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Jun 16, 2020 12:04:23 GMT
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![]() Hi all after a long sabbatical I finally have another retro under my custodianship... It's not quite the Mk2 Granada I'm used to having but unfortunately my pockets aren't as deep as they once were... So with that in mind I took the plunge on this... One elderly lady owner since 1998 - bought as an ex demonstrator having traded in her 1990 820. She decided to give up driving having suffered a stroke at the age of 94! The bodywork is sound enough although it does look like it's been driven by a pensioner - tell take scratches and scrapes from the M&S carpark. It came with the original bill of sale and a FSH - more shockingly everything electrical works! It drives beautifully and it would appear there are only a few minor niggles to sort out bodywork wise. I will get a few interior shots once she's had a good valet... Dan   |
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Last Edit: Jun 16, 2020 12:14:30 GMT by mongchop
Never confuse morals with standards!
1980 mk2 Granada estate - Pre-facelift
Previous rides.....
Seat Ibiza 1.8 GTi
Focus ST170
Mercedes C200 Sport Saloon
Volvo 850R estate (manual)
1979 Mk2 Granada
1990 Sierra Gl
Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4
Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed
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Jun 16, 2020 13:43:55 GMT
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Handsome!
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Rover 800siMercdan68
@forddan68
Club Retro Rides Member 68
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Like that nice clean car, well bought fella
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Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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Marc
Posted a lot
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Jun 18, 2020 10:20:57 GMT
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Striking looking cars these. Always fancied one.
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Jun 30, 2020 10:13:24 GMT
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Never confuse morals with standards!
1980 mk2 Granada estate - Pre-facelift
Previous rides.....
Seat Ibiza 1.8 GTi
Focus ST170
Mercedes C200 Sport Saloon
Volvo 850R estate (manual)
1979 Mk2 Granada
1990 Sierra Gl
Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4
Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed
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Thats a lovely looking car. I have owned my 1992 820si since 2002, one of the best cars I ever bought. In 18 years, it has never failed to start and always got me home.These cars have their niggles, like the T16 oil leak from the corner of the cylinder head but that is easily fixed with the copper pipe mod. Always be sure to have the emergency code with you in case you get looked out and the immobiliser comes on. Cars have ended up being scrapped for just that one reason.
Enjoy.
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The fastback is such a lovely shape.
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Jul 15, 2020 10:25:57 GMT
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Gorgeous, and Nightfire Red, the best colour too.
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CURRENT FLEET
'91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate)
'99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles)
'01 Mini (#869)
'06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Good looking these fastback models and in one of the best colours too. I have owned a couple of 800 saloons plus a Coupe and recently bought another 820 Sterling saloon, so interested in seeing how you get on with this.
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 I had this for a week when they were new |
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So.. after a 2 year sabbatical (change of Mrs, change of house and change of job) I've decided I should update this! Having other priorities on the 800 had to take a bit of a back seat and in doing so needs a bit of tlc which I really don't have the time for at the moment... Roll forward to earlier this week when pulling up at home the new much nicer Mrs was stood on the drive with... Another 820! She saw it advertised on faceache marketplace and wanted to surprise me - definitely a keeper! Identical spec as my other one but with straighter bodywork. Dry stored for 8 years then put back on the road in 2018 and used sparingly up until now. Full service history as per it's sister car and drives absolutely superbly.... She's a beaut.....        |
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Last Edit: May 8, 2022 11:08:23 GMT by mongchop
Never confuse morals with standards!
1980 mk2 Granada estate - Pre-facelift
Previous rides.....
Seat Ibiza 1.8 GTi
Focus ST170
Mercedes C200 Sport Saloon
Volvo 850R estate (manual)
1979 Mk2 Granada
1990 Sierra Gl
Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4
Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed
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ovimor
North East
...It'll be ME!
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.... Better headlights 😉
[gets coat..]
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Knowledge is to know a Tomato is a 'fruit' - Wisdom, on the other hand, is knowing not to put it in a 'fruit salad'!
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No same spec as far as I'm aware....
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Never confuse morals with standards!
1980 mk2 Granada estate - Pre-facelift
Previous rides.....
Seat Ibiza 1.8 GTi
Focus ST170
Mercedes C200 Sport Saloon
Volvo 850R estate (manual)
1979 Mk2 Granada
1990 Sierra Gl
Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4
Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed
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Now that's a good find.
The Mrs not the car.... 😉
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