WELCOME TO THE JULY ISSUE!

For those of you that have been following the mag for any real length of time, or those (un) lucky enough to know me in person, you’ll know that the mighty Sapphire Cosworth is perhaps my favourite fast Ford of all time.

And I’m not alone! The subtle and practical four- door bodywork coupled to an engine with seemingly endless tuning potential, plus a choice of hooligan-spec rear-wheel drive, or ultra grippy 4x4 is an exhilarating mix that appeals to many a fast Ford fan. So to celebrate that fact we’ve dedicated this issue to the iconic working man’s supercar!

Inside you’ll find the issue is rammed full of Sapphire-based content, starting with the two cars from the cover belonging to Ramin Scobie and Danny West. Both have endured personal battles with mechanical reliability, but both have stuck with it and won the fight, now enjoying the thrills of a well-specced Saph on a regular basis!

To complement these we also have a complete guide on everything you’ll ever need to know about the Sapphire Cosworth, including the latest buying tips, owning advice, tuning know-how, and more! And we even show you the 66 ways the 2wd and 4x4 models differ! One feature not be missed, and relevant to anyone who owns a Cosworthpowered fast Ford, is our engine electrics guide. Showing what goes wrong, why, and more importantly, how to rectify your electricalbased issues! On top of all the Sapphire-based content we’ve also got some stonking feature cars this month too, including Cory Kattenhorn’s 280bhp Mk7 Fiesta ST, Grant Hurst’s awesome Fiesta RS Turbo, and Matt Sayer’s super-low Focus ST! Plus loads more! So if, like me, you love the Sapphire you’re in for a real treat this issue! If not, I bet you will find yourself wanting one by the time you finish reading the mag! Enjoy the mag!

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