1982 Ford Granada Estate 2.8 Ghia X (Mark II) Walkaround (with The Rubbish Mechanic)

[@user-lq2zl1ks8x]

The best car ford ever made as well as the cortina

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

We do very much love the Mark V Cortina on this channel as well!

[@zugbug1986]

I can't really add anymore praise about this car than you have already Joseph. It really is a stunning looking car and Mr Coleman is very lucky to own it.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, sir! It's a phenomenal car, they were once common street furniture, even when I was growing up, but to see one now is extremely rare. Mr Coleman has made this one of the best in the country without a doubt.

[@alansimpson835]

I remember these seemed huge when I was a child so, like so many things (Creme eggs, slides, toyshops) I expected it to seem smaller when viewed through adult eyes. The MK2 Granada appears to be the exception that proves the rule as even now it is still a sizeable beast. Shame Ford no longer compete in this sector as it is a masterpiece.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It's pretty big, and you actually do need to be aware of parking space sizes when driving one, just like so many modern cars. Lots and lots of interior space, very high quality for the era, tough and mostly very simple to work on. Certainly one of the Ford of Europe greats.

[@samsdadalways888]

Sweet ride 😁

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh, it's an absolute joy to travel in. Superb car.

[@trabali5168]

love it!...................(nothing more to say)

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Indeed not, sir, there is a reason it kept being chosen to appear in all those old television series!

[@trabali5168]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting yes and the actor's that were fortunate enough to drive these cars in their respective roles drove them really well. Unlike a you tuber i saw the other day! wait! wasnt that..........never mind!!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Ah sir, you were watching the other day! I let Mr Coleman drive after that...

[@jsaxby6561]

Brown is a very peculiar colour in cars nowadays. There are a few brown Peugeots knocking around, so well done Peugeot. You seem to have a soft spot for this car!👍

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Absolutely, the brown interior works really well in this one, as it is so typical of the era, but even brown exterior paint is very rare now. I have a very soft spot for this one as it was my first ever classic review!

[@howardkerr8174]

Watching from the U.S. where specially ordered cars weren't all that unusual into the 70s, along with an extensive range of available options, I am surprised that these cars were available with a green interior. I think that silver with green interior would have been unusual even in the states. For that matter, silver with brown would have been a bit unusual. More common would be silver with black or blue. One of my current cars is an 06 Mustang with a development of the 2.8 Injection...the 4 liter OHC version, and I " agree ", this does not seem to be an economical engine. My 09 Crown Victoria with a V8 engine is slightly more efficient than this V6.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you ever so much indeed for watching! There is also a full review of this car as part of the Tweed Jacket Reviews series on my channel if you are interested. Yes, lots and lots of options on a Mark II Granada, and this had virtually all of them. The green interior is INCREDIBLY rare, I have only ever seen a picture of one. I don't think many people took Ford up on the offer. Didn't realise that the Cologne engine was available so late in America, the last car which had it in this country was the Scorpio which went out of production in 1998. Great to have viewers from the USA!

[@Eltonlaleham]

These cars Ford Granadas are awesome in trillions of ways and also I wish when I learnt to drive owned one of these Ford Granadas

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh, I absolutely love the Mark II Granada! If you search for Tweed Jacket Reviews and then Granada, you will see the full review we did on this car in May 2019. Absolutely superb! This is a really, really good example too. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching.

[@bigjohnfury5662]

*bunging the wrong alloys on is a no no*

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It's mainly practical as the tyres for the original wheels are almost impossible to obtain these days.

[@bigjohnfury5662]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting *I don't think you understand that you could get the proper MK2 Granada alloys with a 185 r 14c* *These are not TRX tyres*

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

No, I do understand. I have just asked the owner, who has had the car in his family since new. It was optionally fitted with the TRX wheels, and a lot of other extras. He could fit Ghia wheels, but he prefers not to do so. The tyres for the TRX wheels are virtually impossible to find now, and when they do turn up, they are prohibitively expensive. If you don't like the car, then feel free to go and watch another channel.

[@bigjohnfury5662]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting *yes I know all about TRX alloys and tyres but you didn't mention about there being another size Granada Ghia MK2 alloy wheel which I did and if it was my car is of retro fitted instead of the awful MK3 alloys which chav it right up*

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It's the owner's choice. I think I will leave the discussion here. Thank you again for watching.

[@michaeljames4904]

Just a casual inquiry, you know, old chap. But say a fellow was not exactly possessed of scintillating experience in the area of motor purchasing, might acting as a negotiator in the acquisition of a model, be the sort of service you provided? Because achieving a fair price would be the goal, for example. If so, should you have the time, might a pointer to a contact-form or webpage be provided somewhere... with bots and such posting one’s email can be a bore.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Good afternoon, sir! Thank you for your enquiry. If you were to look at the bottom half of the video description, then you would find a link to my website there. A link to the contact form is on the front page. We can take it from there if you should wish.

[@michaeljames4904]

Lloyd Vehicle Consulting Very kind of you, sir! I stress that it wouldn’t be any time soon, given my understanding only too well that those of us who are essentially self-employed are remarkably under the cosh these days; thought it well to make that clear. Nevertheless, having enjoyed your very knowledgable content it seemed a good question to pose given what I have in mind for the future: I will avail myself of the provided info.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@michaeljames4904 , it's a pleasure, sir! No hurry at all, I understand about the self-employed predicament. Glad you have been enjoying the channel so far.

[@cornishrider]

My Dad had 3 Passat estates in the early/mid 80's always wished we'd had one of these! There was a brown one one in our village with red sport graphics on (people playing different sports) was this a 1980 Olympic special edition?

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, there was the late pre-facelift Chasseur special edition in brown with those graphics (based on the 2.8 GL) which celebrated the 1980 Olympic Games. Very rare now... These were a bit bigger and more luxurious than a Passat, probably more akin to an Audi 100 of the time. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Those Passats are now extremely rare, we’d love one, tank was the word.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

They are very rare now, can't remember when I last saw one of those Passats...

[@zurcherzurich213]

What a pearl, this Granny!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

She is lovely, isn't she? There is a link to the full review on my channel in the video description as well.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Retro as, he really loves this car, yet doesn’t garage Queen it, bravo

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It is indeed very, very special, sir! It's always a pleasure to feature classics on the channel, I know that you have some tasty ones yourselves.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Lloyd Vehicle Consulting indeed, it’s lovely to see these cars used as they were intended to be, James knows his onions.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Absolutely, he knows what he is talking about! I very much enjoy seeing classic cars used regularly, such as the C124.

[@alistairshaw3206]

It's a lovely car. I had a 2.8 injection capri. I had to sell it because the pram wouldn't fit! I tried to get the 2.8 injection Granada to replace it, you know the one with the Recaro seats and White alloys, but was unable to get one, they were so rare.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you, Alistair! Yes, this is a very, very special Granada indeed. The 2.8 Injection is very rare, isn't it? Just been offered a Capri Injection for review on the channel, which I am very much looking forward to as well!

[@Neil_Gordon]

Really enjoyed this look around an amazing car. Well presented and insightful and easy to listen to commentary. New subscription added!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thanks very much indeed! Yes, she is a lovely car, which featured in one of the best episodes of Tweed Jacket Reviews on my channel last year. Should be on the playlist for your delectation! Thanks ever so much for subscribing, more iconic 1980s Ford content coming very soon...

[@David_H-73]

Thankyou Joseph and Mr Coleman. The wheels suit the car. Remember well as I used to get a lift in a 1980 GL estate in cosmos blue with the blue velour seats and carpets .

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, the Mark III Granada Scorpio Cosworth wheels are a popular upgrade on facelifted Mark II Granada Ghias and Ghia Xs and they look really good. Dark blue is also a lovely colour for these, plenty of room in the back, of course!

[@doctorsocrates4413]

Beautiful machine.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I think that there is a link to the full review in the video description below if you are interested...

[@doctorsocrates4413]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting i saw a video with matt..(furiousdriving) driving this great car.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, it was filmed in 2020 or 2021, I believe. Mr Coleman has had it in the family since new, and it's one of the best Mark II Granadas in the country.