Had to dodge a few showers but loads to see and plenty of Fords Very nice Mk2 Mexico on steels It will polish out……Early DeLuxe Mk1 Escort looking very original! Mk2 Escort 1300 Sport Mk2 Escort RS2000

I’ve needed to move the RS2000 for a while but due to the ongoing decomposing of inner wings moving it on the coasters was out of the question with the use of some old pallets and one or two screws, hey presto a tailor made pallet!! just the size for …

The race is on! a big mile stone reached with the shell painted, in a change of color this time Blue! With the reg’s nearly out for the Mull Rally the countdown is getting louder……….. Next wiring loom!

The interior switches for the Mk2 Escort have a nasty habit of fading due to all of the sun we get in the UK!!!! So time for a quick refurb. Once they have faded and the plastic has lost its oil the only long term fix it for a respray. …

A bit wet this year but still a good turn out My favourite car of the day Mk1 was this RS1600 just finished, was owned by a one of the Silverstone course doctors and looks amazing! Another new car was the Mk2 Mexico in Signal Yellow, the owner says there …

Leek Auto Extravaganza found space for a few Fords

Along with seeing the latest progress on Ju’s Mk1 we were able to catch up with Paul’s Signal Mk2 Mexico

More progress On Ju’s Mexico, rolling and ready for engine box and final build up! Still not sure if it looks better with or without the stripes, need to make  decision soon! Hopefully the next few moths should see it all come together.

Is there anything worse than hours stuck in a shell seam welding…… Err yes prepping ready for paint!! The only good bit is deciding what colour! Decisions, Decisions. All the welding now complete, next job paint then on to the best bit of bolting bits back on!

This was my first visit to Catton Hall Classic Car show, Catton Hall in Derbyshire just below Burton upon Trent was a great setting and saw a really good turnout of all kinds of classics, including plenty of Fords!