Classic (old, retro) cars for sale £0-5k

[morgrp]

DoctorX said:

Oh.

(they're still horrible)

You're mad - they're awesome. I always loved the 2.8i S with those alloys:

[0a]

I think it's even better for not being a Ghia - the chap who ordered it wanted the biggest engine - without nonsense.

Buyers do the opposite today - the junk 2.0 or 3.0 diesel is ordered with everything extras are the most important thing.

[DoctorX]

morgrp said:

You're mad - they're awesome. I always loved the 2.8i S with those alloys:

Fair enough. Isn't that a 2.8 Injection (not a 2.8i)? Don't recall an 'S'. Nice car.

[dbdb]

That's the later facelifted Granada, so it's the 2.8 Injection. The 2.8iS was an earlier car. The wheels are the same style as the Ghia, but a different size - the Injection had metric 390mm wheels, which were painted white; quite unusual for the time. The Injection was about the same price as the 2.8 Ghia, and had a lower but sportier spec, with Recaro sports seats and sports suspension, but without all the Ghia trimings. they were fairly rare cars.

The Ghia X wasn't available from the time of launch on the face lifted Granada. For a time, the 2.8 Ghia/ 2.8i Ghia were the still the top models. After a time, Ford decided the Granada had become over priced in comparison to its rivals (it was similar money to a Mercedes 280E) - and dropped the 2.8 Ghia by about £2k.

Post price drop, it wasn't quite the same car though, loosing quite a lot of spec. You can spot these lower spec Granada 2.8 Ghias by their lack of front fog lights. The 2.8 Ghia X was launched at this time. It was basically the original pre-price drop 2.8 Ghia, but with air conditioning and electric seat adjustment too IIRC.

I do like the mk 2 Granada. They're such good looking cars - and as a 2.8 Ghia, very impressive too. The high spec Granadas were at least a match for the 5 Series or W123 Mercedes of the time in my view.

[DoctorX]

A Ghia X Executive for me. Some of the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in.

[GreatGranny]

31mph said:

If you don't desperately need the space, I'd keep it locked up a few more years, the value will only rise

Coupe and estates seem to be more desirable.
Should have kept my original 318is I sold a few years ago for next to nothing.

[golfer19]

DoctorX said:

0a said:

985 FORD GRANADA 2.8 AUTOMATIC MK2, ELDERLY OWNER, 81,000 MILES

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-FORD-GRANADA-2-8-AU...

Shame it's not a Ghia X and those wheel trims would have to go.

A proper Ghia X with leather

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C599959#

[43034]

golfer19 said:

A proper Ghia X with leather

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C599959#

fking right.


I could drive around pretending i'm Cowley.

[iva cosworth]

43034 said:

golfer19 said:

A proper Ghia X with leather

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C599959#

fking right.


I could drive around pretending i'm Cowley.

He sat in the back mostly,you'll need a chauffeur.

[43034]

iva cosworth said:

He sat in the back mostly,you'll need a chauffeur.

You're right, however I do remember him driving the red one around some country lanes looking for Bodie/Doyle so i'll just reinact that episode

[PowerslideSWE]

Very handsome cars the Granadas, they used to be plentiful here aswell (Sweden) now I can't remember when I spotted one last.

That Ghia X with cow in it looks fab.

[Hugo a Gogo]

nice Maxi, quite a low estimate
http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

[ZiggyNiva]

I did post this in the bargain basement thread, as it's not up to the usual standard for here. However it may be of interest to someone as I don't think it would take to much to tidy up

How about a V6 Volvo 760 estate with MOT and a private plate for £320

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/177134/volv...

As usual with these things if I hadn't just bought a second car I would have had this myself

[Pothole]

ZiggyNiva said:

I did post this in the bargain basement thread, as it's not up to the usual standard for here. However it may be of interest to someone as I don't think it would take to much to tidy up

How about a V6 Volvo 760 estate with MOT and a private plate for £320

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/177134/volv...

As usual with these things if I hadn't just bought a second car I would have had this myself

Private plate? It's a Norn Irrn number is all.

[ZiggyNiva]

Pothole said:

Private plate? It's a Norn Irrn number is all.

You are obviously correct, however a lot of people in GB buy them as Private plates, and National Numbers have valued it at £850. Not something they would do with a generic GB plate.

[GreatGranny]

If anyone pays £850 for a plate they are mad! :-)

[Pothole]

ZiggyNiva said:

Pothole said:

Private plate? It's a Norn Irrn number is all.

You are obviously correct, however a lot of people in GB buy them as Private plates, and National Numbers have valued it at £850. Not something they would do with a generic GB plate.

Is that what they'd pay you for it or just what they'd advertise it for and probably not achieve?

I know what people do, I still wouldn't describe it as a private plate.

[GreatGranny]

ZiggyNiva said:

I did post this in the bargain basement thread, as it's not up to the usual standard for here. However it may be of interest to someone as I don't think it would take to much to tidy up

How about a V6 Volvo 760 estate with MOT and a private plate for £320

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/177134/volv...

As usual with these things if I hadn't just bought a second car I would have had this myself

Found this as well.

Nice 528i Touring which won't take a huge amount to tidy up and MOT.

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/177340/528i...

[CoolFool]

irocfan said:

CoolFool said:

I have such a hate for these things! I hate most replica cars,

care to reconsider?

The first one will not appear.
Driving a replica is a way of saying that you wish you had a real one! That's my problem! I also dislike recreations of classics, like the Singer 911 and Eagle E-type

[Legacywr]

What could possibly go wrong?

http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...