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[Boggy]

Both a consul then the Granada were used in the series according to website that gave a run down on cars in the series, the Granada is the one with the spot lights, I particularly like the Bedford ck van that was high jacked for its cargo of watches I think it was?

[mantahatch]

   The one used in the TV series was actually a Consul with a 3 litre engine fitted.
I banger raced my dads old one.P reg 3 litre ghia auto. managed to get five full meetings out of it before it was totally wrecked and engine expired while only running on three!
Keith B

I seem to recall there was an aluminium one available from aftermarket tuning type people.  I cant believe there are any left running the fibre ones.
When they went it was just like a cam belt going. Mine managed to snap 10 out of 12 rockers I think it was. Thankfully no piston/valve damage.
Sold it the following week and then had the police round, it had been used as some kind of getaway car about 60 miles away from me 

[cam2502]

I loved the Granada, had 3 over the years. A 2.0LX, a 2.3 Ghia and a 2.9 Scorpio , that was my favourite. Couldnt half shift.

[sassanach]

still got mine,a 1977 3 litre granada coupe auto

[The Red Baron]

still got mine,a 1977 3 litre granada coupe auto

ooooooo drrrroooollll. now they are nice.

[Keith ABS]

  My eldest son was given a 3 litre ghia coupe on his RAF base a few years ago. Went all the way up there to look at bringing it home. It was a bit to tender to bring back the 300 miles. about 20 hours work welding the floor to make it safe for banger racing. got in touch with friends nephew and he drove 8 hours from Scotland to pick it up and take it home. Had it running two days later. I brought home the 2.0 Vectra the boy had bought for £50 and a box of biscuits, 10 months MOT and a load of extras factry fitted to the car.
Keith B

[BazaJT]

I've always known the "Sweeney" car to be a Consul 3 litre GT [very  rare]but a Granada may have been used at some point.The MK1 is the last Ford I really liked especially that Ghia coupe lovely!

[Steve Brookman]

The original gold one in The Sweeney was a Consul 3.0GT. NHK 295M-it's currently being restored (see Sweeney website). The one the garage owner has is not this one. They then had a couple of 3.0 Granada Ghia's-Gold and a Jupiter Red if I remember and then a Mk2.8iS in silver. My old man had a 3.0 manual which I was let loose on after passing my test. Would love another but they are now attracting alot of money!

Steve

[Boggy]

There's a runner on eBay for £2500 but I have no spare money till end of next summer, like I said, need a bike first :-p

[Vamps]

The original gold one in The Sweeney was a Consul 3.0GT. NHK 295M-it's currently being restored (see Sweeney website). The one the garage owner has is not this one. They then had a couple of 3.0 Granada Ghia's-Gold and a Jupiter Red if I remember and then a Mk2.8iS in silver. My old man had a 3.0 manual which I was let loose on after passing my test. Would love another but they are now attracting alot of money!

Steve

Lizzie is the expert on this subject........

[omega3000]

There's a runner on eBay for £2500 but I have no spare money till end of next summer, like I said, need a bike first :-p

What bike you looking at getting , last one i had was an FJR 1200 ... old nail but was smooth as silk for 400 notes with a full mot 

[Lizzie_Zoom]

The original gold one in The Sweeney was a Consul 3.0GT. NHK 295M-it's currently being restored (see Sweeney website). The one the garage owner has is not this one. They then had a couple of 3.0 Granada Ghia's-Gold and a Jupiter Red if I remember and then a Mk2.8iS in silver. My old man had a 3.0 manual which I was let loose on after passing my test. Would love another but they are now attracting alot of money!

Steve

Lizzie is the expert on this subject........

I was waiting for your comment Vamps, and I almost missed it!

Yes, yes, both the Granada and Consul models featured in the various series of the Sweeney!! 

[Lizzie_Zoom]

NHK 295M
This was the Copper Brown Ford Mk1 Consul GT used in episodes Series 1 & 2, 6 episodes of series 3 and the Series 1, 2, & 3 titles.
The only Sweeney car known to have survived and currently undergoing restoration



NWC 301P
This is the Astro Silver Ford Mk1 Ford Granada 3.0S used in 7 episodes of series 3.
Last taxed May 1983



RHJ 997R
The Copper Brown Mk1 Ford Granada 3.0 GHIA as in 7 episodes of series 4 & Sweeney 2 film.
Last taxed June 1995


VHK 491S
The Strato Silver Mk2 Ford Granada 2.8iS, used in 7 episodes of series 4 & Sweeney 2 film
Exported out of UK June 1978.


NHK 292M
Onyx Green' Mk1 Ford Granada Ghia with black vinyl roof, used for 2 episodes of series 1 (Jackpot, Thin Ice).
Last registered as being taxed in Aug 1979, so more than likely ended up being written off.


XAN 921N
 The Astro Silver' Mk1 Ford Granada GXL with black vinyl roof in 2 episodes of series 2 (Country Boy, Trap)
No DVLA record, so possibly scrapped many years ago.


TGF 142T (Suspected as being a false plate; it could really be VHK 491S)
Only used in the title sequence of series 4.

If you need further information, and want to see other Sweeney cars including Ford Cortina's, look at this great unofficial site that I personally love:
http://www.thesweeney.info/motors/index.php

I hope this clarify's all the doubt about Granada's vs. Consul's in Sweeney episodes and films!!

[the alarming man]

a far cry from the 2012 film..lol....a 1.6 eco boost focus made to look like an st lol......

[Lizzie_Zoom]

a far cry from the 2012 film..lol....a 1.6 eco boost focus made to look like an st lol......

Indeed TAM!!   Obviously in 2012 they just didn't have the quality British motors to use; not even a miggy!  Forgetting all the foreign (German) cars I suppose they could have used, the Insignia 2.8i could have been an equal to the Granada / Consul of old!!

Let's just remind ourselves of that iconic title 'scene' for the original Sweeney, with the Consul and even the classic British Jag (4.2?):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D99O6oTJVHo