Highlights

Extremely rare 4x4 V6 Granada with manual gearbox
Highly presented and largely standard car in very good order
Plush Ghia model in original order including factory stereo
Recent MOT in August 2024 with no advisories

The Appeal

In the 1980s, triggered by the Audi Quattro, car makers were scrabbling to launch 4x4 variants of their everyday models. The Mk3 Granada was built as Ford’s technological tour de force, a very modern halo car, and this car, the all wheel drive variant, was designed to keep Mercedes, Audi and BMW out of the specially allocated executive car parking places.

The 4x4 features an epicyclic centre differential that splits drive 34% to the front and 66% to the rear, giving drivers the rear bias typical of a classic Ford, but with the surefootedness of those Audi rally raiders. These were expensive cars and sold in tiny numbers, making them exceptionally rare today. The manual gearbox version, as here, is a virtual curate’s egg. Records indicate just one 4x4 Ghia is currently UK road-registered.

As you can see in the photos, it is in extremely good condition. It has ‘show star’ written all over it. The light grey paintwork and matching blue/grey interior look barely used, the underside likewise. Aside from the smart BBS split rims, it appears largely standard, right down to the factory audio system. We spotted a coupe of extremely minor cosmetic points in the photos, but nothing of great concern.

The car was last MOTd in August 2024, so will need to be retested before hitting the road. The last test had no advisories. Once done you get a very practical, comfortable classic that is rarer than most exotica.

Key Information

Mileage: 152,184 miles (not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: no current MOT, last test expired 7th August 2025
Technical specs: 2,933cc ‘Cologne’ 150bhp V6 petrol, 5-speed manual, four-wheel drive
Paperwork: some history documentation since June 2025 advised by seller

The Detail

Very well-kept grey metallic paintwork which appears to be Ford Mercury Grey
Few signs of age to bodywork and fittings except very minor points
Fitted with quality BBS split rim lattice alloys in good order
Toyo Proxes tyres fitted all round
Underside in very good order and very clean too as shown in photos
Unpainted bumpers present with few indications of use
No structural advisories on MOT
Blue/grey fabric Ghia specification interior in very good order
Interior fittings including door cards, carpets and headlining present well
Features original stereo and other fittings
Soome light age to note to gear gaiter
The vendor describes the exterior condition as presenting like new
The vendor states the mechanical condition is perfect
Acquired by current keeper in June 2025

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