite recently, a Ford RS Escort 2000 with less than 12000 miles on the clock went up for sale for £37,500. The car was in pristine condition and still had its original Pirelli tyres. What a find! If you can remember the TV series ‘The Professionals’ you should be able to recall exactly what a Ford RS Escort looks like, as this was the very same model used in this highly-popular TV show.

Anglia

Next up on our list of top must-have Ford classic cars, it’s the Anglia. This popular car was produced between 1939 and 1967 in Dagenham in Essex, England. There were 1,594,486 Anglia cars produced in that time. Once production ceased, the Anglia was replaced by the Ford Escort. The Ford Anglia name was used across a number of models which included –

·         Anglia E04A
·         Anglia E494A
·         Anglia 100E
·         Anglia 105E
·         Anglia Torino 105E
·         Anglia Super 123E

The Ford Anglia is a popular choice on TV too. Z-Cars, Heartbeat, Roland Rat, and even the Harry Potter film ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ all feature Ford Anglia cars. With an iconic silhouette, it’s little wonder this classic old car features so prominently on our TVs today.

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Capri

Number three on our list is the Ford Capri. This much sought after of the Ford classic cars is a fastback coupe and was manufactured from 1969 to 1986. It proved highly desirable as nearly 1.9 million Ford Capri cars were sold during its lifetime. The Capri was fitted with a number of different engines depending on what model you brought. Higher spec models featured engines such as the Cologne V6, while lower-spec Capris had engines such as the Taunus V4. The Capri came in colours as gaudy as neon green, which echoed the styles of the 1980s perfectly. The Capri has its very own celebrity fan, as apparently pop star Harry Styles has recently added one to his classic car collection!

Today, Ford continues to produce cars that end up all over the world. This American car company is the second largest car manufacturer in America – and impressively – it’s the fifth largest in the whole world. It was founded 111 years ago in 1903 by Henry Ford, and to say it is still going strong today is an understatement.

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Monday, 9 March 2015

Must-See Classic Car Exhibitions

If, like us, you fancy fuelling your love of classic cars, you could do a lot worse than getting yourself along to these two great classic car exhibitions. We’re talking about the Footman James Manchester Car Show, and the Autosport Racing Car and Performance Car Show. These two events continuously prove to be great days out for the classic car enthusiast, and are a must-see addition to your calendar. Here’s why…

The Footman James Manchester Classic Car Show

Back in September 2014, we were lucky enough to hit the road and head up to this beauty of a classic car show, sponsored by Footman James. It was located in Event City, which is right next to the Trafford Centre and just off the M60 at junction 9 – making it a cinch to get to. Enough about logistics though, as this event had so many gorgeous cars packed under one roof that we must get onto the main event.

As far as classic car exhibitions go, this one is the cream of the crop. The space was superb, and in a smaller hall included a starlight effect on the walls and ceilings. This proved to be the perfect backdrop for those gorgeous and super-flashy Mercedes Benz and Jensens. In the main hall, meanwhile, it was hard to choose which car was our favourite. There were so many to choose from that it was easy to feel a little overwhelmed. We did, however, adore the teeny weeny Fiat 500, and the Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth which came kitted out in a spangly cobalt blue colour scheme.

The main hall was incredibly spacious which meant the event felt very well organised, light and airy, and it was possible to see the displays from many different angles. As far as indoor class car exhibitions go, this one was superbly done.


The Autosport Racing Car and Performance Car Show

At the beginning of the year, we couldn’t help ourselves be tempted by the Autosport Racing Car and Performance Car Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Now, this being a motorsport show, it was something a little out of the ordinary. If you’re at all interested in things such as Formula 1, autocross, and rallying then this is the show that will lure you in (as it did us).

The NEC was packed full of amazing performance cars, and motorsport parts companies. And they did well by it too – it is said that a whopping £1.7bn worth of business was done at the show, or as a result of it. (Did someone say there was a recession on?! – You wouldn’t know it here).

2014 was a year of great classic car exhibitions, but 2015 looks set to be just as good. Make sure you put these events in your diary… the Autosport show will be held from the 8th – 11th January 2015 at the NEC, and the Footman James classic car show london will be on the 20th and 21st September 2015. Enjoy!

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Sunday, 1 March 2015

Spotlight on: The MG Owners’ Club

Maybe you love MGs, you can’t get enough of them, and you own one or a clutch of them, or perhaps you just admire them fro

Founded over 40 years ago, back in 1973, the MG Owners’ Club has strived to make owning an MG as enjoyable, easy, and cheap as possible. It is the go-to place for MG enthusiasts who need help with an MG-related issue, for those who’d like to find out more about these hugely popular cars, and also for people looking to find out about MG-related events. It’s a great source for MG owners and enthusiasts alike and strives to make owning an MG as pleasurable an experience as possible.

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The website – mgownersclub.co.uk – is an invaluable source of information. Here, you can find out about all of the latest MG news, information on all sorts of MG models from pre-war to MGF. Plus, there are details of local meet-ups so you can track down likeminded MG-loving people in your own area.

There are a number of classic car owners clubs UK but this one has to be one of the most comprehensive – if not the most. What’s more, it is quite clear to see that this club is all about giving you – the owner and/or enthusiast – as much value as possible. The club is active on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube so if you’re into social media, you’re able to keep up to date with goings on simply by going online.

What’s more, if you’re thinking of parting with an MG and you’d like to sell it to a fellow enthusiast, you can even advertise your MG with the MG Owners’ Club – prices start from just £12. This is a great way of ensuring your beloved car goes to a good home.

Plus, if you’re looking to get out and about with your MG, or find MG-related events, check out the MG Owners’ Calendar. In 2015, there are a number of MG events… starting with the Cambridge and District’s 10th Snowdrop Run on Saturday 21st February, and many more events throughout the rest of the year.

So if MGs are your thing, and you want to get the most out of the MG experience, you’d be wise to check out the MG Owners’ Club. You’ll find answers to those burning questions, and you’ll be able to connect with fellow enthusiasts the world over. What’s not to love?! And if you know of any other great classic car owners clubs UK, please do let us know!


m afar and want to find out a little bit more abou them. If either one is the case, you should make the MG Owners’ Club your first port of call. As far as classic car owners clubs in the UK go, it’s one of the biggest – plus it’s the largest single marquee car club in the world. Pretty impressive, we think you’ll agree! So we’re here to tell you more…