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.

[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.

[David Lee]

well this idea is dead, the auction company throws on way too much ectra fees and outs this car out of reach.

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by David Lee

well this idea is dead, the auction company throws on way too much ectra fees and outs this car out of reach.

They might have done you a favor Dave.
I owned one years ago, and even with two doors, it`s pretty homely looking.


Mike A114

[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?

[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.

[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