I was the second owner of this Magnificent vehicle. I bought it through GAA in North Carolina. I installed the intermittent wipers and AM/FM Stereo along with the door speakers and grills. I also installed the clock. This car deserved these extra options in my opinion. When I bought it, it still had the original Firestone tires on it! Good luck new owner! Note the Mass inspection sticker.
Very nice Monarch. My first car was a four door silver Monarch with the same red vinyl interior. When the friend I sold it to got rid of it, it had 250,000 miles.
Such a beautiful example of an all original survivor! Great to see someone still appreciate these vehicles and not let it go to the crusher! Thanks for sharing and keep these golden oldies alive!
Super nice car! These cars are such underdogs, but super big sellers in their time period. I had a Granada, 2 door Sport edition, black with gold roof, what a looker it was a great car and never had any issues. I wish I had that car today, always a soft spot in my heart for those cars.
WOW! We had Fords in the 70s when I grew up. I still remember that new interior smell, unique to Fords. I knew it was a 302 the second that you fired it up! Thanks for sharing!!!
I graduated college in 1976. That same year my Dad bought a new ‘76 Monarch Ghia with the 302. He traded in our 1972 Ford Gran Torino sport for it. He drove it home and it had 50 miles on the odometer. It was a two door with medium blue body color with a dark top. I remember that car so well. I’d truly like to locate one.
Always liked the Monarchs had a 75 with the V8 when I was in the Navy deployed and left it with my uncle and loved the car so much I sold it to him. I liked the hood ornermant
I had a 1976 Monarch company car…it was a two door in black with a maroon interior and a black vinyl roof…it had a straight six and a column shift automatic…I loved that car.
Brings back Memories...My parents bought a used one in 1980-81 for a 2nd car with the v6, good car but man that thing had Carburetor Issues, it was a former Driver Ed car 4 dr 1979
Yes those carburetors can give you issues, fuel injection so much better. I had to have the carb rebuilt on this 16,000 miles Monarch recently. Main issue was a leaking power valve. She runs like new now. Thanks for the comment.
In 1977 I got a new F-100 ford had it about 3 weeks and it had a rattle in the rear suspension so I took it back to the dealer . When i got there I explained I needed something to get to work that's why I bought a new truck . After some discussion they came up with a new Grenada similar to this Monarch however it had the 351 CID V8 and for the time was quite peppy and I thought it drove pretty well , so I understand the affection for the Monarch .
Just like my neighbor's car back when I was a kid. He had the Ghia V-6 with automatic, bought it when he was retired lasted him from 1979 to year 2000 when he passed on. His grandson got it after that!
@@glx68 He liked the deluxe seats and had a great stereo, and the V-6 was just fine for driving around Winnipeg Canada. He wasn't a drag racer, just a retired accountant who kept busy gardening and loved going to drive-in movies...
Man nice car, been a ford man all my life. Bought a Monarch in seventy nine for the wife. It was a four door had a straight six 289. Paint was silver but the interior was same as yours.
Nice car. My Mom had a 1980 Ford Granada. I remember the smoothness of that car. Very similar to yours. Sadly my Mom got into a crash with the car and it was totaled. :(
Sorry that happened and hopefully she was ok. They do ride pretty smooth. Wife and I drove the Monarch out to eat today. Really enjoy taking it out. Thanks
I had 4 cars with the 5.0 V8 , a 1985 Crown Victoria , 1985 Grand Marquis , 1984 Town Car and 1977 Monarch ; the Monarch was the only one that was carbureted.
@japanwatchconnection The US auto industry was struggling with government emissions standards, mpg standards, safety standards, and OPEC price hikes. Yeah, that was the malaise era, but all things considered, they did a pretty damn good job.
Nice classic car is 10 yrs older than me. See you own an Escape and a Mercury Milan too! Love Ford's myself me and my Dad are Ford people. I bought his 2010 Ford Fusion Sport a gen 1 body like your Milan. Our car never sees winter and has only 23k rare breed for the gen 1 which many people didn't know existed has the High Output close to 300HP V6 and the 6 speed Aisin T-80 performance transmission. But this Monarch/ Granada I'm guessing it was like the older version of the Taurus and Fusion
Really not even in the same class as the Taurus. The Taurus was Ford's foray into front wheel drive, and was a completely new design for them(obviously highly successful as well). But this rear wheel drive car was an attempt to keep the luxury of the big cars but on a smaller platform. They were pretty great. I'm jealous of anyone who has one like this.
You really know your Fords and Mercurys to spot those in my garage and driveway. I really like our 2010 Milan Premier we got back in 2015 (only about 23000 miles then and almost 70000 now). One thing this MIlan is equipped with that I don't think was a common option is the big screen navigation, which ours has. It is a great unit, like it better than the 2017 Escape Titanium in the garage (have to keep it in there with the Monarch because my wife drives it.) Thanks Matt for your comments.
@@marktippitt5601 yeah the built in navigation is rare in those cars I believe it was an extra cost tech option back then. My 2010 Sport is just basic power equipped which is just fine by me. Has the SE features plus package for the SPORT. Yes love my Ford's. My Dad had a 2018 Escape before they leased a new 2021 Kia Sportage EX AWD only reason they got a better payment.
They sold well and weren't bad looking cars. I knew someone who had one at the time and he said it "was trying to be a piece of junk" not long after he got it. You certainly don't see them on the road nowadays.
Too bad back in the 70’s I was into Chevy and Oldsmobile cars. I beEN A Ford guy for the last 20 some years. I have modern day Fords but love the look of the old Fords. At present I have one of each Ford brand. A 2013 Ford Flex, a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis with the HPP option and a Lincoln MKT.
Ironically, the first car I ever test drove to buy was a 1967 Chevy II back in 1971. Did not buy it, but a few months later, purchased a 1967 Mercury Cougar. Been a Ford or Mercury buyer ever since. Thanks
@@marktippitt5601 My dad had a ‘64 Ford two hardtop which I used as a winter car instead of my ‘75 Chevy Monte Carlo. It was a good car but it was a very base model no ps,pb, just a Automatic with a 289. It was a decent car.
Real nice car there. Don't lose those original Trico wiper frames. They are hard to find now and you certainly don't want modern black universal fit blades on them.
@@marktippitt5601 Finding refills may be tricky. Trico may still make them. You'll have to look for vintage frames and refills that were designed for these side pin-style wiper mounts. You'll ruin the awesome original look with modern black frames. Enjoy this wonderful piece of automotive history!
@@AlexanderCrump Finally needed to replace the refills. Found some nos Trico ones on E-bay a few days ago. They were the TG16 Trico ones that fit both the latch type, like mine, and the button release style. Got them for less than $20.00 total. Fit the original Trico metal frames perfectly. Also came in the original Trico box. Glad to get them and be able to keep my original metal frames. Thanks
@@marktippitt5601 I remember going into Pep Boys in the '70s and '80s and the pin side mount frames and blades were mostly all they had. Usually came down to Anco, Trico, and Tridon as the big three. You could also get the Bosch hook-type wipers used on European cars at the time and those were still kinda rare.
Yes, that was Branson Mo where I picked up Bobo. I reside in northeast Arkansas though. So you have the last year of the Granada which you bought new. I love stories like yours of folks that bought their car new and still drive them years later. Thanks for the compliment on my Monarch.
@@marktippitt5601 I'm in Kansas, 3 hours from Branson, if you do Facebook we have a Granada, Monarch page I belong to, owners share cars like ours from all over the world
Lovely car. There is one on CL, a blue 79 4 door, 250 inline six and 3speed auto, for 5K allegedly with 20.5K. Looks nice, but I think it's been sitting awhile, and I've been bitten by the low miles thing before. Learned the hard way that 'low miles' is not neccessarily the same thing as 'good shape'.
You are right. My Monarch was only driven about 7400 miles until about 2012. So it had only been driven about 1000 from then till June 2018 when I took delivery. Have to admit. even with the very low miles, I have some issues. Recently had the fuel pump replaced (letting gas into the oil). And now, it seems to be surging at idle the last few weeks. Going to have the carburetor rebuilt soon (think the culprit is the power valve). So age can take it's toll on parts over the years, even with very few miles on them. Thanks for the compliment.
When I viewed this car on the sales video, I just had to have it (looked like new, and just 8427 miles). It is similar to the Fords and Mercurys I had back in those days. Plus, being a sporty two-door version of the Monarch, with the Magnum wheels, sport mirrors and console shift as well as the nice colors, I was convinced it would be mine. Thanks
Oh yes the Granada with possible leather seats and power windows and locks Just like that Cadillac cimarron a Chevy cavalier with leather seats leather wrap steering wheel and a Cadillac badge
This Monarch doesn't have all of the power options, which I don't really need on my "toy". Nice to have on my newer vehicles though. I am glad my Monarch has the sporty options and not all the equipment that was available at the time. Thanks
My parents had one of those. 200 cube straight 6 and a manual 3 on the tree with loooonnngggg rear end gears. Definitely wasn't going to win any races with that combo.
Grandad had one of those 200 cube big one barrel carburetor boy couldn't even get out of its own way straight automatic power steering no power brakes that thing was a tank trying to drive it. My friend had a 200 cube straight 6 manual 3 on the tree but it was the car that followed it the Fairmont another slug.. but it had a pop up sunroof
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. :-(
@@Schlipperschlopper wow who knew that with a simple colour change the Nazis could get back into power. They must have a really good pr team. At-least in the UK they are only banning new vehicles.
@@testaccount4191 Its not so easy, here in Europe any government does what China wants, and China dictates the end of use of all combustion cars worldwide. Its not about the environment....Chinas boss Darth Xi told most politicians that they wont do any business with underdeveloped countries that still allow CO2 emitting traffic, aircrafts, ships or combustion based industry after 2030...I am sure USA and UK also will be forced by China to 100% electric traffic because today no industrialized country can afford sanctions by China.... China just rules the world and wants to sell lithium and e cars...:-(
I really like your car. Very nice color combination. These old cars are so much more comfortable than newer cars.
I was the second owner of this Magnificent vehicle. I bought it through GAA in North Carolina. I installed the intermittent wipers and AM/FM Stereo along with the door speakers and grills. I also installed the clock. This car deserved these extra options in my opinion. When I bought it, it still had the original Firestone tires on it! Good luck new owner! Note the Mass inspection sticker.
Just now read this. Thanks so much for the info. Really love this Monarch.
As I said in a previous video, my family had a 75 brown 4 door. All of the sounds bring me back to 76 as well. Thank you.
Very nice Monarch. My first car was a four door silver Monarch with the same red vinyl interior. When the friend I sold it to got rid of it, it had 250,000 miles.
I love those cars. Congratulations Sr.
Geesszzz I would definitely love to own that car. Lots of chrome from the good days. ❤😊
Great car, my grandad's friend had a grand monarch 4 dr with an 351 in it. But I remember riding in that car and what a beautiful ride it was.
My dad had this same car beautiful car i miss it.
Very nice video and a beautiful Mercury!!!!!! I always loved Mercury! My dad had two.
Such a beautiful example of an all original survivor! Great to see someone still appreciate these vehicles and not let it go to the crusher! Thanks for sharing and keep these golden oldies alive!
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Super nice car! These cars are such underdogs, but super big sellers in their time period. I had a Granada, 2 door Sport edition, black with gold roof, what a looker it was a great car and never had any issues. I wish I had that car today, always a soft spot in my heart for those cars.
Thanks.
WOW! We had Fords in the 70s when I grew up. I still remember that new interior smell, unique to Fords. I knew it was a 302 the second that you fired it up! Thanks for sharing!!!
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I graduated college in 1976. That same year my Dad bought a new ‘76 Monarch Ghia with the 302. He traded in our 1972 Ford Gran Torino sport for it. He drove it home and it had 50 miles on the odometer. It was a two door with medium blue body color with a dark top.
I remember that car so well. I’d truly like to locate one.
I love time capsules from my childhood. I appreciate any old car that is original. It doesn’t have to be a ‘69 Daytona or Shelby to be cool.
Thanks. I prefer the original ones myself with the restored originals right behind.
I love the 78 Thunderbird. My mom had one, and that was our first brand new car.
Thanks for taking me along for the ride. I enjoyed the stories. Fellow Merc man here.
Thanks so much, Todd.
Always liked the Monarchs had a 75 with the V8 when I was in the Navy deployed and left it with my uncle and loved the car so much I sold it to him. I liked the hood ornermant
Very nice car love it. Thanks for saving another great American example of beauty.
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This Mercury reminds me of when I had one like it in 1986 in Torrance, California.
I had a 1976 Monarch company car…it was a two door in black with a maroon interior and a black vinyl roof…it had a straight six and a column shift automatic…I loved that car.
Brings back Memories...My parents bought a used one in 1980-81 for a 2nd car with the v6, good car but man that thing had Carburetor Issues, it was a former Driver Ed car 4 dr 1979
Yes those carburetors can give you issues, fuel injection so much better. I had to have the carb rebuilt on this 16,000 miles Monarch recently. Main issue was a leaking power valve. She runs like new now. Thanks for the comment.
In 1977 I got a new F-100 ford had it about 3 weeks and it had a rattle in the rear suspension so I took it back to the dealer . When i got there I explained I needed something to get to work that's why I bought a new truck . After some discussion they came up with a new Grenada similar to this Monarch however it had the 351 CID V8 and for the time was quite peppy and I thought it drove pretty well , so I understand the affection for the Monarch .
I kind of wish my Monarch had a 351, which was an option in 76. I have owned all three of Ford's 351 in the past (Cleveland, Windsor and Modified).
Good looking car. Thanks for the video.
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Very Nice. I'm glad i saw it. Just like tv shows 😊
Man, this car is whistle-clean!
Thanks. It is that and I glad I found it.
Just like my neighbor's car back when I was a kid. He had the Ghia V-6 with automatic, bought it when he was retired lasted him from 1979 to year 2000 when he passed on. His grandson got it after that!
Yes that was a great car. But it was an Inline-six 4.1!
@@glx68 He liked the deluxe seats and had a great stereo, and the V-6 was just fine for driving around Winnipeg Canada. He wasn't a drag racer, just a retired accountant who kept busy gardening and loved going to drive-in movies...
Clean clean clean! Very nice ride! I enjoyed the video!
Thanks so much. Video was a little corny, at times, but fun to do. Thanks again.
Beautiful car!
Man nice car, been a ford man all my life. Bought a Monarch in seventy nine for the wife. It was a four door had a straight six 289. Paint was silver but the interior was same as yours.
Thanks for the compliment
I always see such nice survivors from Mass (windshield decal)
Nice car. My Mom had a 1980 Ford Granada. I remember the smoothness of that car. Very similar to yours. Sadly my Mom got into a crash with the car and it was totaled. :(
Sorry that happened and hopefully she was ok. They do ride pretty smooth. Wife and I drove the Monarch out to eat today. Really enjoy taking it out. Thanks
@@marktippitt5601 The accident was in 1991. Mom survived and lived for many years after. So glad you are enjoying such a classic car.
I had 4 cars with the 5.0 V8 , a 1985 Crown Victoria , 1985 Grand Marquis , 1984 Town Car and 1977 Monarch ; the Monarch was the only one that was carbureted.
True. Had to have my carb rebuilt recently (bad power valve). Sure made a difference. She runs like new now. Thanks
I seriously need to find me a survivor Monarch/Granada. With a Bobo too. Great video
Thanks. I think Bobo likes the car as much as I do.
I got one in UK - looking to pass onto good home
Yeah it's a dressed up Ford Granada, but yes these were great cars! Great American cars! The 302 was one of the best engines ever built!
@japanwatchconnection Yeah, you must buy Japanese crap.
@japanwatchconnection The US auto industry was struggling with government emissions standards, mpg standards, safety standards, and OPEC price hikes. Yeah, that was the malaise era, but all things considered, they did a pretty damn good job.
My Grandfather had a 1978 Ford Granada, 3.3 liter four door with the same colors .
THESE VEHICLES MAY BE THE ONLY CARS DRIVABLE SOON... I bet one thing, they are probably way more comfortable than anything else out there.
They really are. This Monarch is so smooth and easy to drive. Seats are very comfortable. Thanks
I had a 1977 Mercury Monarch 302, was a nice ride...also is the floor shifter factory?
Nice car mark
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Nice classic car is 10 yrs older than me. See you own an Escape and a Mercury Milan too! Love Ford's myself me and my Dad are Ford people. I bought his 2010 Ford Fusion Sport a gen 1 body like your Milan. Our car never sees winter and has only 23k rare breed for the gen 1 which many people didn't know existed has the High Output close to 300HP V6 and the 6 speed Aisin T-80 performance transmission. But this Monarch/ Granada I'm guessing it was like the older version of the Taurus and Fusion
Really not even in the same class as the Taurus. The Taurus was Ford's foray into front wheel drive, and was a completely new design for them(obviously highly successful as well). But this rear wheel drive car was an attempt to keep the luxury of the big cars but on a smaller platform. They were pretty great. I'm jealous of anyone who has one like this.
You really know your Fords and Mercurys to spot those in my garage and driveway. I really like our 2010 Milan Premier we got back in 2015 (only about 23000 miles then and almost 70000 now). One thing this MIlan is equipped with that I don't think was a common option is the big screen navigation, which ours has. It is a great unit, like it better than the 2017 Escape Titanium in the garage (have to keep it in there with the Monarch because my wife drives it.) Thanks Matt for your comments.
@@marktippitt5601 yeah the built in navigation is rare in those cars I believe it was an extra cost tech option back then. My 2010 Sport is just basic power equipped which is just fine by me. Has the SE features plus package for the SPORT. Yes love my Ford's. My Dad had a 2018 Escape before they leased a new 2021 Kia Sportage EX AWD only reason they got a better payment.
My neighbor had a Granada 4 speed with dual exhaust. It sounded great. I guess it was a 302.
1970 Montego was bad ass looking car
Some memories. This is the car I learned how to drive.
They sold well and weren't bad looking cars. I knew someone who had one at the time and he said it "was trying to be a piece of junk" not long after he got it. You certainly don't see them on the road nowadays.
Too bad back in the 70’s I was into Chevy and Oldsmobile cars. I beEN A Ford guy for the last 20 some years. I have modern day Fords but love the look of the old Fords. At present I have one of each Ford brand. A 2013 Ford Flex, a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis with the HPP option and a Lincoln MKT.
Ironically, the first car I ever test drove to buy was a 1967 Chevy II back in 1971. Did not buy it, but a few months later, purchased a 1967 Mercury Cougar. Been a Ford or Mercury buyer ever since. Thanks
@@marktippitt5601 My dad had a ‘64 Ford two hardtop which I used as a winter car instead of my ‘75 Chevy Monte Carlo. It was a good car but it was a very base model no ps,pb, just a Automatic with a 289. It was a decent car.
Real nice car there. Don't lose those original Trico wiper frames. They are hard to find now and you certainly don't want modern black universal fit blades on them.
I have always thought those were probably the originals. Only needed them a couple of times since I got it. Trying not to get out in the rain. Thanks
@@marktippitt5601 Finding refills may be tricky. Trico may still make them. You'll have to look for vintage frames and refills that were designed for these side pin-style wiper mounts. You'll ruin the awesome original look with modern black frames.
Enjoy this wonderful piece of automotive history!
@@AlexanderCrump Finally needed to replace the refills. Found some nos Trico ones on E-bay a few days ago. They were the TG16 Trico ones that fit both the latch type, like mine, and the button release style. Got them for less than $20.00 total. Fit the original Trico metal frames perfectly. Also came in the original Trico box. Glad to get them and be able to keep my original metal frames. Thanks
@@marktippitt5601 I remember going into Pep Boys in the '70s and '80s and the pin side mount frames and blades were mostly all they had. Usually came down to Anco, Trico, and Tridon as the big three. You could also get the Bosch hook-type wipers used on European cars at the time and those were still kinda rare.
Beautiful ride👍, I have a 1982 Granada 2 door that I've own since new, you mentioned Branson would that be Missouri ?
Yes, that was Branson Mo where I picked up Bobo. I reside in northeast Arkansas though. So you have the last year of the Granada which you bought new. I love stories like yours of folks that bought their car new and still drive them years later. Thanks for the compliment on my Monarch.
@@marktippitt5601 I'm in Kansas, 3 hours from Branson, if you do Facebook we have a Granada, Monarch page I belong to, owners share cars like ours from all over the world
@@nickfortunato2938 Thanks for the info.
These were actually built on the same chassis as the Cougar and Mustang
That's correct. Sure does ride smooth. Love the car. Thanks
I have same one but black with 250 in it and 17000 miles
Sounds good. Another survivor. Would like to see it here on TH-cam.
Lovely car. There is one on CL, a blue 79 4 door, 250 inline six and 3speed auto, for 5K allegedly with 20.5K. Looks nice, but I think it's been sitting awhile, and I've been bitten by the low miles thing before. Learned the hard way that 'low miles' is not neccessarily the same thing as 'good shape'.
You are right. My Monarch was only driven about 7400 miles until about 2012. So it had only been driven about 1000 from then till June 2018 when I took delivery. Have to admit. even with the very low miles, I have some issues. Recently had the fuel pump replaced (letting gas into the oil). And now, it seems to be surging at idle the last few weeks. Going to have the carburetor rebuilt soon (think the culprit is the power valve). So age can take it's toll on parts over the years, even with very few miles on them. Thanks for the compliment.
@@marktippitt5601 Well, I made my offer and was told to 'duck off', so that's that. I hope you have many years of enjoyment with yours. :D
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are you a fan of these cars or just got a good price on it ,nice vid !!!
When I viewed this car on the sales video, I just had to have it (looked like new, and just 8427 miles). It is similar to the Fords and Mercurys I had back in those days. Plus, being a sporty two-door version of the Monarch, with the Magnum wheels, sport mirrors and console shift as well as the nice colors, I was convinced it would be mine. Thanks
Oh yes the Granada with possible leather seats and power windows and locks
Just like that Cadillac cimarron a Chevy cavalier with leather seats leather wrap steering wheel and a Cadillac badge
This Monarch doesn't have all of the power options, which I don't really need on my "toy". Nice to have on my newer vehicles though. I am glad my Monarch has the sporty options and not all the equipment that was available at the time. Thanks
@@marktippitt5601 interesting I thought that was a Mercury standard
My parents had one of those. 200 cube straight 6 and a manual 3 on the tree with loooonnngggg rear end gears. Definitely wasn't going to win any races with that combo.
Grandad had one of those 200 cube big one barrel carburetor boy couldn't even get out of its own way straight automatic power steering no power brakes that thing was a tank trying to drive it.
My friend had a 200 cube straight 6 manual 3 on the tree but it was the car that followed it the Fairmont another slug.. but it had a pop up sunroof
Can you send me that car
Nothing screams luxury more than acres of fake wood and hand-crank windows.
They had to make room for that, huge ash tray! 😕😐🚬
Guess so. Never been used, you can tell. Lighter stills works, even though the clock doesn't.
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned
from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the
Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by
reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated
central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down
all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From
2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as
exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox
oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no
investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even
created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. :-(
they are banning the sale of new cars not existing ones?
@@testaccount4191 they say they will bann anything on wheels with an exhaust from 2030 on....
@@Schlipperschlopper wow who knew that with a simple colour change the Nazis could get back into power. They must have a really good pr team. At-least in the UK they are only banning new vehicles.
@@testaccount4191 Its not so easy, here in Europe any government does what China wants, and China dictates the end of use of all combustion cars worldwide. Its not about the environment....Chinas boss Darth Xi told most politicians that they wont do any business with underdeveloped countries that still allow CO2 emitting traffic, aircrafts, ships or combustion based industry after 2030...I am sure USA and UK also will be forced by China to 100% electric traffic because today no industrialized country can afford sanctions by China.... China just rules the world and wants to sell lithium and e cars...:-(