Ford Granada (EUR) MkII Phase 1 1977 - 1981

The Ford Granada (EUR) is an emblematic European prestige sedan, launched in 1972 and produced across three distinct generations until 1994, embodying Ford's ambition to conquer the premium segment of the automotive market. The Ford Granada (EUR) story begins in Cologne with a philosophy of spacious and comfortable long-distance touring, positioned between the Cortina and German luxury sedans such as the Mercedes W114 or the Opel Admiral. Through its generations, the Ford Granada (EUR) evolved from the angular and chrome-laden styling of the 1970s to the progressive aerodynamics of the 1980s, displaying a philosophy of British comfort combined with European engineering, with engine options ranging from four-cylinder to V6 petrol depending on markets. The first generation (1972-1977) laid the foundations with its refined lines and plush interior, followed by a second iteration (1977-1985) marked by stylistic modernization and the introduction of front-wheel drive in parallel, then a final generation (1985-1994) that completely rethinks the model around enhanced safety values and increased on-board technology. The Ford Granada (EUR) model progressively eclipsed in the face of rising competition from German and Japanese sedans, before being withdrawn from the catalog in 1994, making way for other Ford strategies in Europe. Today, the Granada remains a collector's reference and a testament to automotive expertise from the 1970s-1990s, sought after in the Ford Granada (EUR) used market for its historical heritage and timeless charm.