1987 Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia Injection (Mk2) Manual

Highlights

• Range-topping Ghia Injection with a 105PS fuel-injected 1.6-litre engine and five-speed manual

• Just 41,992 miles showing on the odometer

• Smart silver paintwork with even gaps across the majority of the car

• Period Ghia kit including a glass sunroof, heated front windscreen switchgear and trip computer

• Invoices dating back to 1989 plus the original bill of sale

Overview

Ford knew how to do a brochure in the 80s, and the Orion Ghia Injection was the page you lingered on. When the four-door saloon was facelifted in 1986, the Ghia Injection sat at the very top of the Orion range. It paired top-spec Ghia trim with a fuel-injected 1.6-litre, making it the Orion to have if you wanted the full works.

That engine is the 1,596cc single-overhead-cam CVH four-cylinder, fed by Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection, a proper period engineering treat. It makes 105PS (104bhp) and 101lb ft, good for 0-60mph in around 9.5 seconds and a top speed of around 115mph. Add a five-speed manual and front-wheel drive, and you've got lively, eager pace for a four-door with a usable boot and room for the family.

This 1987 car is a genuinely smart example, with silver paint over original grey Ghia velour making for a classic pairing. The odometer shows just 41,992 miles, and the panel gaps are even across the majority of the car, which is always a good sign. The Ghia's period gadgets, including the glass sunroof and trip computer, are on board, and the original Ford pepperpot alloys finish the look off nicely at each corner.

A folder of invoices stretching back to 1989 sits alongside the original bill of sale, which makes for a pleasing supporting act. Crisp, well-specified and every inch the range-topper, this is a lovely slice of top-rung 80s Ford luxury with bags of character. We reckon it'll turn heads at any classic meet, and in plenty of supermarket car parks along the way too.

History and documentation

• First registered on 08 Jan 1987

• Service invoices as follows: Jun 2026 @ 41,660 miles, Dec 2013, Aug 2013, Dec 2011 @ 36,227 miles, Mar 2010 @ 35,698 miles, Dec 2008 @ 35,246 miles, Nov 2005 @ 32,504 miles, Jun 2004, Dec 2003 @ 30,867 miles, Dec 2002, Nov 2001 @ 28,724 miles, Nov 2000 @ 27,184 miles, Dec 1999, Dec 1998, Nov 1996 @ 20,563 miles, Dec 1995, Dec 1994 @ 17,149 miles, Dec 1993 @ 15,250 miles, Dec 1992, Dec 1991 @ 11,927 miles, Apr 1989 @ 6,038 miles

• Water pump and timing belt invoiced in Dec 1994

• Unleaded conversion invoiced in Dec 1998

• New cam belt fitted in Sep 2026, according to the vendor

• Original bill of sale, comprising the Ford order form and supplying dealer receipts from late 1986 totalling £9,394.20

• V5C present

• Current MOT expires 10 Jul 2027

• HPI clear

• The vendor tells us one set of keys is supplied

• According to the vendor, a stamped service book and the original Ford book pack are also included

Interior

• Original grey Ghia velour throughout, clean and in very good condition

• Headlining is smooth and taut with no sag, and the interior light works

• Equipment includes electric front windows with manual rear winders, electric mirror adjustment, a trip computer and heated front and rear screen switches

• Original Ford radio cassette player, complete with a tray of period cassettes

• Rev counter and Ford three-spoke steering wheel, which has a light wear sheen on the rim

• Driver's seat  bolsters show no obvious wear

• Grey vinyl front door pulls show notable scuffing and wear on their upper edges

• Ford footwell mats and rear parcel-shelf speakers are fitted

• Boot carpet is tidy

• Door shut strikers show light chips and tarnish

Exterior

• Silver paintwork with black lower cladding and rubbing strips carrying red pinstripe inserts

• Ghia shield badges on the front wings and ORION 1.6i Ghia badging on the boot lid

• Ford-branded twin driving lamps in the grille and a glass sunroof

• Even gaps across the majority of the car, with no panel damage seen

• Both door mirror housings carry light surface marks and scuffing

• Small light surface mark, possibly a chip, at the rear edge of the bonnet by a hinge

• Boot aperture corners have rough seam sealer, and the offside corner shows two tiny rust-coloured spots at the seam worth inspecting

• Fuel cap lock barrel shows wear and tarnish

• Original Ford pepperpot alloys show no kerbing on the faces visible in our close-ups

• Toyo Proxes CF2 185/60 R14 tyres with plenty of tread; the vendor tells us they're new

• Rear mud flaps, single chrome tailpipe, high-level brake light, heated rear screen and registration-etched glass

• Supplying dealer sticker on the rear screen

• Scorpion alarm sticker in the rear door glass; the vendor tells us the period alarm works

• We've no underside photos, and rear arch lips show no blistering in the available shots, so we'd encourage an inspection

Mechanical

• 1,596cc SOHC CVH four-cylinder engine with Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection

• 105PS (104bhp) at 6,000rpm and 101lb ft at 4,800rpm

• 5-speed manual gearbox

• Front-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in c. 9.5sec and a top speed of c. 115mph

• Engine bay is complete and original-looking, with the Ford-script alloy inlet plenum and original labels

• Cosmetic surface rust on the cam cover, where the paint is flaking, and on the exhaust manifold, plus light tarnish on some brackets

• No wet leaks visible in the photos, though we've no images of the brakes, suspension or underside

• The vendor tells us everything works and the car drives well with no mechanical issues

• New cam belt fitted in Sep 2026, according to the vendor

• Serviced in Jun 2026 at 41,660 miles, and the vendor tells us it's ready to use

Summary

A smart silver Ghia Injection with the full period kit and just 41,992 miles showing is a proper treat for any 80s Ford fan. The fuel-injected 1.6-litre and five-speed manual give it the go to match the gadgets, with invoices and the bill of sale in support. It looks ready to enjoy, so all it needs now is someone to put that sunroof to good use.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Bacup, Lancashire.