Ford granada 1976

[David Lee]

one of these is coming to an auction close to me. And I really doubt it will go for much.How are these for U/SA?

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by David Lee

one of these is coming to an auction close to me. And I really doubt it will go for much.How are these for U/SA?

Look it up.
The combo looks like it went 10 rounds with Sonny Liston.

[Shadylane]

Originally Posted by David Lee

one of these is coming to an auction close to me. And I really doubt it will go for much.How are these for U/SA?

The Granada is a little heavy (3260 plus driver) and the 302 horsepower was adjusted up in August of this year when the Maverick was hit. I'm not sure why they lumped the Maverick and Granada together. Even at 163 hp it could run under the index, in my opinion.

If its a V-8 car that would be a plus so you don't have to chase down heads and an intake. Pre 1980 Granadas have leaf spring rear ends, and either an 8 inch, 9 inch, 7.5 or a wierdo 8.7 according to some folks. Front suspension is the older Ford stuff, common.

If the interior is rough that could be a challenge finding the correct panels etc. I went through that with my Fairmont.

It would be a unique addition to U/SA.

Not likley a dime rocket BTW.

Good luck.

[Paul Wong]

Why would this still not go 1.20 +under.?
I get everyone is spoiled with 129 -147 hp combos which have 2.00+ under potential?

[David Lee]

Originally Posted by Shadylane

The Granada is a little heavy (3260 plus driver) and the 302 horsepower was adjusted up in August of this year when the Maverick was hit. I'm not sure why they lumped the Maverick and Granada together. Even at 163 hp it could run under the index, in my opinion.

If its a V-8 car that would be a plus so you don't have to chase down heads and an intake. Pre 1980 Granadas have leaf spring rear ends, and either an 8 inch, 9 inch, 7.5 or a wierdo 8.7 according to some folks. Front suspension is the older Ford stuff, common.

If the interior is rough that could be a challenge finding the correct panels etc. I went through that with my Fairmont.

It would be a unique addition to U/SA.

Not likley a dime rocket BTW.

Good luck.

Here is what she looks like as far and the inside and the engine







and the outside

[Billy Nees]

I doubt that it could be gotten light enough. Later Granadas are based on the Fairmont.
I keep waiting for someone to do an 80 with a VV carb. I've played with them, they'll flow lots of air and still at 130 HP.

[Paradigm Shift]

That appears to be the vaunted Ghia model.

There are certainly lavish, opulent and comfortable appointments visible. I distinctly remember the new interior smell. The burl wood dash trim is quite elegant with just a smatter of sophistication designed to please all but the the most discriminate among us.

How about waiting for the premier opportunity to campaign the flagship Versailles? A sprightly 135 when equipped with the 351 combination.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Paul Wong

Why would this still not go 1.20 +under.?
I get everyone is spoiled with 129 -147 hp combos which have 2.00+ under potential?

It should, but I wouldn't bother, even if it was free.
As Billy pointed out, there are still many others rated lower.

[4406mopar]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Look it up.
The combo looks like it went 10 rounds with Sonny Liston.

Man those cars are still fugly. Build a 2bbl 69 Fbody instead. It won't get hit.

Wilson Pickett has a tune with some driving instructions for "Sally"

[Mike Graham]

That combination will still go WAAAAY under.