Back in the 90’s my old boss Ken had a gold Granada Ghia X. He used to leave it for me to use when he went on holiday so I could run errands at work if required. I felt like I’d won the lottery parking it on my drive for a few weeks. Fond memories of a great workplace and a good boss. Cheers Ken 👍
Thanks for the comment David, I am so glad the video has acted as a reminder of what sounds to have been a cracking motoring memory! Thank you for taking the time to watch, much appreciated.
I used my Dad's MK3 1989 Ford Granada 2.9i Ghia Automatic in Gold for a whole year back in 2004 to commute 70 miles round trip a day along the main A55 Expressway from Abergele to Caernarfon. The car drove and performed beautifully. The first car I ever drove was my Dad's MK1 1974 Ford Granada 3.0 Ghia Coupe Automatic in White with a Black Vinyl Roof around Asda Car Park in Llandudno when I was 15 years old. A few years later I also used my Dad's MK2 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia Automatic in Red for 6 months. My Dad is a huge Ford Granada and Jaguar XJ6 man. He owned many Granada's including a MK2 Sapphire. My neighbour also let me drive his 1996 Ford Scorpio 2.3 Ghia a few years ago. So I have driven all four generations of the Granada/Scorpio which is a very underrated car and I think has now actually come of age looks wise. My favourite Granada is the MK2. But all of them are gorgeous cars to drive and have great presence on the road.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Granada history which is fantastic. Must have been great to experience all of those lovely old cars... they really were a class car back in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Thanks for taking the time to watching my video; I hope you enjoyed it.
I keep randomly coming across your videos. You seem to be getting the cars from my childhood. The Granada you have is a 1990 MY facelift version that combined the new saloon with the hatch and they got a new matching front grill that included the Ford badge unlike the 85-89 cars. I remember with the radios if you look the top cover off and lightly scratched the large micro chip it would turn the radio on without the need for the code. Along with various Sierra’s my dad also had a decent mix of Granada’s as taxis. They varied from LX to Ghia X and also had several Granada Scorpio’s from pre facelift J plate to facelift L plates. Some of the Scorpio’s had electric reclining rear seats and Ford telephones. For a short time he also had a ex police 24v K plate Scorpio but due to the cost of fuel etc at the time it was swapped back for a twin cam auto. The only other car you need to get to complete my childhood cars is a white Mk5 Cortina Ghia 😂
Thanks for the comment Chris, it is great to know my cars featured in my videos are bringing back some memories. It sounds to me you and your Dad have enjoyed a great car history. 👍 Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. I hope watching the video brought back some fond memories of learning to drive... well done on driving one with no power steering! 💪 Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. I can completely appreciate your love for the old Granada and all modern-classic Fords; I hope you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching from Jamaica. 👍
Another lovely, classic Ford. Great to see this survivor. I had the same engine in my Sapphire. The auto box definitely stifles it. The 5 speed manual was so much fun. Great, usable low down torque. I replaced it with a Mondeo 2.0 Si a few years later and, although it had more power, it wasn't anywhere near as much fun. I gave the Sapphire to my brother-in-law. Driving back from football practice one night, I thought I was travelling rather swiftly shall we say...until he flew past me in my old Sapphy! :) A great car, sadly missed.
Thanks for the comment, and it is good to know you enjoyed the feature about this old Granada (which I could not turn down!). I had the Sierra hatchback auto, which was indeed stifled by the auto gearbox. Both your Sapphire and Mondeo will have been great cars to have own 👍. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment Morv, I am chuffed with the old Granada. Appreciate you getting in touch and good to meet you... and congratulations on your new arrival! Would really appreciate you letting me know when the Granada is on TV as I'd love to see it. Thanks for watching the video.
Thanks for the comment. I could not agree more, the Granada is just a lovely old thing and I could not say no! Appreciate the feedback on the video, thanks for the support and thanks for watching.
Thoroughly enjoyed that video, In 1997 I used to have a 1990 Ford Granada Scorpio with the same engine and I absolutely loved that car and wish I still had it!!! It was a great luxury cruiser and you really felt special in those big leather seats with all the toys and gadgets. Love the channel and your enthusiasm and really friendly attitude.
Thank you some much for the kind feedback about the Channel, I really appreciate it and for taking the time to comment. Nice to have a Scorpio in your car history, there is just something about the design and road presence of the Mk3 Granada - I have really enjoyed my time with this Ghia X and should it find a new owner, well I will certainly miss it! Thanks for watching, I hope to hear from you again on future videos. 👍
Well done Andy a great video and review as ever and what a survivor such a lovely car and so glad it has you as it’s owner and custodian so many have been used and enjoyed or abused as the case may be! A friends dad swapped his mk2 2.8i ghia x executive all black for a brand new Scorpio one of the first made also all black and wondered what he had done it looked like a bigger sierra but over time and rides in that one I appreciated them more what a car! Look forward to seeing more videos of it!
Thanks for the comment Daniel, I really appreciate your kind feedback on the video and the Granada. Also, it is always great to hear the video has reminded people of stories and memories they have of the cars featured. A Mk2 2.8i Ghia X would be an amazing car to own, both back in the day and today! Thanks for watching and support.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your memories of the Granada (and Orion). They certainly do not make cars like these any more! Thanks for watching.
I love Granadas, from the MK1 to the MK3, especially the MK2 2.8i Ghia X and the MK3 Scorpio Cosworth. It's just a shame it was never available with a manual 'box. The Consul GT from the Sweeney was pretty cool too. Many years ago I had the chance to buy a 3.0 MK1 Coupé for £50!! My neighbour at the time bought it to restore, but never got around to it. Then he decided he wanted a Dolomite Sprint', so needed the space. Then for some unfathomable reason he just went ahead and scrapped the Granada on the day I was going to go and buy it, once I'd finished work. I was so pissed off, not to mention disappointed. Apparently he didn't get the message that I wanted it. They were hard enough to find back then. I can't imagine how rare they must be now.
Thanks for the comment, it is great to hear from fans of the Granada and the Mk2 2.8i is one of my favourites too... a brilliant car which looks properly special. Gutted about the Mk1 Coupe, but we all miss out on good car deals from time to time (still annoying though!). Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video and like the Granada. Same as you, I loved seeing these on the road as a teenager. Thanks for watching.
When I was a child (I was born in 1993) my dad used to have a 1990 Scorpio GL (seems to be same trim level as Ghia X in the UK) just like this from new, with the same engine, gearbox, colour combo and all, albeit with less optional extras. It was our family’s car until 2002, when dad upgraded into an S80 Volvo. It was an absolutely lovely car. I’ve had a couple Scorpios over the years, but on both occasions they have been too far gone to have any sense in repairing/restoring them to a standard that would please me. As you said, they are not very valuable, so the most sensible thing would be to find a good one to start with, but rare they sure are. Even though I’m constantly searching the whole europe for a dark blue GL (or a Ghia) sedan like this (obviously in LHD), and have been basically for quite a while (more or less actively over 10 years), they just don’t seem to exist anymore. Once or twice I’ve seen one for sale in Germany, but then I’ve been in a situation that I haven’t have the money or the time to go and buy one. I was glad to see this video, all the sounds feel so nostalgic and familiar.
Thanks for the comment, I am glad my video brought back some fond memories. Your Dad's Scorpio must have left a real impression on you in the same my my Dad's Sierra and Rover 800 really caught my eye. Thanks for watching, I hope you stay tuned. Good luck finding a Granada / Scorpio in the future.
An extremely rare car now - even more so as saloon which only arrived in 1990 - and barely lasted 12 months in this spec before the whole range had the full facelift for the 1992 model year. A lovely survivor car that certainly deserves some extra tlc 👍👍
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you feel the same way about this old Granada. I actually took it along to a local car meet yesterday and it was really well received, despite there being two other Granadas there. As you say, in saloon and Ghia X spec it makes it a very rare car and a lovely old thing to drive around in. Thanks for watching the video, I hope you stay tuned for the other Ford content on the Channel.
My boss back in the day had a Granada 2.9i Scorpio 5 Door Hatch in Noveau met red.He let me use one for a weekend in Scotland.I let him use my 87 Fiesta XR2. He was 6ft 4in & 18 stone!
Thanks for the comment Trev and for sharing your history with a Granada (and an XR2). The 2.9i Scorpio is a fantastic car and perfect for a weekend drive to Scotland. Hope you got your XR2 back okay or did your boss thrash it? Thanks for watching.
Brilliant these cars don’t get anywhere near enough attention! I grew up with Granada’s, my Dad had 4 mk2’s including one of the last 1985 stunning 2.8i Ghia X in 2 tone Nimbus Grey over Strato silver with red pin stripe & TRX wheels 😍 Passing my test at 17 in 1992 dad had his first company car, a 1991 Hreg mk3 2.9i 12v Scorpio saloon again in 2tone Navy blue over strato silver at the time which was insured for any family member to drive & it came with a company fuel card 😃 Needless to say my first first 6 months of driving was fun until I got my own car. If I had the room & no family commitments I’d buy this from you in a heartbeat & funnily enough dad’s had exactly the same stereo as your car but also had a 6 disc changer in the boot 🤷♂️ Great memories & thanks for doing the video!
Thanks for the comment. Wow, your Dad has a great car history and the 2.8i Ghia X must have been an incredible car to own at the time, as would the 2.9i Scorpio (nice first car to drive!). Thanks for taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it.
@@cornishcarcollectors Dad only ever sold one of his mk2’s a 1978 T 2.3GL. The Ghia X had a sad ending unfortunately when just as it was supposed to be passed to me my ex brother in law wrote it off in an accident in 1995! Heart breaking for me & dad 😩🥲 I definitely would still have it today if it wasn’t for that. A Breg 2.8 Ghia was stolen after 8 months (resulting in insurance supplying the Ghia X) & his 1981 preface lift 2.3GL was passed on to my grandfather who drove it all the way until 1998 when he stopped driving but ultimately it was found to be to far gone with tin worm & sadly scrapped.
Thanks for the comment and good to know the video stirred up a bit of nostalgia! Visiting the Ford dealer back in the 80s and 90s was brilliant, much better than today, so having worked there you must have some nice memories! Thanks for watching.
Great cars,my dad had a pre production 20i ghia on a b plate in the may of 85,mths before they were released in the August.each dealer just had a couple of different spec cars.he had it for 3 years,swapped for a cosworth and then he swapped the cosworth for one of the first granada scorpio saloons on the road in early 1990 on a g plate with optional cd player,black leather,mats and mudflaps and then a mth later it went back for the full rs bodykit.it was mercury grey and looked the dogs bollocks.it had the 20 twin cam and manual gearbox.i used to love driving it if my sierra was off the road.many happy memorys of driving me dad around in it.
Thanks for sharing your history with the Granada / Scorpio Ivan. You Dad has a great car history pre-production Granada Ghia to Sierra Cosworth to Scorpio... wow! As ever, thanks for watching.
That was just his fords lol.before fords it was triumph 2000s.2 of them.after cortina crusader and mk1 orion,granada ,cosworth and scorpio it was jags he had.2 xj40s,1 x300,1 x308 and a early t reg rover 75 inbetween,best forget about that one tho,a nitemare on wheels.when he passed on i got all the cars he had.its where i got the car bug from.i have myself had sierras, scorpios,a ford zodiac mk 3 i had for over 20 years.shouldnt have sold that.i still have me dads 1968 jaguar s type.had it since 86.one of the family.i have had over 20 different jags over the years.a 420g,,2 series 3s,one was a v12,many xj40s,xf,2 x350s of which i have a superv8 as my daily at the moment.i allso have a silver spirit.yep,my car addiction has cost me dearly over the years.really enjoy your channels ford content.
Another great video; lovely to see this big old barge and really informative historical information too. You have a really nice presenting manner by the way; a very likeable and down to earth TH-camr! Honestly, so much better than many others I've seen who have a zillion subscribers! Keep up the great work and I look forward to your next videos 👍 Hope you get to do some more Rover content too, particularly any of those with the Honda connection/engines (which I think were the company's high point)... R8 216/416, 827, that sort of thing! Also, I remember Dad brought a few company cars home back in the day. I recall once a Sierra 2.0 GLSi which his boss had at that time, and he took me out in it to a meeting he was going to. It had the then new 2.0 twin cam that this Granada has. Remember it being reasonably "lusty". Not particularly refined though. I used to read all the mags back in the day, What Car? with all their group tests etc and all these cars were commonplace and familiar back then! I would have been about 11 or 12 years old at the time I expect.
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback about the videos / Channel, it is much appreciated. Also, it is great to know you like the old Granada... I simply could not turn it down! I promise to feature some more Rover content during the Spring / Summer (they are all parked up at the moment, out of the way of the poor weather). I am glad the video brought back some memories; like you, those formative childhood years are where I really got the car bug! Thanks for watching and look forward to hearing from you again on future videos.
@@cornishcarcollectors thank you for replying, and I will look forward to your new content. I've also got some of your past videos yet to watch so I'll make my way through those too - It was your Rover 800 Vittesse video that brought me here to begin with and that was a great watch. (Oh another childhood memory, my parents friend had one and brought it round and I remember thinking it was a lovely bit of kit, ooh those Recaros... but he was not happy at the time because I think it went through two gearboxes!). Honestly, the praise for your channel is really deserved and you'll soon have a heck of a lot more subscribers I would say!
I love the Rover 800 Vitesse @@jammy_rex3038 It'll be coming out this year to attend Pride Of Longbridge in April. I will feature driving up and showing the car, as I first saw my 800 Vitesse at POL a few years back when it needed some work... little did I know then that I would own (and restore) it! Thanks for the support.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. The passenger side front wing and passenger rear wheel arch have been painted in the past and could do with redoing really - doors are correct. Thanks for watching.
By coincidence I watched this car on the previous owners youtube channel a couple of weeks ago. I wondered what had become of it & I’m glad it’s going to a good home.
Thanks for the comment. When Morv contacted me about the Granada I simply could not turn it down, so it is with me for the time-being and likely foreseeable future. I would let it go to an enthusiast though, someone who'll use and improve it, as it will sit behind a few of my current cars in the queue for restoration with me. In no rush though as it looks great parked in the barn and I enjoy giving it the occasional run out. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. I know Morv had attempted to sell the Granada for a while with no real luck, at which point he contacted me and well... I could not turn it down! Thanks for watching and continued support.
i knew a bookie in torquay he travelled all over the country to various race courses and he only ever bought 2.9i granadas loved em! bought a frog eye model to replace his very high mileage one and it nearly killed him in the middle of a motorway when the wiring loom burnt out! turned him off fords, he went to a merc!
Thanks for the comment Terry. I am glad the video of the Granada reminded you of some nice memories. The 2.9i Granadas were brilliant. Thanks for watching.
old fords are amazing ive got a mk2 focus st with low miles in immaculate condition ive got it in storage because one day they will be hard to find a nice one !! just like the granada is not you cant fine nice ones anymore!! i love all your videos specially the ford ones 👍🏻 keep up the good work take care 👌🏻
Thanks for the comment and for supporting my Channel, I really appreciate it. Keep hold of that Focus ST... as you'll know if you have seen my video, I love them and properly rate them as a classic fast Ford for the future. Glad you like the Granada and thanks for taking the time to watch.
@@cornishcarcollectors your welcome 🙏🏻 you're videos are very in depth and enjoyable to watch your colorado red st is beautiful i looked everywhere for one couldn't find a nice one so went for a panther black one in the end great cars to drive and own wont be long before they start to get hard to find and then the value will surely go up like all the fast ford before it 👍🏻
The MK2 was known as the err MK2, 78 was only used internally by Ford. Fresh Cologne engines? The Cologne was actually older than the Essex engine. Cologne engines were used due to the MK2 being manufactured in Germany. The 2.5 Essex V6 was discontinued when the Consul stopped being produced in late 75. The facelift MK2 was known internally as the Gloria and was marketed as the Granada 82.
@@cornishcarcollectors No problem and thank you for the video. My father worked for Fords for over 30 years and I was lucky enough to be driven in numerous products from MK2 Cortinas to MK3 Granada / Scorpio and when I was old enough, drive some as well.
Great purchase, this certainly needs some tlc and I'm sure you will have it looking good for the show season. I always liked the Granada mk3 but I prefer the mk2.
Thanks for the comment. Not sure how far I'll go with this one... I just know I could not turn it down when it was offered to me (it's a medical condition!). As you say, it needs a bit of tidying up and a small number of jobs doing, but as a survivor it really is solid and mechanically good. Thanks so much for watching and continued support.
Thanks for the comment Andrew. Lots of Granada limos and hearses were made and very few survive... I bet it is nice to see the one in your neighbour's garden albeit probably be a big project to return it to the road. Thanks for watching.
TNE38R GMP Ford Granada in your pictures used by Motorway Supervision and pictured outside The Motorway post at Birch Services on the M62 at Heywood back in the day, 👍 I drove it’s sister car TNE27R which was attached to Salford Traffic Unit back in the day, 3.0s IIRC . Pleasure to drive it great cars in their time.
Thanks for the comment Gary and thanks for sharing your history with Granadas in Police service. Great cars in their day and, as you have said, they must have been in a different league to drive. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
I remember as a middle manger, we all aspired to the big executive company car. A colleague had a Scorpio on 2 day test as it fitted in the band. Yes, yes......er nooooo
Thanks for the comment. Ford were very clever with their model / badge hierarchy, encouraging all of us to want the higher spec, in particular the big exec car! I imagine your colleague thought there were the 'bee's knees' with a new Granada for a couple of days! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. The Pinto was a great engine and whilst the DOHC was an upgrade in efficiency and performance, the Pinto was more durable (if serviced regularly). Thanks for watching.
Not as sad as I am Timothy, I'd have loved a Granada Cosworth! Nice car to have in your car history, I am certain you'll have some fond memories of your car. I appreciate the comment and you taking the time to watch my video.
you will find the cruise control wont work either as it is linked to the speedo when my speedo failed on my mk3 2.0 hatchback scorpio as soon as i replaced the speedo drive mt cruise control stsrted to work again
My grandad has the 2.0 GLX granada K137CBH head gasket went at 5K it was very underpowered and then the Timing chain let go at 70k. Still a nice car tho
Thanks for the comment Steve. As you say, the facelift Mk3 Granada was a nice car but your Grandad had some poor luck with his - what a shame. Thanks for watching.
Would be very interested if you do decide to get rid of the Granada. I've owned 3 in the past (2 were 2.8 Ghias and 1 was a 2.0 GL) and yours looks like a very nice example. I currently have a 1990 (H reg) Fiesta 1.4 Ghia with 40,000 miles and 2 lady owners from new tucked away in my garage and it would be nice to own 2 similarly aged, equivalent mileage Fords from each end of the price spectrum. I'm only in Plymouth and was born and bred in Saltash so I'm sure visiting rights could be arranged. The CD player would also be of far greater value in your Sierra assuming you can get it repaired.
Thanks for the comment, good to hear from someone just across the water and your Fiesta sounds great. The Granada is a cracking survivor, but does need a bit of tidying as can be seen from the video. If you are genuinely interested then let me know, maybe get in touch via Instagram or Facebook and we’ll set something up. I’d like the Granada to go to someone who’ll use and improve it. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Thanks for the reply, I am genuinely interested. If you could let me know how to contact you via Facebook then I'll be in touch over the weekend. I work graveyard shifts so have a very strange sleeping pattern but I'm sure we could make a deal work despite my nocturnal routine
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. I owned and enjoyed the Granada for several months and then a subscriber of my Channel contacted me. He really liked the Granada, we agreed a deal and the car is now in Ireland where I get regular updates on its restoration. Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate it.
Hey there just saw your channel and loving the Granada do you know of any other ghia x saloons for sale and what do they usually go for and do you still have the one in the video and if you were to sell it what would you take for it?
Thanks for the comment and for the sub, I appreciate it. I was contacted by a subscriber of the Channel from Ireland who bought the Granada and sends me regular updates on the progress he is making... he is doing a great job with it. As for values, outside of the Cosworth models, prices can vary quite considerably from £2K up to £6K (and more) but whether cars are selling at the higher end is unknown. I tend to go for the right car and work with the seller to get to the right price... enthusiasts such as yourself know what you are willing to pay and private sellers are usually keen to know their car is going to a good home. Thanks for watching and I hope you stay tuned to my other Ford content now that the Granada has moved on.
Thanks for the comment Rob and sorry to read you had to sell your Mk1 XR4x4 - I had one once and loved it. The Granada is a great survivor and I really am happy to let it go to someone who’ll enjoy and drive it. Drop me a message on Instagram, Facebook or here if you are interested and we’ll see what we can do. Thanks for watching the video.
Thanks for the comment. I did indeed like the stereo in the car and fancied it for my Sierra Sapphire; however, it felt criminal to remove it from the Granada which has now gone (along with the stereo) to a new home with another enthusiast. Thanks for taking the time to watch, I appreciate it.
@@cornishcarcollectors sounds like a good plan. I'm enjoying your videos as they help me scratch the Ford itch (keep looking at adverts and saw an XR4i the other day). Then I saw your car show video and saw you have MGs too! Good taste in cars.
Thanks for watching my videos @@matthewsemple, I appreciate it. I enjoy sharing my cars and am just glad people enjoy watching. Look forward to hearing from you in the future... stay tuned.
Thanks for the comment. The “X” is another trim level above the “Ghia”, and in later Ford models usually indicated the car was Ghia trim with the addition of leather. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the video.
I bet the Wheel Wobble is due to slightly warped front Brake Discs. This was a extremely common thing on Granada's of this era. Basically they used the brakes from the 1.8 & 2.0L Sierra. & yes, the Granada is a bit heavier, so the discs would need replacing more often than most other cars. I'm not saying they wore out really fast, but they lasted about 20-25% less than most did. It was possible to upgrade the brakes of course by putting the brakes from a 2.8i on them.
Thanks for the comment Rob and kind words about the video, much appreciated. I believe the rear electric recliners were specific to the Scorpio... a nice option for an 80s/90s car! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment Sean and glad you like the Granada. I’m not entirely sure what to do with it at the moment, but I know of an enthusiast comes along who is keen to use and improve the car then they can have it. It owes me around £1,500. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment; my car is a Granada Ghia X with the top of the range car in this Mk3 shape being called a Granada Scorpio (this Mark were called "Scorpio" outside of the UK). Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for the comment. This old Granada does need a bit of work and is not quite as special as the big engined Scorpios, but I simply could not say 'no' when offered it. Thanks for taking the time to watch, it is much appreciated.
Thanks for the comment Charlie, it is great to know you like the old Granada it is a fantastic survivor! Buying it, getting it home and doing a bit of work on it... it probably owes me £1,500. Not really sure what to do with it, but if there is an enthusiast out there who wants to take it on and improve it then I feel I should pass it on as it may not get the use with me (albeit I do love the old car). Thanks for watching.
Insurance companies are writing off petrol and diesel cars worth 15K with only 2-3K bodywork damage. Insurance companies are also giving cheaper quotes to EV and HYBRID cars. Oooh, I wonder why they are doing this? 😁😆😅🤣
They were Good cars yes.. But who decides what car is European Car of the Year anyway? & How many Japanese people are involved in that voting? 😆🤣😂🙂 It means NOTHING.
Back in the 90’s my old boss Ken had a gold Granada Ghia X. He used to leave it for me to use when he went on holiday so I could run errands at work if required. I felt like I’d won the lottery parking it on my drive for a few weeks. Fond memories of a great workplace and a good boss. Cheers Ken 👍
Thanks for the comment David, I am so glad the video has acted as a reminder of what sounds to have been a cracking motoring memory! Thank you for taking the time to watch, much appreciated.
Father and son sharing a joint passion for cars...that right there is the good stuff...the good stuff indeed
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
I used my Dad's MK3 1989 Ford Granada 2.9i Ghia Automatic in Gold for a whole year back in 2004 to commute 70 miles round trip a day along the main A55 Expressway from Abergele to Caernarfon. The car drove and performed beautifully. The first car I ever drove was my Dad's MK1 1974 Ford Granada 3.0 Ghia Coupe Automatic in White with a Black Vinyl Roof around Asda Car Park in Llandudno when I was 15 years old. A few years later I also used my Dad's MK2 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia Automatic in Red for 6 months. My Dad is a huge Ford Granada and Jaguar XJ6 man. He owned many Granada's including a MK2 Sapphire. My neighbour also let me drive his 1996 Ford Scorpio 2.3 Ghia a few years ago. So I have driven all four generations of the Granada/Scorpio which is a very underrated car and I think has now actually come of age looks wise. My favourite Granada is the MK2. But all of them are gorgeous cars to drive and have great presence on the road.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Granada history which is fantastic. Must have been great to experience all of those lovely old cars... they really were a class car back in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Thanks for taking the time to watching my video; I hope you enjoyed it.
I keep randomly coming across your videos. You seem to be getting the cars from my childhood.
The Granada you have is a 1990 MY facelift version that combined the new saloon with the hatch and they got a new matching front grill that included the Ford badge unlike the 85-89 cars.
I remember with the radios if you look the top cover off and lightly scratched the large micro chip it would turn the radio on without the need for the code.
Along with various Sierra’s my dad also had a decent mix of Granada’s as taxis. They varied from LX to Ghia X and also had several Granada Scorpio’s from pre facelift J plate to facelift L plates.
Some of the Scorpio’s had electric reclining rear seats and Ford telephones.
For a short time he also had a ex police 24v K plate Scorpio but due to the cost of fuel etc at the time it was swapped back for a twin cam auto.
The only other car you need to get to complete my childhood cars is a white Mk5 Cortina Ghia 😂
Thanks for the comment Chris, it is great to know my cars featured in my videos are bringing back some memories. It sounds to me you and your Dad have enjoyed a great car history. 👍 Thanks for watching.
Scorpio MK1. I learned to drive in a 1985 2.0 CL without even power steering. in 1993
Thanks for the comment. I hope watching the video brought back some fond memories of learning to drive... well done on driving one with no power steering! 💪
Thanks for watching.
Im loving these car bad I'm from Jamaica
Thanks for the comment. I can completely appreciate your love for the old Granada and all modern-classic Fords; I hope you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching from Jamaica. 👍
Have a 1986 2.8V6 [1 year only engine] for sale in Ireland, ex U.K car - 1 previous owner had it from 1990-2021, excellent car.
Thanks for the comment and for getting in touch. Appreciate the support for my Channel too. 👍
Another lovely, classic Ford. Great to see this survivor. I had the same engine in my Sapphire. The auto box definitely stifles it. The 5 speed manual was so much fun. Great, usable low down torque. I replaced it with a Mondeo 2.0 Si a few years later and, although it had more power, it wasn't anywhere near as much fun. I gave the Sapphire to my brother-in-law. Driving back from football practice one night, I thought I was travelling rather swiftly shall we say...until he flew past me in my old Sapphy! :) A great car, sadly missed.
Thanks for the comment, and it is good to know you enjoyed the feature about this old Granada (which I could not turn down!). I had the Sierra hatchback auto, which was indeed stifled by the auto gearbox. Both your Sapphire and Mondeo will have been great cars to have own 👍. Thanks for watching.
Glad you like it, Andy. I did enjoy my time with it, but glad it has gone to a proper Ford enthusiast. I will let you know when it appears on TV.
Thanks for the comment Morv, I am chuffed with the old Granada. Appreciate you getting in touch and good to meet you... and congratulations on your new arrival! Would really appreciate you letting me know when the Granada is on TV as I'd love to see it. Thanks for watching the video.
What a lovely old thing. If I had a spare few quid I’d take it in a heartbeat. Would love a big lazy barge. Great video again as usual.
Thanks for the comment. I could not agree more, the Granada is just a lovely old thing and I could not say no! Appreciate the feedback on the video, thanks for the support and thanks for watching.
Thoroughly enjoyed that video, In 1997 I used to have a 1990 Ford Granada Scorpio with the same engine and I absolutely loved that car and wish I still had it!!! It was a great luxury cruiser and you really felt special in those big leather seats with all the toys and gadgets. Love the channel and your enthusiasm and really friendly attitude.
Thank you some much for the kind feedback about the Channel, I really appreciate it and for taking the time to comment. Nice to have a Scorpio in your car history, there is just something about the design and road presence of the Mk3 Granada - I have really enjoyed my time with this Ghia X and should it find a new owner, well I will certainly miss it! Thanks for watching, I hope to hear from you again on future videos. 👍
Well done Andy a great video and review as ever and what a survivor such a lovely car and so glad it has you as it’s owner and custodian so many have been used and enjoyed or abused as the case may be!
A friends dad swapped his mk2 2.8i ghia x executive all black for a brand new Scorpio one of the first made also all black and wondered what he had done it looked like a bigger sierra but over time and rides in that one I appreciated them more what a car! Look forward to seeing more videos of it!
Thanks for the comment Daniel, I really appreciate your kind feedback on the video and the Granada. Also, it is always great to hear the video has reminded people of stories and memories they have of the cars featured. A Mk2 2.8i Ghia X would be an amazing car to own, both back in the day and today! Thanks for watching and support.
I remember the burgundy Scorpios back in early 90s my dad test drove one but didn’t like the auto gearbox we had a 1.6l Orion at time
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your memories of the Granada (and Orion). They certainly do not make cars like these any more! Thanks for watching.
I love Granadas, from the MK1 to the MK3, especially the MK2 2.8i Ghia X and the MK3 Scorpio Cosworth. It's just a shame it was never available with a manual 'box. The Consul GT from the Sweeney was pretty cool too. Many years ago I had the chance to buy a 3.0 MK1 Coupé for £50!! My neighbour at the time bought it to restore, but never got around to it. Then he decided he wanted a Dolomite Sprint', so needed the space. Then for some unfathomable reason he just went ahead and scrapped the Granada on the day I was going to go and buy it, once I'd finished work. I was so pissed off, not to mention disappointed. Apparently he didn't get the message that I wanted it. They were hard enough to find back then. I can't imagine how rare they must be now.
Thanks for the comment, it is great to hear from fans of the Granada and the Mk2 2.8i is one of my favourites too... a brilliant car which looks properly special. Gutted about the Mk1 Coupe, but we all miss out on good car deals from time to time (still annoying though!). Thanks for watching.
Great Vid and a lovely car. Big fan of these loved them as a teen 👍👍
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video and like the Granada. Same as you, I loved seeing these on the road as a teenager. Thanks for watching.
When I was a child (I was born in 1993) my dad used to have a 1990 Scorpio GL (seems to be same trim level as Ghia X in the UK) just like this from new, with the same engine, gearbox, colour combo and all, albeit with less optional extras. It was our family’s car until 2002, when dad upgraded into an S80 Volvo. It was an absolutely lovely car. I’ve had a couple Scorpios over the years, but on both occasions they have been too far gone to have any sense in repairing/restoring them to a standard that would please me. As you said, they are not very valuable, so the most sensible thing would be to find a good one to start with, but rare they sure are. Even though I’m constantly searching the whole europe for a dark blue GL (or a Ghia) sedan like this (obviously in LHD), and have been basically for quite a while (more or less actively over 10 years), they just don’t seem to exist anymore. Once or twice I’ve seen one for sale in Germany, but then I’ve been in a situation that I haven’t have the money or the time to go and buy one. I was glad to see this video, all the sounds feel so nostalgic and familiar.
Thanks for the comment, I am glad my video brought back some fond memories. Your Dad's Scorpio must have left a real impression on you in the same my my Dad's Sierra and Rover 800 really caught my eye. Thanks for watching, I hope you stay tuned. Good luck finding a Granada / Scorpio in the future.
the 2.9 was fantastic to drive i had one exactly the same as yours navy blue saloon 2.9 scorpio
An extremely rare car now - even more so as saloon which only arrived in 1990 - and barely lasted 12 months in this spec before the whole range had the full facelift for the 1992 model year. A lovely survivor car that certainly deserves some extra tlc 👍👍
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you feel the same way about this old Granada. I actually took it along to a local car meet yesterday and it was really well received, despite there being two other Granadas there. As you say, in saloon and Ghia X spec it makes it a very rare car and a lovely old thing to drive around in. Thanks for watching the video, I hope you stay tuned for the other Ford content on the Channel.
My boss back in the day had a Granada 2.9i Scorpio 5 Door Hatch in Noveau met red.He let me use one for a weekend in Scotland.I let him use my 87 Fiesta XR2. He was 6ft 4in & 18 stone!
Thanks for the comment Trev and for sharing your history with a Granada (and an XR2). The 2.9i Scorpio is a fantastic car and perfect for a weekend drive to Scotland. Hope you got your XR2 back okay or did your boss thrash it? Thanks for watching.
Brilliant these cars don’t get anywhere near enough attention!
I grew up with Granada’s, my Dad had 4 mk2’s including one of the last 1985 stunning 2.8i Ghia X in 2 tone Nimbus Grey over Strato silver with red pin stripe & TRX wheels 😍
Passing my test at 17 in 1992 dad had his first company car, a 1991 Hreg mk3 2.9i 12v Scorpio saloon again in 2tone Navy blue over strato silver at the time which was insured for any family member to drive & it came with a company fuel card 😃 Needless to say my first first 6 months of driving was fun until I got my own car. If I had the room & no family commitments I’d buy this from you in a heartbeat & funnily enough dad’s had exactly the same stereo as your car but also had a 6 disc changer in the boot 🤷♂️
Great memories & thanks for doing the video!
Thanks for the comment. Wow, your Dad has a great car history and the 2.8i Ghia X must have been an incredible car to own at the time, as would the 2.9i Scorpio (nice first car to drive!). Thanks for taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it.
@@cornishcarcollectors Dad only ever sold one of his mk2’s a 1978 T 2.3GL. The Ghia X had a sad ending unfortunately when just as it was supposed to be passed to me my ex brother in law wrote it off in an accident in 1995! Heart breaking for me & dad 😩🥲 I definitely would still have it today if it wasn’t for that.
A Breg 2.8 Ghia was stolen after 8 months (resulting in insurance supplying the Ghia X) & his 1981 preface lift 2.3GL was passed on to my grandfather who drove it all the way until 1998 when he stopped driving but ultimately it was found to be to far gone with tin worm & sadly scrapped.
Your Dad and I would get along@@andrewmorton3177 - I don't like to sell cars if I can help it!
@@cornishcarcollectors you definitely wouldn’t like what he drives now at 84. A Renault Kadjar diesel……🤮🤢😖🤣🤣
Excellent blast from the past. I worked for Ford main dealer in that era
Thanks for the comment and good to know the video stirred up a bit of nostalgia! Visiting the Ford dealer back in the 80s and 90s was brilliant, much better than today, so having worked there you must have some nice memories! Thanks for watching.
Great cars,my dad had a pre production 20i ghia on a b plate in the may of 85,mths before they were released in the August.each dealer just had a couple of different spec cars.he had it for 3 years,swapped for a cosworth and then he swapped the cosworth for one of the first granada scorpio saloons on the road in early 1990 on a g plate with optional cd player,black leather,mats and mudflaps and then a mth later it went back for the full rs bodykit.it was mercury grey and looked the dogs bollocks.it had the 20 twin cam and manual gearbox.i used to love driving it if my sierra was off the road.many happy memorys of driving me dad around in it.
Thanks for sharing your history with the Granada / Scorpio Ivan. You Dad has a great car history pre-production Granada Ghia to Sierra Cosworth to Scorpio... wow! As ever, thanks for watching.
That was just his fords lol.before fords it was triumph 2000s.2 of them.after cortina crusader and mk1 orion,granada ,cosworth and scorpio it was jags he had.2 xj40s,1 x300,1 x308 and a early t reg rover 75 inbetween,best forget about that one tho,a nitemare on wheels.when he passed on i got all the cars he had.its where i got the car bug from.i have myself had sierras, scorpios,a ford zodiac mk 3 i had for over 20 years.shouldnt have sold that.i still have me dads 1968 jaguar s type.had it since 86.one of the family.i have had over 20 different jags over the years.a 420g,,2 series 3s,one was a v12,many xj40s,xf,2 x350s of which i have a superv8 as my daily at the moment.i allso have a silver spirit.yep,my car addiction has cost me dearly over the years.really enjoy your channels ford content.
Another great video; lovely to see this big old barge and really informative historical information too.
You have a really nice presenting manner by the way; a very likeable and down to earth TH-camr! Honestly, so much better than many others I've seen who have a zillion subscribers! Keep up the great work and I look forward to your next videos 👍
Hope you get to do some more Rover content too, particularly any of those with the Honda connection/engines (which I think were the company's high point)... R8 216/416, 827, that sort of thing!
Also, I remember Dad brought a few company cars home back in the day. I recall once a Sierra 2.0 GLSi which his boss had at that time, and he took me out in it to a meeting he was going to. It had the then new 2.0 twin cam that this Granada has. Remember it being reasonably "lusty". Not particularly refined though. I used to read all the mags back in the day, What Car? with all their group tests etc and all these cars were commonplace and familiar back then! I would have been about 11 or 12 years old at the time I expect.
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback about the videos / Channel, it is much appreciated. Also, it is great to know you like the old Granada... I simply could not turn it down! I promise to feature some more Rover content during the Spring / Summer (they are all parked up at the moment, out of the way of the poor weather). I am glad the video brought back some memories; like you, those formative childhood years are where I really got the car bug! Thanks for watching and look forward to hearing from you again on future videos.
@@cornishcarcollectors thank you for replying, and I will look forward to your new content. I've also got some of your past videos yet to watch so I'll make my way through those too - It was your Rover 800 Vittesse video that brought me here to begin with and that was a great watch. (Oh another childhood memory, my parents friend had one and brought it round and I remember thinking it was a lovely bit of kit, ooh those Recaros... but he was not happy at the time because I think it went through two gearboxes!).
Honestly, the praise for your channel is really deserved and you'll soon have a heck of a lot more subscribers I would say!
I love the Rover 800 Vitesse @@jammy_rex3038
It'll be coming out this year to attend Pride Of Longbridge in April. I will feature driving up and showing the car, as I first saw my 800 Vitesse at POL a few years back when it needed some work... little did I know then that I would own (and restore) it! Thanks for the support.
brilliant vid bud, is it just me but when you have the back end showing 16:57 the 2 doors look different colour to the front wing and back end?
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. The passenger side front wing and passenger rear wheel arch have been painted in the past and could do with redoing really - doors are correct. Thanks for watching.
By coincidence I watched this car on the previous owners youtube channel a couple of weeks ago. I wondered what had become of it & I’m glad it’s going to a good home.
Thanks for the comment. When Morv contacted me about the Granada I simply could not turn it down, so it is with me for the time-being and likely foreseeable future. I would let it go to an enthusiast though, someone who'll use and improve it, as it will sit behind a few of my current cars in the queue for restoration with me. In no rush though as it looks great parked in the barn and I enjoy giving it the occasional run out. Thanks for watching.
Εξαιρετικό αυτοκίνητο, εύγε!
Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you like the car. Thanks for watching.
fondly remember these cars, my dad had a mk2 Granny
Thanks for the comment, I am glad the video brought back some memories. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks.
Did see this car on ebay recentley,didnt realise it was that good.
Thanks for the comment. I know Morv had attempted to sell the Granada for a while with no real luck, at which point he contacted me and well... I could not turn it down! Thanks for watching and continued support.
He's back good stuff Mate as per 👍🏼👍🏼🚘
Thanks for the continued support and thanks for watching. 👍
i knew a bookie in torquay he travelled all over the country to various race courses and he only ever bought 2.9i granadas loved em! bought a frog eye model to replace his very high mileage one and it nearly killed him in the middle of a motorway when the wiring loom burnt out! turned him off fords, he went to a merc!
Thanks for the comment Terry. I am glad the video of the Granada reminded you of some nice memories. The 2.9i Granadas were brilliant. Thanks for watching.
old fords are amazing ive got a mk2 focus st with low miles in immaculate condition ive got it in storage because one day they will be hard to find a nice one !! just like the granada is not you cant fine nice ones anymore!! i love all your videos specially the ford ones 👍🏻 keep up the good work take care 👌🏻
Thanks for the comment and for supporting my Channel, I really appreciate it. Keep hold of that Focus ST... as you'll know if you have seen my video, I love them and properly rate them as a classic fast Ford for the future. Glad you like the Granada and thanks for taking the time to watch.
@@cornishcarcollectors your welcome 🙏🏻 you're videos are very in depth and enjoyable to watch your colorado red st is beautiful i looked everywhere for one couldn't find a nice one so went for a panther black one in the end great cars to drive and own wont be long before they start to get hard to find and then the value will surely go up like all the fast ford before it 👍🏻
The MK2 was known as the err MK2, 78 was only used internally by Ford.
Fresh Cologne engines? The Cologne was actually older than the Essex engine. Cologne engines were used due to the MK2 being manufactured in Germany.
The 2.5 Essex V6 was discontinued when the Consul stopped being produced in late 75.
The facelift MK2 was known internally as the Gloria and was marketed as the Granada 82.
Thanks for the comment and details about the Granada history. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. 👍
@@cornishcarcollectors No problem and thank you for the video.
My father worked for Fords for over 30 years and I was lucky enough to be driven in numerous products from MK2 Cortinas to MK3 Granada / Scorpio and when I was old enough, drive some as well.
Roo was amazed to know you had a TH-cam channel. He wants a ride in the car but won’t swap his Batmobile for it I’m afraid!😂
Thanks for watching Roo. 😃
I like Batmobiles!
I’ve had plenty fords,I wish I’d kept my escort cabriolet and my Orion.
Great purchase, this certainly needs some tlc and I'm sure you will have it looking good for the show season.
I always liked the Granada mk3 but I prefer the mk2.
Thanks for the comment. Not sure how far I'll go with this one... I just know I could not turn it down when it was offered to me (it's a medical condition!). As you say, it needs a bit of tidying up and a small number of jobs doing, but as a survivor it really is solid and mechanically good. Thanks so much for watching and continued support.
In my country we call that a Scorpio and everyone hated it so basically we only had mk1 and mk2
I know a man who got a hurse on is garden same year that's done about 25k lol arch's was common rotting area
Thanks for the comment Andrew. Lots of Granada limos and hearses were made and very few survive... I bet it is nice to see the one in your neighbour's garden albeit probably be a big project to return it to the road. Thanks for watching.
TNE38R GMP Ford Granada in your pictures used by Motorway Supervision and pictured outside The Motorway post at Birch Services on the M62 at Heywood back in the day, 👍 I drove it’s sister car TNE27R which was attached to Salford Traffic Unit back in the day, 3.0s IIRC . Pleasure to drive it great cars in their time.
Thanks for the comment Gary and thanks for sharing your history with Granadas in Police service. Great cars in their day and, as you have said, they must have been in a different league to drive. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
I remember as a middle manger, we all aspired to the big executive company car. A colleague had a Scorpio on 2 day test as it fitted in the band. Yes, yes......er nooooo
Thanks for the comment. Ford were very clever with their model / badge hierarchy, encouraging all of us to want the higher spec, in particular the big exec car! I imagine your colleague thought there were the 'bee's knees' with a new Granada for a couple of days! Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors 😂 nobody ordered one, sadly the Granada had become the new Sierra.
Had a sierra with the twin cam engine - compared to the pinto it replaced it was coarse. We still have our late in laws 2.4 ghia.
Thanks for the comment. The Pinto was a great engine and whilst the DOHC was an upgrade in efficiency and performance, the Pinto was more durable (if serviced regularly). Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors pinto was an indistructable engine but in no way was it as refind as the dohc i4 engine.
Shame I didn’t know you years ago when I had to sadly sell my black Granada 2.9litre 24valve V6 Cosworth automatic
Not as sad as I am Timothy, I'd have loved a Granada Cosworth!
Nice car to have in your car history, I am certain you'll have some fond memories of your car.
I appreciate the comment and you taking the time to watch my video.
you will find the cruise control wont work either as it is linked to the speedo when my speedo failed on my mk3 2.0 hatchback scorpio as soon as i replaced the speedo drive mt cruise control stsrted to work again
My grandad has the 2.0 GLX granada K137CBH head gasket went at 5K it was very underpowered and then the Timing chain let go at 70k. Still a nice car tho
Thanks for the comment Steve. As you say, the facelift Mk3 Granada was a nice car but your Grandad had some poor luck with his - what a shame. Thanks for watching.
2.8 ghia x best on the Granada.ghia wheels are quality even today they look fat.2.9 Scorpio are nice looking motor aswell
Thanks for the comment. I agree, the big engined Mk2 and Mk3 Granadas / Scorpios were the best... cracking cars. Thanks for watching the video.
@@cornishcarcollectors specially the x-packs
Back in the day if your dad drove a Granada Ghia X he'd have been a pimp and a player.
Thanks for the comment. As you say, driving a Granada (or a Capri) back in the day... you were cool! 😎
Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate it.
Very well off
Would be very interested if you do decide to get rid of the Granada. I've owned 3 in the past (2 were 2.8 Ghias and 1 was a 2.0 GL) and yours looks like a very nice example. I currently have a 1990 (H reg) Fiesta 1.4 Ghia with 40,000 miles and 2 lady owners from new tucked away in my garage and it would be nice to own 2 similarly aged, equivalent mileage Fords from each end of the price spectrum. I'm only in Plymouth and was born and bred in Saltash so I'm sure visiting rights could be arranged. The CD player would also be of far greater value in your Sierra assuming you can get it repaired.
Thanks for the comment, good to hear from someone just across the water and your Fiesta sounds great. The Granada is a cracking survivor, but does need a bit of tidying as can be seen from the video. If you are genuinely interested then let me know, maybe get in touch via Instagram or Facebook and we’ll set something up. I’d like the Granada to go to someone who’ll use and improve it. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Thanks for the reply, I am genuinely interested. If you could let me know how to contact you via Facebook then I'll be in touch over the weekend. I work graveyard shifts so have a very strange sleeping pattern but I'm sure we could make a deal work despite my nocturnal routine
Hi, Great video, do you still have the Granada? how is it getting on?
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. I owned and enjoyed the Granada for several months and then a subscriber of my Channel contacted me. He really liked the Granada, we agreed a deal and the car is now in Ireland where I get regular updates on its restoration. Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate it.
Hey there just saw your channel and loving the Granada do you know of any other ghia x saloons for sale and what do they usually go for and do you still have the one in the video and if you were to sell it what would you take for it?
Thanks for the comment and for the sub, I appreciate it.
I was contacted by a subscriber of the Channel from Ireland who bought the Granada and sends me regular updates on the progress he is making... he is doing a great job with it. As for values, outside of the Cosworth models, prices can vary quite considerably from £2K up to £6K (and more) but whether cars are selling at the higher end is unknown. I tend to go for the right car and work with the seller to get to the right price... enthusiasts such as yourself know what you are willing to pay and private sellers are usually keen to know their car is going to a good home.
Thanks for watching and I hope you stay tuned to my other Ford content now that the Granada has moved on.
I like the mark 2 Ford Granadas better than the mark 3 Granadas
I'd be interested in it as I've had to sell my mk1 xr4x4 a few years ago, I have limited mobile so I need an auto.
Thanks for the comment Rob and sorry to read you had to sell your Mk1 XR4x4 - I had one once and loved it. The Granada is a great survivor and I really am happy to let it go to someone who’ll enjoy and drive it. Drop me a message on Instagram, Facebook or here if you are interested and we’ll see what we can do. Thanks for watching the video.
@@cornishcarcollectors hi I sent you a message on Facebook.
I've replied @@rob_jarvis thanks. 👍
5:34 bought a big car just to get the stereo!
Thanks for the comment. I did indeed like the stereo in the car and fancied it for my Sierra Sapphire; however, it felt criminal to remove it from the Granada which has now gone (along with the stereo) to a new home with another enthusiast. Thanks for taking the time to watch, I appreciate it.
@@cornishcarcollectors sounds like a good plan. I'm enjoying your videos as they help me scratch the Ford itch (keep looking at adverts and saw an XR4i the other day). Then I saw your car show video and saw you have MGs too! Good taste in cars.
Thanks for watching my videos @@matthewsemple, I appreciate it.
I enjoy sharing my cars and am just glad people enjoy watching. Look forward to hearing from you in the future... stay tuned.
This latest model did not reach South Africa ,,,,and the 2,8 and 2,9 v6s and diesels also never available ,,,only v6 Essex models
Thanks for the comment, I hope you enjoyed the video.
what does that 'X' stand for? in germany we don't have this, its only called Ghia or sometime it was a Ghia S...
Thanks for the comment. The “X” is another trim level above the “Ghia”, and in later Ford models usually indicated the car was Ghia trim with the addition of leather. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the video.
Only Scorpio had leather.
I bet the Wheel Wobble is due to slightly warped front Brake Discs. This was a extremely common thing on Granada's of this era.
Basically they used the brakes from the 1.8 & 2.0L Sierra. & yes, the Granada is a bit heavier, so the discs would need replacing more often than most other cars.
I'm not saying they wore out really fast, but they lasted about 20-25% less than most did. It was possible to upgrade the brakes of course by putting the brakes from a 2.8i on them.
Thanks for the comment and heads up on the brake discs. Car drove well, but that wheel wobble was a bit annoying. Thanks for watching the video.
Good review. Does it have the power recline on the rear seats?
Only scorpio spec had electric tilt rear seats.
Thanks for the comment Rob and kind words about the video, much appreciated. I believe the rear electric recliners were specific to the Scorpio... a nice option for an 80s/90s car! Thanks for watching.
I’d love to own that Granada love fords of any age but especially the 90’s how much do you want for it.
Thanks for the comment Sean and glad you like the Granada. I’m not entirely sure what to do with it at the moment, but I know of an enthusiast comes along who is keen to use and improve the car then they can have it. It owes me around £1,500. Thanks for watching.
hi i would be intrested in in what sort of price are you looking for would love to swap it for my 2003 volvo s40 1,9 turbo diesel
Isnt that a ford scorpio? I own a mk1 scorpio and it looks exactly the same
Thanks for the comment; my car is a Granada Ghia X with the top of the range car in this Mk3 shape being called a Granada Scorpio (this Mark were called "Scorpio" outside of the UK). Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.
There is something about your voice m8. Its so easy to listen to.
Thanks for the comment and cheers, I'll take that... must be the 'Cornish burr'!
I appreciate you taking the time to watch the videos, thank you.
I love old granadas but this one doesn't do anything for me.
Thanks for the comment. This old Granada does need a bit of work and is not quite as special as the big engined Scorpios, but I simply could not say 'no' when offered it. Thanks for taking the time to watch, it is much appreciated.
Lovely old girl. Would you mind sharing how much you paid or roughly how much you want for it?
Thanks for the comment Charlie, it is great to know you like the old Granada it is a fantastic survivor! Buying it, getting it home and doing a bit of work on it... it probably owes me £1,500. Not really sure what to do with it, but if there is an enthusiast out there who wants to take it on and improve it then I feel I should pass it on as it may not get the use with me (albeit I do love the old car). Thanks for watching.
Insurance companies are writing off petrol and diesel cars worth 15K with only 2-3K bodywork damage. Insurance companies are also giving cheaper quotes to EV and HYBRID cars.
Oooh, I wonder why they are doing this? 😁😆😅🤣
Thanks for the comment - we’re all certainly only getting pushed one way when it comes to the new car market.
They were Good cars yes.. But who decides what car is European Car of the Year anyway? & How many Japanese people are involved in that voting? 😆🤣😂🙂
It means NOTHING.
Thanks for the comment; I appreciate you watching. 👍