FORD MK1 GRANADA ROAD TEST

After all to work thats been done , lets take her for a drive

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Engine sounded like a bag of spanners at one point so I’m glad you said the idle wasnt ideal . To my eye it’s a stunningly beautiful car , clearly there is that association with The Sweeney series which I grew up with . Cracking job sir 👌 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@theflyingsquad4585]

You're right the valve clearance needs adjusting, and the carb needs a tune, other than them small issues the car drives well, looking forward to making a start back on the other MK1 Granada I have, the Sweeney project, thanks again

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

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[@harveyneedleman817]

I had 5 of these , 4 saloons and a coupe. Great cars

[@WhammyBamber-wn2jv]

I'd take the old grandad over any modern sht..... brilliant old motor

[@theaylesburycyclist8756]

Seatbelt

[@speakfreeley4473]

Got one of these almost a year ago. A Ghia spec & body is in VNM condition. Had a new fuel pump fitted & will be getting a new carburettor for it soon.

[@petesimmons1713]

Great video Mark, glad you finally sold it and sounds like the buyer got a good deal with the windscreen & bumper etc thrown in. Look forward to the Sweeney car now moving forward - keep us updated on progress - cheers Pete

[@daveegan1372]

Just came across this video. Thanks for posting. Brought back some great memories of my childhood there 👍.

[@davidcalver4043]

lovely car, few issues but shame we cant get old style petrol for these classics as it might be happier than on e10 or e5. many thanks for video

[@marklittler784]

My Aunt that was a Tax Inspector bought a new one GXL I believe early seventies then a Nissan😅

[@marklittler784]

Really think they're nice looking cars especially with a vinyl roof, usually sunroof too.

[@markjones-vx3kp]

My business partner still has his 74 Ghia still drives lovely better than modern rubbish

[@marklittler784]

Drove Mk 4 Mondeos for 12 years all high mileages found them really reliable

[@johnshaw8481]

I've got a '76 GXL 3 litre that I picked-up from it's 1st owner down near Munich over 25 years ago . Although mine was bought originally in Germany she was specced with the British 3 litre motor . I love her , and my '75 BMW E3 (also 3 litre ) , great pair of cars

[@theflyingsquad4585]

Thank you for your message, love an old Ford, Mk1 Granada Have a look , and the rear has the best view, thank you again

[@jmc6687]

The SWEENY used a Ford Consul GT, it was much the same car but with w=a 2.5 litre v6 that had a shorter stroke engine so it revved up faster than the big 3.0 lire Granada

[@markjones-vx3kp]

I believe GTs were 3 litres?

[@noel5826]

It's frightening how cars have changed in the last 40 years let alone 100. Nice car.

[@theflyingsquad4585]

Thank you for your message, we all love a good classic car and explicitly a classic ford