Walkaround my 1989 Ford Granada Scorpio 2.9i Mk3

[@mitchcooper372]

My Grandad had one, it was my Dad’s before him and my Grandma’s before him. Most comfortable car I’ve ever sat in, it was luxury

[@rob390929]

I would never have thought that would have cruise control, electric seats and aircon in 1989. Well done for keeping it on the road. The previous owners must be really happy to see it go to a good home.

[@bighands69]

American cars had all of that in the 1950s and had hand built cabins like Bentley cars today. They also had dashboard sensors that could auto dim lights when it sensed on coming car. The truth is there has not been much innovation in cars for many many decades.

[@markpirateuk]

Good find, not many left now, glad you saved it from the banger racers!

[@johnj3577]

Had one of these many years ago. Its still the most comfortable car I've ever owned. Remember driving 6hrs from Manchester to Bude in Cornwall with only one bathroom pitstop. Felt as fresh as a daisy when I got there. Great cars.

[@MindUnwindSleep]

The car I always wanted in the 80s

[@timewellnick]

Even my bmw 5 series doesn't have electric rear seats! Amazing for a 1989 car and well done for saving it

[@yes-oy7co]

My favourite car of all time brings back so many happy memories watching this

[@tomwilliams7391]

I was born in 1983 and everything about this car, the roar of the engine, the shape of the exterior and dashboard takes me back to childhood!! I'm watching this in 2021 and I'm amazed, given the vast number of these on the roads in the 80s &90s they are now virtually non existent on UK roads! It's a real shame Also it's so weird to think of this as a company car!!!

[@bighands69]

Very few older cars stay on the road because of all the government regulations that exist. Even tax and insurance will penalize older cars.

[@gregmason2760]

I had two of these back in the day. The thing I remember most is how incredibly comfortable the seats were. Glad you saved one from the knackers yard.

[@websurfer1585]

Lovely car, it's so great seeing these old cars preserved.

[@matty6848]

Used to love these cars as a kid back in the 80s and 90s. Especially the 2.9i. For its age and the fact it hasn’t been looked after its mint!

[@garryarmit8688]

my dad had a g reg, to this day I still think its one of the smoothest cars I've ever been in.

[@spankysmp]

It looks proper mint. Definitely designed for an executive with everything on it and the reclining rear seats.

I'm glad you saved this old hero, it looks perfect! Sounds lovely too. I'm glad those vile turd banger racer types didn't get their grubby little mitts on it. They seem to delight in ruining cars which are already in very short supply like these. Awesome, enjoy the old beast!

[@rickydub6950]

Lovely old thing 👍 well done for saving it and giving it the love it deserves

[@simonlb24]

I've had two of these, a 'D' reg and an 'L' reg both 2.9 in Ghia trim - absolutely fantastic cars, smooth, extremely comfy, plenty of power, ,lots of gadgets. Only downside was fuel economy as I would average about 23mpg in normal driving, although on a long run if I set the cruise control to 70mph I could get it up to about 34mpg. Yours is an excellent find and looks in extremely good condition. Well done!

[@idesignyou...9257]

My dad had a brand new C reg Scorpio back in 1985 and there was not much change from 20k! Gorgeous car loved there rear electric seats!

[@sqwidink1]

Price of a house

[@billybellend1155]

I love Ford Scorpios reminds me of my childhood in the 80’s when they and Sierras were street furniture.

[@matty6848]

Yep same here. I can’t remember the last time I seen a Sierra on the roads? The only ones you see now are Cosworth’s which are very rare.

[@SuperScoot1978]

They were fantastic cars. The ghia was state of the art. Very comfortable to drive

[@mrdoofa9357]

I used to have a 1990 Granada Scorpio, unfortunately it wasn’t the V6 it was the 2.0 DOHC which came out with the very mild facelift in 1990 at the same time the saloon version was launched. Mine was white too but it wasn’t 2 tone, it had white bumpers etc. It was an awesome car and really well equipped with everything you could ever want. I currently drive a 1998 mk2 Mondeo 2.5 V6 Ghia X with manual gearbox, the car is a superb and drives absolutely spot on, the 2.5 V6 is a gem of an engine. You just don’t get exciting cars like these anymore, instead we now live in a world of horrible bloated SUVs with downsized eco friendly engines designed to appease the environmentalists and politicians rather than the keen driver. Great video and great car mate.

[@JimWalsh-rl5dj]

I had a Ghia Scorpio, a beautiful car, I used to change my car every two years and getting rid of it still grieves me. Present car is a LEXUS 460 and have had it for many years, even now, it still gives me thrill when I start the engine

[@ursusmaritimus7159]

I bought a Granda Scorpio similar to yours whilst at university. Bit of a trade up from the Renault 5 which was my first car. I think I paid about £2k for it, did over 70K miles in it, including holidays on a shoestring to the south of France. It never cost me anything other than a water pump. Beatiful design which still looks fresh to me, and the most comfy seats I have ever experienced!

[@ciaranburke3243]

Well done for saving it mate, there such a nice car 👍

[@blackvanandrobin6413]

Love the ford Granada Scorpio.It was the first car that i professionally valeted. Got £28 for the whole car back in 1996

[@richardprice7763]

I remember begging my dad to get one of these as a precocious teenager back the 80s. He said he couldn't afford the fuel bills so I told him not to worry as there was a 2.4 litre V6 version!

[@nicholasnicolaou1499]

Fantastic Granada my all time favourite Ford of times gone by. Growing up these were everywhere and I had many a ride in many as they were popular taxis. One day I will own one. And very well done for saving her from banger racing and cherishing her. She’s gorgeous! Great video too.😊

[@Lot76CARS]

Great video, much as I like the Mk1/2 I can appreciate these. My dad had a 2.0L Ghia and I remember being amazed by the rear legroom and refinement and standard ABS, the saloon and bug eyed follow ups weren’t a patch on this.

[@darkhorseca]

Dude, that’s a great car. My dad had a couple of Sierras (MY 1984 and 1988) in the 90’s and I’ve always considered Scorpios as my dream car. Now I drive much better and faster cars, but I still love Scorpios. The styling was awesome for a kid who grew up in the eighties.

[@DM-hp7ct]

You’ve made my life day. I used to own the exact same one. I used to drive for an exec car service based in Elstree (think of posh mini cabs!) Regulars included the Hadley Green set - Jeremy Beadle, Richard Littlejohn, his neighbour Dennis Bergkamp and various from Elstree Studios. All were driven in my white Scorpio and none complained (although Littlejohn freaked out at me once when my AC failed on a hot day). I averaged a thousand miles a week and got the oil changed every month. I don’t recall it ever failing me. I loved that car.

[@dillerud95]

An nice looking car sir. I almost could smell the exhaust and heard that burbling sound is awesome

[@ScottyJ1122]

The design has aged really well.

[@miele939]

Takes me back. In 1982 my dad had a sierra ghia then in 1985 he got a Granada 1.8 gl in this shape. After the Sierra the gl Granada seemed basic spec but it was a step up in build quality and it had (amazing for the time) abs brakes.

[@allanbennett1585]

Great video.... and lovely car. I loved my mk3 grandad... best car I've ever owned.. not only comfortable but very practical with its 5 door notchback shape. If it hadn't been written it off in a rear end shunt id have never given her up.

[@Serious_Basslines]

Beautiful car...Happy memories. 👏🏽

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

I have the same problem in front of the camera so know how you feel! Good honest video and nice to see this car being rescued instead of going to the scrap heap. Hope it will become a modern classic and you can have many years of enjoyment out of it.

[@PiggyWiggyO]

Great Video! Bought a 1986 Granada Scorpio in 1995 with the engine and Automatic gearbox gone for £850!. Put in a Nissan Bluebird 2,0 diesel engine which came out of my Opel Rekord and drove reasonably well. All my friends were impressed with all the lights and electric seats. Listened to Gina G and Alex party "Dont Give me your life" when driving it! Those were the days!

[@lewis72]

12:52 Love that rear 1/4 styling. That rear 1/4 glass is so stylish, blending in the hatch glass with the rear-door glass.

[@welshie1979]

Remember my mates dad had one of these.. leather seats and wooden trim made it the bollocks in those days!

[@pcjtech]

I had the exact same model way back in 1999 superb car, lots of power and extremely smooth, the gearbox finally went and was sold for scrap, still one of the best cars I've ever had.

[@steve_o379]

Sounds gorgeous i could sit and listen to it idle all day.

[@Aecidius]

What a beaut!

[@jack7431]

My Granddad had one of these from the early 90s to about 2003. He loved it and I loved it too, it was brown. It was gorgeous and is the car I most associate with my Granddad, along with the car he had after another Granada, it wasn't a Scorpio but an Estate in white, reg: L563 RVW. He sold it to an enthusiast who said he'd look after it and do it up in about 2012.

[@energymc22]

I remember these Granadas being used as minicabs when I was a kid, the dash and steering wheel took me right back in time. Obviously they weren't 2.9s, just rattly 2.1 Peugeot diesels with the light blue velour seats

[@DiecastBusFan]

That is lovely. Great job of rescuing it and bringing it back to such a great standard.

[@orderofmagnitude-TPATP]

My step dad had one of these on his forecourt in the 90s. It was blue, leather - like yours but the stereo as standard had like a 7 band graphic equaliser. Very thirsty on fuel but a smooth autobox

[@pit_stop77]

Very nice survivor example 👍

[@deanhedin1615]

Nicely done video. I own a US 1988 White Merkur Scorpio (my second one). They are truly under-rated vehicles. BTW, the rear arch rot happens here in the US too. I was fortunate to find an example from Oregon that was well cared for and the rear arches are intact. You covered all the main points. But one item worth mentioning is how well the Scorpio behaves on the highway at autobahn speeds. It just gets better the faster you go. Cheers..

[@martinjamesconlon1275]

i remember when the family asked in the owners groups,, a lovely car and a in great original condition,

[@willswheels283]

What a great find Trigg, or Dave! Lol I love this shape of Granada, I don’t dislike the mk2, but it’s too square for me. The 2.9 engine is a lovely sounding engine.

[@Spudchucker92]

My uncle had a J reg 2.0 Ghia years back, that he eventually scrapped in favour of a Honda Accord. 😕 Nothing against the Accord, it was a decent car in its own right. But the Granada was the far superior car IMO, much more comfortable and classy. Yours is a lovely example. Hope she gives you many miles of service. Glad to see a Granada that hasn’t been turned into a pancake, whether through rust or idiots banger racing them to death.

[@mattw8332]

Lovely Scorpio. 😍 I thought these were very futuristic looking compared to the mark 2. So glad this got saved from the banger track.

[@mishalchotai4721]

Those seats look more comfortable than current luxury cars from Ford

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

Nice to finally see the car. You've done a great job on the car tidying it all up! Pity we can't all go out and enjoy them now. Video was really good too. :-)

[@paulb4uk]

I really like these i sometimes see one around my hometown of swindon My vauxhall carlton the trip computer states an average mpg of 21 mpg only a 2.0 diplomat owned it for 8 years now .

[@JohnCarverUK]

I used to own a 2.0 litre 1986 version of one of these, back in about 1990. It was a nice roomy car to drive, never let me down, but I do recall I used to comment it drive like a boat compared to my previous RS Turbo Escort.

[@andystacey2687]

My mum & dad had one on an E reg from around 89 for 4ish years, loved the speed! I looked at the speedo and was doing nearly 140 lol 😂 when I was 18 years old and I had a 2.0 on a H reg a few years later

[@martinwooder4174]

Currently doing the rear arches on my 92 Granada Scorpio. Then onto doing the sills on my 92 Granada Dorchester limo conversion.

[@LegioXXVV]

Gorgeous car.

[@chrisgibson5369]

Nice work on rescuing this beauty of a car. It really would have been a waste to see it get smashed on a banger circuit.

[@john-vh1hz]

Used to pull a caravan with one had to keep looking in the mirror to see if it was still there as you didn't feel you was towing one

[@General.Longstreet]

Cool old car!

[@jamesboy19731966]

Legend!! 😎😎💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@damianfuller74]

Just stumbled upon this granny video. Lovely car. Made me go straight on the hunt! Your end comment about hubnut and I drive a classic wasn't really fair on yourself I don't think. Was well put together. Particularly the video of her being put on the recovery truck etc.

[@tuberjr]

had a 2.9 petrol on an e plate for many years,super car but rusted. it was a sad day when it was hauled away.......great memories. went like shit off a shovel.

[@bighands69]

All cars have a high risk of rust in the UK if they are not looked after.

[@fredaydaybae8450]

Lovely Scorpio

[@peterwhitear7716]

great cars I've had mk1 and mk2's but not as of yet a mk3 hope i will sometime soon

[@jonnygti]

I remember my friends parents had one when I was a teenager. It was a K reg and it was dark grey, like almost black, body coloured bumpers, there wasn’t any black trim, it was all colour coded. And the rear lights were dark too. I remember being passenger in it and thinking it was fast as fck! It was an auto and I remember it used to push you back into your seat when his mum accelerated. Leather seats etc. Was a nice car 😎

[@carsnanidiot]

Great cars. I daily drive a 86' , reg in early june 1985. 2.0 carb. it has NO extras. no servo steering, no nothing. i love it. All black A9. and the 2.9 use like .02-0-3 more pr km. nothing to speak of.

[@Sheena1234ization]

Wow can't believe this Ford was £21.5K back in the 80s

[@Saint_Vincent1735]

My dads one had a heated front windscreen which at the time I thought was insane and I done see that much now.

[@PeteCswampy]

Trig, great car!! I have a switch for that back set if you want one. gratis. love these cars

[@KP-viking88]

I had an "E" reg Granada Ghia 4x4 X. Loved it

[@jwilko7998]

You got yourself a great car there, these need saving! I have had a few of these the first was a 2.0 GLS could push this too 125 mph as on the speedo. Then went for the very rare 2.4 gls a very different car would get up and go when the spring was fully wound. Then on to the next which I have had for 20 years with a long time in storage I didn't know they existed until I was left for dead from the lights, only found out they existed from talking to the guy at the Ford parts department he said "that would of been the Granada Scorpio Cosworth" that left you in it's wake. Had to have one, got one after along search at a price i could afford, love the car could not part with it. Was going to get it tuned to 450 HP maybe one day. Not many of them left now the engines were ripped out of them used in Tvr's , Sierra's, P100's etc

[@frenchdasxies-2420]

Well done Jonathan

[@tabsntoot]

Burgundy was a common colour for the scorpio I remember as a kid my dad test drove one but didn’t like automatics so he kept his Orion

[@sctmcg]

I love that it came with rear door pocket ash trays 😂

[@jamesadlam9875]

Good video, celebrates these great cars well. I think they have a lovely design, especially the wraparound rear styling, and loads of luxury gadgets considering theyre from the 80s. It makes no sense to me that these are now less desireable than the smaller Fords of the 80s/90s. Back in those days, Sierra owners wished they could afford a Granada! I've owned two mk3s and what I call a "mk4" before, have just bought another mk3. The rear seat recliner is an odd one - some Scorpios have them, others don't.

[@rustywreck6631]

I’ve had a few Granada’s 1,2,&3 you get a lot of bang for your buck, different league to the fiesta & escort

[@johneisen6341]

Ive got one of the last Mk3 Granada Scorpio facelifted again from 1992-1994 hatchback 😀

[@lewis72]

I have an E plate Scorpio. I love the standard 15" wheels on your F plate one. Mine had the 14" wheels, which when I bought it, had dreadful tyres on them too, so I bought a set of 4x4 7-spokes for it and put a set of Uniroyal winters on it. Would still like a set of these 15"s for it too though (they were the 4x4 wheels on Granadas up to '88, then the 2WD Scorpio wheels onwards)

[@Batesandrw]

Love em. 😊

[@arthurdardalis]

Best car Ford ever made and will make It s so comfortable and refined, handles great, better ride than the Mercedes

[@timothyraven6820]

Great car I had a saloon version which was a 2.9 24 vale V6 Cosworthand mine was the 1990 model in black and was fully loaded and was a beastandi sadly had to sell it and turn in my licence due to ill health

[@davidperrett7262]

I had 1 best car I had. Mine was only a 2.0 twin cam with a auto box. Felt quite quick for a 4 cylinder. I imagine the v6 a tad smoother.

[@ursusmaritimus7159]

I too had the 2.0 DOHC and indeed it felt fast. My Dad had the 2.9 and wow did it shift! I drove it from Oxford to London at 3am in a time I am unwiling to admit to ;)

[@oakwoods55]

My dad had a K reg 24v cosworth. That thing used to chew up the auto box and all 4 cats, on a regular basis. He bought a another 24v sometime later, this time it was the Scorpio estate (bug eye). That one was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Ford did nothing different to this car, to make it stand out. The only clue was. 2x small 24v badges bellow the side repeaters on the front wings. The car was even given the std alloys this time. I’ve lost count how many Granada’s my dad has owned.

[@lewis72]

The earlier Granada Scorpios had the rear badge the other way round. i.e. : GRANADA scorpio

[@clarkneil1980]

Leather seats = Scorpio Granada and cloth seats = Granada Scorpio.

[@trabali5168]

had the same in maroon............most comfortable car i had!

[@version736ha2]

Great vid. Thanks

[@iDayno]

I've always thought these were a bit ugly but it looks like a nice old thing, good save!

[@Via_The_Void]

The Granada's were never ugly. The Scorpio was a bit American yeah but this version of Granada looks like the Sierra's big brother, which of course is what it was.

[@sqwidink1]

Great car! Got one mi sen

[@1066gaz]

Always fancied one back in the day along with the sierra xr4 & 4x4 but too much back then for a 18 year old back in 88. I plumped for the good old chevette instead.

[@thekidkingofcars3368]

Nice my dad used to have one!

[@soyonsserieux9264]

Perfecto ford scorpio

[@reneeshreni3105]

Good vehicle

[@michael5089]

A great watch thank you!! Was it rot free? Will you keep it? 👊👍

[@lewis72]

Unlike the Mk1 & Mk2, you can get a lot of stuff in the Mk3 without needing the estate version. I've had a full-height fridge freezer in mine as well as the sack barrow !

[@lewis72]

... would probably prefer a Rover 3500 VdP EFi though.

[@johnstannard8366]

Had a Mk 2 2.8 Ghia x. It was fully loaded to today's standard of car.

[@lewis72]

5:24 I've yet to work out what that blanked switch would be for !

[@oakwoods55]

I’m sure it was it was so do with headlight levelling in other countries.

[@AndyK.1]

For taxi model. Turns on interior lights

[@lewis72]

@@AndyK.1 Thanks ! I did think that it must have been something Taxi related as even the fully-loaded Scorpio still had that blanked off.

[@theshems7468]

I’m surprised how much equipment is on that thing, when I was a kid my uncle had a C reg one when I was a kid

[@jamesgallagher1992]

Jeez that really is fully loaded spec...