1987 Ford Granada Scorpio

Description

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2.9 litre Cologne V6
Automatic transmission
Lived in the Channel Isles
Very little use in recent years

We all know about the prices of Fast Fords. They’ve stayed strong for some time with some literally soaring away almost out of reach. Are there any Ford bargains left? The answer is yes.

At its height, a journey along Britain’s motorways would have persuaded you that the blue oval’s flagship model was Britain’s best-selling car. Today, Henry’s big saloon is an uncommon sight. Many were crashed, bashed, thrashed or all three. In today’s climate of runaway Ford prices, the Granada Scorpio offers a lot of car for the money.

The Granada Mk 3 came along in 1985. The Scorpio badge meant every single bell and whistle was fitted and added to an already long list were:

ABS
Heated leather seats
Electric rear seats
Heated windscreen
Cruise control

They sold like cakes straight out of the oven. The Granada Scorpio cakes sold before they even left the oven.

History

Year of manufacture 1987
Date of first registration in the UK 15 February 1995
Chassis number – WF0AXXGAGAHK65977
Our vendor tells us there is a binder full of paperwork and service history

The documents in the large history file suggest this Granada spent most of its life in Jersey.

The MOT records show the following:

11 December 2007 the mileage was 92,875
5 October 2022 the mileage was 93,397
The current mileage is 93,615
The current MOT expires in Sept 2024

We understand this Ford was stored off road for a period and recommissioned ‘a couple of years ago’.

Outside

The metallic blue paintwork looks pretty okay, as you can see from the images.

Of course, the body is not without its imperfections. There is some superficial surface corrosion in the common areas that is typical of an 80s classic Ford.

Body coloured grille
Wide bodyside mouldings with bright inserts
Remote control heated door mirrors
Halogen headlamps
Tinted glass
Tilt/slide glass sunroof
Original factory alloy wheels

Inside

Ford really packed this Granada with goodies. We love the fact that even the rear seats are electrically adjustable.
Multi-function quartz digital clock
Full leather interior
Ambient temperature readout
Central locking
All round electric windows
Rev counter
Rear heater control
Stereo
Graphic information module with warnings for door ajar, ice and bulb outage.

The inside has aged rather well and looks clean, tidy and damage free.

Mechanicals

This Granada was one of the first to be fitted with the new-fangled ABS as standard.

2.9 litre EFI Cologne V6 engine
Factory option of A4LD four speed auto box
Macpherson strut front suspension
Trailing arms on the rear

The big torquey V6 suits the Granada’s personality perfectly; laid back and easy to live with. But shove your foot down and you’ll feel the kick down drop a couple of gears and the big Granada will fly all the way to 125mph. It’s much better on long runs at the weekend purring along without drama or fuss.

Bottom Line

Never let it be said, Ford do not build cars to last. This is an amazing and unique classic, in an intriguing way. Stylish, spacious and great value. The hardest thing may be finding a Mk3 Granada for sale. The next and most important thing is finding a survivor that’s in sound condition and has benefited from ongoing care.

This one has lived in Jersey
Has been off the road/stored for a while
Lightly recommissioned and unmodified
And in recent years covered very few miles

Are there any Fast Ford bargains left? Yes. Here it is.

Vehicle Location: Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 – it’s the responsibility of the winning bidder to make collection / transportation arrangements directly with the vendors.

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