Lot Ended
Description
Approximately 75,000 miles; MOT valid until October 2026;
includes a comprehensive portfolio of maintenance invoices, the original
driver’s handbook pack, and a spare key
Finished in elegant Antique Bronze Metallic, this 1988 Ford Granada
Scorpio 2.9 EFi Automatic presents a rare opportunity to acquire a true flagship
of late-1980s executive motoring, preserved with authenticity and
care.
First registered in November 1988 and remaining in the hands of
just four former keepers, the car has been with its most recent custodian since
November 2005, a testament to its enduring appeal and
usability.
The exterior retains a wonderfully
original presence, enhanced by details seldom seen today, including its
supplying dealer number plates from Gates Ford, along with factory window and
warning stickers that further underline its unmolested character. Even the alloy
spare wheel remains unused, still fitted with its original Michelin tyre, a
small but telling indication of the car’s careful life.
Inside, the cabin is quintessential Scorpio luxury, trimmed in tan
ventilated and heated leather upholstery, with electronic adjustment for both
front and rear seats. The interior showcases the forward-thinking design that
defined Ford’s range-topping saloon of the era, blending comfort with advanced
technology.
Features include power steering, electric windows to all four
doors, electric mirrors, air conditioning, heated front windscreen, cruise
control, and an onboard information centre with graphic display. Period touches
such as the original Ford radio cassette player with graphic equaliser,
illuminated vanity mirrors, and central locking all remain in place, offering an
authentic and nostalgic driving environment. The electric glass sunroof is
currently inoperative.
Under the bonnet sits the
smooth and capable 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine, paired with a 4-speed automatic
transmission, delivering the refined and effortless performance expected of a
car in this class. With approximately 75,000 miles covered, the vehicle has been
well maintained throughout its life. The odometer ceased functioning several
years ago at 63,000 miles, as reflected in the MOT history, but has since been
correctly rectified with a genuine new old stock
speedometer.
The car benefits from an MOT valid
until October 2026 and is accompanied by a substantial history file. This
includes a comprehensive portfolio of maintenance invoices, the original
driver’s handbook pack, and a spare key, all supporting the car’s
well-documented and carefully preserved status.
Well equipped, increasingly rare, and full of period charm, this
Granada Scorpio stands as a compelling example of Ford’s ambition at the height
of its executive car era, offering comfort, originality, and a distinctive
presence that is becoming ever harder to find.
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