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Unit 4 Holt Business Park Widow Hill Road Burnley Lancashire

BB10 2TN

1979 Ford Granada MK 2 2.8 Injection GLS Manual, 30176 Miles For Sale

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The Holy Grail of Ford Granada's?


A unique and most possibly unrepeatable opportunity to purchase one of the most elusive Ford Granada MK2's in existence... a 1979 pre-facelift 2. 8 Injection GLS manual that has had just 3 previous owners and covered an incredible 30, 176 miles from new... and complete with a substantial service record and history file!

We must admit, it is not often that we find a car that excites us as much as this one... a completely unrestored Granada MK2? A manual 2. 8 Injection GLS... with just 30, 176 miles? A model that according to Wikipedia "immortalised the Ford Granada" after appearing in the latter series of The Sweeney.

According to - details above this is one of only three 2. 8i GLS models that are known to be left in existence. There is one 1978 registered car and two 1979 registered... and that is it! The Ford Granada Guild know of only one other, which means that there may just be two left!

The Oyster Gold metallic paintwork is in incredible condition, with the factory finish consistent throughout. A couple of very tiny, well touched in stone chips are hardly worthy of mention. All factory fit original panels remain in place and the correct date stamps are clearly visible for all to see. The original head lights and indicators remain crystal clear and damage free. All rubber body side mouldings and bumper corners are excellent. All bright work is superb, just one tiny indentation on one door trim is barely visible. This stunning car will stand up to even the most critical of buyers.

Internally, the car is just lovely. The Tan Beta cloth seats are still firm and supportive and the cloth is superb, with no loosening or stretching. The rear seats were protected with the original factory applied plastic covers until 12 months ago... this was removed due to the plastic deteriorating. It is needless to say that the rear seats really are like new. The carpet is ultra clean and undamaged. All door cards are scuff and mark free. The soft feel dashboard is completely free from any cracks and distortion. The wood dashboard inlay is again excellent. The original push button radio is still in place and in full working order. The headlining is as new. The cabin is a very special place to be and you would be forgiven for thinking that the car is brand new!... beautiful!

The correct date stamped alloy wheels are excellent and they are shod with the correct metric sized TRX tyres which are brand new... yes, brand new!

Mechanically, the car is superb and is wanting for nothing. The new owner can have peace of mind in knowing that nothing at all is needed. Having been maintained to the highest level throughout it's life, the following works have recently been carried out.
•New discs and pads
•New rear brake cylinders
•New front brake hoses
•Propshaft reconditioned
•New exhaust system from the manifold backwards
•New CV joints
•Service including fresh gearbox oil, brake fluid change and coolant change
•New water pump

As you can imagine, the car starts first turn of the key and it really is a pleasure to drive. The four speed manual gearbox is smooth and precise and is a delight to use.


First registered by Adams Ford of Peterborough on 06/ 06/ 1979 to a Mr C Bedford and it remained in his care until 2006. Since 2006 the car has remained in the care of two like minded enthusiasts. Yes, we do appreciate that the 2. 8 Injection graphics were never intended for this car and they can be very easily removed at the new owners request if they wish to do so. We are also aware that the front Spot Lights are not the standard fitment... they are Lucas Driving Lamps and along with the decals, they were the first owners choice to make his car stand out from everyone else's! If we all cast our minds back 38 years, this was quite the norm! Apart from that, it is just as Ford intended.

Not only rare... but, more importantly, it has been cherished and pampered by the 3 owners that have had the privilege to own such a fantastic, ultra rare Fast Ford... the car is quite simply... truly beautiful!



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