1985 Ford Orion 1.6 Ghia
Highlights
- Very low documented mileage of 60,637 miles
- Resprayed three years ago and stored inside ever since
- Only covered 40 miles since work completed
- Very smart and highly preserved Ghia Orion
- Pepperpots refurbished and fitted with new tyres
- Service, battery and new brake pads in August 2024
- MOT to August 2025
The Appeal
The Orion was the posh Escort and the Orion Ghia the poshest of them all. It even had rear headrests, the pinnacle of saloon car luxury in the mid 80s.
Survivors like this one are like hen’s teeth. It is very tidy and has covered just 60,637 miles in its 39 years, in the hands of a mere four keepers.
The seller had the car professionally resprayed in correct gold metallic three years ago, along with a full interior valet and wheel refurbishment with new tyres all round. It has been carefully dry stored ever since, covering just 40 miles.
A recent service and long MOT underline the sense of a rare Ford saloon that is ready to enjoy. These mini limousine Ghias were beloved by owners in the 80s - here’s your chance to discover why.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 17th January 1985
- Only 3 previous registered keepers
- Purchased by the current keeper in June 2021
- Stamped service book to August 2024 with less than 10 miles covered since
- MOT valid to August 2025 with 60,635 miles showing on test and one small advisory
- Now showing 60,637 miles
- Factory handbooks including radio manual in good condition
- Resprayed three years ago
- Full interior valet, wheel refurbishment and new tyres fitted since vendor bought car
- Brake pads and battery replaced in August 2024
- Always stored in doors in dry by current keeper
- Originally factory supplied as an automatic and now has manual gearbox
- DVLA records state automatic which buyer may wish to update
The Condition
- Resprayed 40 miles ago in gold metallic to a high standard
- Sparing subsequent use has preserved the condition and shows few marks
- Bodywork presents very well in photographs
- Vendor reports that the car has never been welded
- Refurbished ‘pepperpot’ alloy wheels with new tyres fitted all round
- Matching spare alloy wheel
- Factory standard car with front XR3-style bib spoiler and auxiliary lights
- Very well kept brown velour interior which also appears to be unmodified
- Vendor reports no rips or tears in the seats or carpets
- Interior valeted since vendor acquired the car
- Brown dashboard, carpets and trim, all well kept with only light signs of age
- Fitted with Ghia seats including rear headrests
- Seat fabric appears to be tight and has not loosened as is often typical of this material
- Modern radio fitted
The Mechanics
- 1,597cc 89bhp 4cyl carburettor-fed engine
- Converted to 5spd manual gearbox
- Vendor tells us that the car drives well for a 39 years old model
- No reported running or driving issues
- One minor advisory on current MOT
- Recently serviced in August 2024 including new battery and brake pads
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1985
- Make Ford
- Model Orion
- Colour Gold
- Odometer 60,637 Miles
- Engine size 1597
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Telford
- Location Shropshire
- Country United Kingdom
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