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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