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Ford Capri Paint Codes & Original Colours: The Complete Reference
Every factory Ford Capri colour and paint code, Mk1 through Mk3. From Daytona Yellow to Brooklands Green, with paint mixing notes from a working classic…
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Ford Cortina Mk3 Buyer’s Guide: 1600E, 2000E, GXL & Ghia Explained
A classic Ford specialist's buyer's guide to the Mk3 Cortina. Trim levels explained, where they rust, what they cost, and which Coke-bottle Cortina is the…
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Ford Escort Mexico Buyer’s Guide: Mk1 vs Mk2, What to Check, What to Pay
A classic Ford specialist's Ford Escort Mexico buyer's guide. Mk1 vs Mk2 differences, AVO plate authentication, rust traps, values and red flags.
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Ford Capri Mk1 Buyer’s Guide: Rust, Values & What to Check
Thinking of buying a Mk1 Capri? A classic Ford bodywork specialist walks you through the rust traps, model variants, and what you should pay in…
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How to Sell a Classic Car (And What Restoration Adds to Its Value)
Selling a classic car is nothing like selling a normal used car. There’s no quick trade-in, no “we buy any car” price that does it…
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Stone Chips & Scratches: DIY Touch-Up vs Professional Repair
Stone chips and scratches are the most common reason people first contact a bodyshop. A chip on the bonnet, a key mark down the door,…
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How to Find Your Car’s Paint Code (Any Make)
Whether you’re touching up a stone chip, ordering a tin of aerosol to match, or planning a full respray, the first thing anyone needs is…
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Where Ford Cortinas Rust: The Killer Spots, Mk1 Through Mk5
A classic Ford specialist walks through every Cortina rust trap from 1962 to 1982. Mk-by-Mk weak spots, photos from real restorations, and what proper repair…
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When Does a Car Become a Classic? UK Rules on Age, Tax & MOT
It’s a question I get all the time in the workshop: “Is my car actually a classic yet?” Usually it’s someone deciding whether to insure…
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Ford Escort RS Models: The Complete Guide From Mexico to Cosworth
Every Ford Escort RS variant from 1970 to 1996 explained by a classic Ford restoration specialist. Mexico, RS1600, RS1800, RS2000, RS Turbo, RS Cosworth —…
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Ford Capri Values 2026: What You’ll Actually Pay (And What You’ll Get)
Honest Ford Capri values for 2026 from a classic Ford restoration specialist. Project, usable and concours prices for every model, plus what drives a Capri's…
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How Much Does a Car Respray Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)
“How much is it going to cost to respray my car?” It’s the first question almost everyone asks when they call the workshop, and it’s…
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