With each consecutive year that passes and each corresponding Ford Fair, change is noticeably in effect. Trends emerge and fade, colour palettes surface and receed and certain models gravitate popularity. A few years ago I wrote how the Mk6 seemed to be the most frequent exhibitionist at the show. It’s only taken that short amount of time for the Mk7 to eclipse it, no doubt due to the gradual aging reducing prices and the snowball effect of the car’s popularity leading to the availability of more parts and accessories, which in turn makes it an attractive option. The envelope seems to be pushing a little, but we’ve yet to see anything comparible to the insane Mk3 creations that have appeared over the years.

Elsewhere the huge resurgence of the Mk3 that bestowed last year’s show didn’t seem to rematerialise this year. Still, you can head over to last year’s gallery if you want to catch those.