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for show season. “We spent every minute of every hour
in the evenings on the car at this stage. I was away most
weekends with work – I’m a cameraman for Formula
One – so we were up until the early hours most nights.”
REAL RECOGNITION

We think you’ll agree, all those hours were worth it. The
result is one of the most-involved projects we’ve ever
featured. After doing the rounds all summer, Ashley and
ABOVE: DTA display
the Mk2 have gained praise and recognition extending
sits behind a one-piece
outside the classic Ford community.
carbon fibre dash panel

With show season over and a stash of trophies on
the shelf (including Best In Show at Ultimate Stance,
London Cartel and Players 13.0), Ashley’s been able to

take stock of the inished build. You won’t be surprised
to learn Ashley had already decided on the colour. “I to hear he’s already planning changes. “I can’t decide
wanted a modern take on the Harrier’s Strato Silver, whether to it a Mexico front spoiler or not,” he says.

so went to loads of dealerships looking at paint charts, “And I’d like to get the Harrier stripes painted on
eventually choosing BMW Moonstone.” Ashley and instead of the decals, though this would be a nightmare
friends spent a couple of months painstakingly prepping job for the bodyshop. And I really want to get some
bodywork for the inal prep and paint to be applied by miles on it – I’ve not been able to drive it much.”

Oakcroft’s Trevor. The result is mouthwatering. “Would I do it all again? Yes, I would – I’d like to do a
This was towards the end of 2018 and Ashley and Mk1 Escort next, and we’ve already got a car lined up.
Jon now had a frantic battle to build the car up in time Can I have a year off i rst, though?” ■

“ I wanted a modern

take on the Harrier’s
Strato Silver
”

The ride height is spot-on and took much trial an error. Ashley could have opted
for airbags to achieve this, but he’s stuck with coilovers and leaf springs

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