HIGHLIGHTS
- Superb condition throughout
- 2.9-litre 24v 6-cylinder Cosworth engine
- Only two registered owner’s
- Very low mileage
- Comprehensive service history
THE APPEAL
Introduced in 1994, the MkII Scorpio was a significant step up from the beloved Granada it replaced. With excellent road manners, the later Scorpio is a tempting ‘top drawer’ proposition capable of eating up the motorway miles in comfort.
Ford’s flagship model, this Ultima features the highly desirable and silky-smooth Cosworth 2.9-litre engine combined with superb trim levels, including sumptuous full leather upholstery and a host of creature comforts. In estate form, it also offers ample load space into the bargain.
This low mileage, two-owner, executive Ford is a rare find these days and is set to become even more desirable especially with the Cosworth power-plant discretely tucked under the bonnet.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered on the 22nd May 1998
- Original registration number
- Vin plates in-situ
- V5 (in the 2nd owner’s name)
- Owner’s Guide and Service Book
- Audio System information and key code
- Dovercourt Ford service stamps until 2010
- Last service stamp in August 2022 at 79,030 miles
- Battery invoice from 2019
- A couple of previous MOT’s
- ‘Pass’ MOT valid until 22nd August 2023
- Currently untaxed
This Scorpio was purchased new from Dovercourt Ford, Chelmsford, Essex, and remained in Essex with the second owner, and collector, from 2015 until recently.
Reassuringly, the original service book shows regular stamps from main dealer’s Dovercourt up to 67,892 miles, and further stamps to August 2022, when the last service was carried out at 79,030 miles, just 223 miles ago.
THE INTERIOR
- Sumptuous and ergonomically designed
- Extremely well looked after inside
- Body hugging Raven full Leather upholstery
- Excellent wood trim
- Electrically adjustable/heated front seats
- Great steering wheel, instrumentation and switchgear
- Cruise control, air-conditioning and twin airbags
- All electrical equipment appears to operate except the sunroof
- Undamaged door cards
- Plenty of rear passenger space
- Original premium sound system
- Carpeting and over mats would benefit from a clean
- Headlining has a few marks
- Rear load area carpeting is very presentable
- CD auto changer, tools and a good spare
THE EXTERIOR
- Fantastic State Blue paintwork
- One or two minor touched-in stone chips
- Nice and straight down the sides with no obvious scratches or dings
- Lighting is good apart from a cracked front spot light
- Good window glass and mirrors
- Solid ‘clunk’ when you shut the doors
- The chrome door handles, trim, roof bars and badges are good
- A few scuffs to the lower tailgate and back bumper
- The sills and wheel arches look sound
- Underneath is undersealed with some surface corrosion commensurate with age
- Original 16” alloys nicely painted and presentable
- Bravuris tyres up front and Autogrip ones at the rear with decent tread
THE MECHANICS
- Clean original-looking engine compartment
- 2,935 cc 24v V6 breathed on by Cosworth
- 4-speed Automatic transmission
- Economy and Sport modes
- ABS and traction control
- Light PAS Steering
- Performance suspension
- Competent brakes
- New battery in October 2019
- Affordable maintenance costs
This ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ certainly sounded sweet during the photoshoot. The vendor is in no doubt that it has been properly maintained throughout it’s life, as supported by the service history.
SUMMARY
If you fancy a well-made executive performance car, you can’t go far wrong with this refined top of the range ’90’s Ford.
Rare as hens teeth, you won’t see many of these on the road either, and in this condition, is a practical and fun consideration for any Ford and Cosworth enthusiast.
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