Description
A rare opportunity to purchase this pristine Ford Orion 1. 6i Ghia in Crystal Blue first registered on Wednesday 27th April 1988, An immaculate car of single ownership from first registration.
EXTERIOR
This exceptional Orion Ghia 1. 6i is finished in a cost optional Crystal Blue metallic. The gloss finish has been preserved thanks to the low miles covered together with regular garage storage with dust cover when not in use. All paintwork & panels are original. Side mouldings with red inserts are untouched. All glass is registration number etched. The car retains its dealer number plates front and rear and all Ghia badges are present.
INTERIOR
Trimmed in shadow Grey cloth with matching door panel inserts the materials unique to the Ghia model are in pristine condition, the coloured keyed carpet has been protected by genuine floor mats from new, together with low mileage fully substantiate the cherished ownership. All switchgear is functional and surrounding dash trim in excellent condition. Beneath the panel in the immaculate boot area reveals the unused spare wheel & tyre, the Ford radio and cassette holder remains fitted with amplified speaker control.
EQUIPMENT
Heated electrically adjustable door mirrors, Heated front & rear windscreen, rear windscreen incorporated aerial, central locking, tinted glass, tilt/ slide sunroof with louvered blind, split-folding 60:40 rear seats extends the large boot aria, rear seat centre armrest, electrically operated front windows, front and rear headrests, Fuel Mileage Computer, tachometer, quartz digital clock, centre console with integral coin slots cassette storage, cigarette lighter, Original FM cassette player with amplified balance control, glove box illumination, boot light, front & rear mud flaps.
ENGINE & GEARBOX
The 1. 6 litre CVH OHC 4-cylinder fuel injected engine (as in XR3i) produces 105 bhp together with the 5 speed manual gearbox allowing a top speed of 115mph and 0-60mph in 8. 4 seconds. Regular servicing plus the low mileage covered installs confidence in an immaculately presented engine bay.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Ghia i specification full Alloy wheels in immaculate condition on 185x14 Orion Ghia i specified Pirelli 600 tyres with ample tread. Ford locking wheel nuts with box are included. the diagonally-split dual line servo assisted braking system with front discs and self-adjusting rear drums stops the car with assurance.
HISTORY FILE
Supplied by Ford Main Dealers, Laidlaw Ltd of Brentwood Essex (now Allens Ford) and registered new on Wednesday the 27th April 1988, The stamped service book is substantiated by hard copy service invoices. All handbooks are present. MOT’d until 30-06-22.
I have owned this fabulous blue oval for 33 years & have been its only driver, it has been used solely for private & pleasure purposes I am now a retired Driving Instructor.
I hope the new owner will enjoy it & looks after it as I have.
Many more pictures available.
