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Title: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 29 June 2009, 20:27:20
Now get ready for a lot of pictures, I really did give it a good clean earlier not that it was dirty but it had 6 years worth of dust and crap on it.

Here's the result it's actually blue but looks black  :y


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/Scorpio.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0269.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0271.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0274.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0275.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0281.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0283.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0284.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0281.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0287.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0288.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0293.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0290.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0289.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0277.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0276.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0278.jpg)


(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/GrizzlyLiam/DSCF0280.jpg)


It is such a clean car  :y

Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 29 June 2009, 20:36:48
That's come up really well Del! :y :y :y  It looks for nice indeed in fact! :-* :-* :-* :y :y

Now I thought I'd never say that about a Scorpio! :D :D :D 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 29 June 2009, 20:37:36
What size of engine has it got? :-/ :-/
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 29 June 2009, 20:48:19
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What size of engine has it got? :-/ :-/
Only a 2.0  :( But was still shifting today  :D
O and it passed the mot too  :y
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: sidewaysmv6 on 29 June 2009, 20:56:07
thats a proper tidy one del!the seats look very comfy!
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: jimmas on 29 June 2009, 20:56:31
looks a nice car mate, used to have the earlier granadas loved them.  :y
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Monza on 29 June 2009, 21:02:46
Nearly got myself one of those a few times. A 2.9 24v Ultima Estate sounds about right! 8-)
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 29 June 2009, 21:04:15
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thats a proper tidy one del!the seats look very comfy!

As comfy as the S-class I sat in at the motorshow, and I can say that with my hand on my heart you seriously dont feel the bumps!
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: redelitev6 on 29 June 2009, 21:06:38
Very rare to see such a clean one these days-nice one
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 29 June 2009, 21:10:07
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Very rare to see such a clean one these days-nice one
Thank you very much  :y
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: crazyjoetavola on 29 June 2009, 21:15:38
Came up very well LSG 8-) 8-)

I always liked the big Fords.  I was driving a Volvo 240 on an occasion, went in to fuel it up and drove out in a very nice MK2 Granada 2.8 in that lovely metallic red with the black vinyl roof, purchased instead of the fuel :D :D

Needless to say, when I got the car home, I was beaten mercilessly ;D ;D
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 29 June 2009, 21:24:40
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Came up very well LSG 8-) 8-)

I always liked the big Fords.  I was driving a Volvo 240 on an occasion, went in to fuel it up and drove out in a very nice MK2 Granada 2.8 in that lovely metallic red with the black vinyl roof, purchased instead of the fuel :D :D

Needless to say, when I got the car home, I was beaten mercilessly ;D ;D
Always wanted a 2.8i but I got a 3.0 Capri instead which blew up  :-/
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: i260 on 30 June 2009, 01:27:37
Any intentions of seeking out the later headlamps with the smoked edges on them to reduce the 'bug-eye' appearence?

Good clean example - a testomony to the owner(s), old fords can last!
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Sjors-V6 on 30 June 2009, 11:25:18
Never say that to an Ford, but it looks realy nice !!  8-)
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: platty on 30 June 2009, 14:42:27
Random bit of information for you, but production of the Scorpio finished 11 years ago today   :-[

Very tidy model by the way...  :y
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: AndyVXR300 on 30 June 2009, 18:22:12
Looking good mate :y

Them seats look a bit comfy also
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 30 June 2009, 18:25:01
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Random bit of information for you, but production of the Scorpio finished 11 years ago today   :-[

Very tidy model by the way...  :y
Thats kind of freaky, thanks for the comments it is the best example I have seen to be honest  :y

Very very comfy Andy mate  :y
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 30 June 2009, 18:26:34
Was thinking of darker headlamps on it too  :)
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Martin_1962 on 30 June 2009, 19:01:51
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Random bit of information for you, but production of the Scorpio finished 11 years ago today   :-[

Very tidy model by the way...  :y


Sales were very low about 3:1 in favour of the Omega compared to 1:1 Granada to Senator/Carlton.

The styling had a lot to do with it
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 30 June 2009, 19:24:05
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Random bit of information for you, but production of the Scorpio finished 11 years ago today   :-[

Very tidy model by the way...  :y


Sales were very low about 3:1 in favour of the Omega compared to 1:1 Granada to Senator/Carlton.

The styling had a lot to do with it
Comfort didn't though  :)
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: cam2502 on 30 June 2009, 22:23:10
Very nice looking car there mate :y. Still miss my cossie,and it was in very good condition as well. Often wonder why i sold it. Car i replaced it with was a mazda 626! :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: i260 on 30 June 2009, 22:40:35
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Very nice looking car there mate :y. [size=20]Still miss my cossie,and it was in very good condition as well. Often wonder why i sold it. Car i replaced it with was a mazda 626![/size][/b] :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

 :exclamation :question ;D

We won't even ask why!
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 01 July 2009, 19:23:59
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Very nice looking car there mate :y. [size=20]Still miss my cossie,and it was in very good condition as well. Often wonder why i sold it. Car i replaced it with was a mazda 626![/size][/b] :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

 :exclamation :question ;D

We won't even ask why!
I think thats best  ;D
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 01 July 2009, 19:55:46
Thats a very nice scorp. I can't say I'm too keen on the pepper pot alloys but they do seem in damn good condition. You've always got Steve Saville off ebay, he's not too far away for parts. I was always buying bits off him near Romford.
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 01 July 2009, 20:04:28
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Thats a very nice scorp. I can't say I'm too keen on the pepper pot alloys but they do seem in damn good condition. You've always got Steve Saville off ebay, he's not too far away for parts. I was always buying bits off him near Romford.
Handy to know cheers mate, was some of the 12 spoke alloys for it to be honest  :)
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: omegadti on 01 July 2009, 20:29:42
Just about 12 years ago this week I backed my 2.0 Ghia Granada off the drive and a load of water fell down from the sunroof on top of me - I went out and on impulse bought a 2.5td Scorpio that never did more than 30mpg - didn't realise that it didn't have a Ford engine until one of the head gaskets went and was a pig to repair.  Much prefer my Omega :)
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 01 July 2009, 20:52:26
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Just about 12 years ago this week I backed my 2.0 Ghia Granada off the drive and a load of water fell down from the sunroof on top of me - I went out and on impulse bought a 2.5td Scorpio that never did more than 30mpg - didn't realise that it didn't have a Ford engine until one of the head gaskets went and was a pig to repair.  Much prefer my Omega :)
Never had one problem with this car, other than autobox which was there when it was p/x'd for my old fiesta van, he also gave me 500 quid to sort the box with.
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 02 July 2009, 01:21:53
Condition - lovely. Be proud of yourself.

Car - Sorry, I am genuinely very sorry....but give me an Omega any day!!
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: Del Boy on 02 July 2009, 16:28:54
Thanks for comments  :y
Title: Re: Here's some picture's of the Ford Big
Post by: yatesDELTA on 08 July 2009, 10:29:20
Funny about the 2.5TD scorp engine, a few months ago when my omega was buggared again i nearly bought a scorpio diesel estate for 300 since my omega cost about 450 to repair. Decided against it eventually, shame becuase it was a much nicer condition than my omega with half the miles and the same year. Just worried it would be a money pit like the omega and after spending silly money on it i didnt want to go through that again