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Ford Escort Eclipse, Serenade & Harrier: The Forgotten Specials Explained
Three Ford Escort special editions almost nobody covers properly. A classic Ford specialist walks through Eclipse, Serenade and Harrier — what they were, what makes…
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I Can’t Afford a Cosworth, So I Built This Instead: A Mk6 Escort GTI Story
A classic Ford specialist on what it's actually like to want an Escort Cosworth and build a Mk6 GTI instead. The honest case for the…
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Ford Cortina Mk5 Buyer’s Guide: The Cortina 80, Crusader & Ghia
The last UK Cortina explained by a classic Ford specialist. Mk5 trim levels, the Crusader special edition, what to check, what they're worth and why…
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Princess Diana’s Ford Escort RS Turbo: The Most Famous Escort Ever Built
The story of Princess Diana's black 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 — why it was built, security modifications, what it sold for, and…
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Ford Cortina 1600E & 2000E: The Original Executive Cortinas Explained
The Ford Cortina 1600E and 2000E explained by a classic Ford specialist. Mk2 vs Mk3 1600E, 1600E vs 2000E, what to check, what to pay…
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Ford Escort Restoration Costs in 2026: What You’ll Actually Pay
Honest Ford Escort restoration costs from a working classic Ford specialist. Mk1 through Mk6, what's involved at each level, and what catches people out.
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2025 Ford Capri vs The Original: A Restorer’s Verdict
Ford brought the Capri name back as an electric SUV. We restore the originals for a living. Here's what we actually think, and what Capri…
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Ford Cortina Restoration Costs in 2026: What You’ll Actually Pay
Honest Ford Cortina restoration costs from a working classic Ford specialist. Mk1 through Mk5, what's involved at each stage, and what catches owners out.
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Where Ford Escorts Rust: The Killer Spots, Mk1 Through Mk6
A Ford specialist walks through every Escort rust trap from 1968 to 2000. Mk-by-Mk weak spots, photos from real restorations, and what proper repair actually…
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The Ford Consul Capri (1961 to 1964): The Forgotten First Capri
The original Ford Capri wasn't the 1969 coupe everyone remembers. It was the 1961 Consul Capri, a fastback two-door built in Halewood. A specialist's introduction.
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Lotus Cortina: The Complete Guide to Ford’s Greatest Saloon
Mk1 and Mk2 Lotus Cortina explained by a classic Ford specialist. History, twin-cam engine, Jim Clark, build numbers, authentication, current values and what to check…
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Series 1 or Series 2 Ford Escort RS Turbo? A classic Ford specialist breaks down the differences, values and which to choose for daily driving,…
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