The seller of this 1982 Ford Granada Squire mentions that the 5-door station wagon was only in production for two years during the Granada’s life cycle, but from what information I can find, it seems as though it was only offered during the model’s final year, back in ’82. The wagon version isn’t a very common sighting these days, so if you’ve been in the market for something that will turn a few heads on a vacation drive this summer, this one might be worth considering. Numskal, thanks for sending us the excellent tip here!
We don’t get a whole lot of specific details regarding the wagon’s past, but it is said to be a one-owner example, and so far has only been driven a total of 57,000 miles. There’s no confirmation that the paint is original, but the simulated wood seems to be displaying about the amount of wear I’d expect from a station wagon of this vintage. The body shows no obvious signs of rust or other issues, and the panel alignment appears as it should be. This one’s also got a trailer hitch, minus the ball, so at some point, it must have been used to haul something behind.
Ford offered two different-sized 6-cylinder engines for the Granada wagon in 1982, including the base 3.3-liter which reader CC Fisher pointed out was of the inline variety. The other was an optional 3.8-liter V6, which is what can be found under the hood here. Although the seller doesn’t mention whether or not the motor has ever gotten a rebuild, he does say it runs great, and if proper maintenance has been performed, the need for an overhaul may still be in the distant future, considering the low mileage.
It’s always a plus to find a third seat when you’re on the hunt for a vintage wagon, and while an additional row isn’t present here, there does seem to be plenty of cargo room plus the interior appears to be overall nicely preserved. If you’re thinking family travel would be fun in this one, the station wagon is located in Chatsworth, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, and it can be found here on Craigslist. The seller has set his asking price at $7,995, which doesn’t sound unrealistic based on the mileage and condition. Do you find this a reasonable price, or is it a bit toward the optimistic end of the spectrum?
This is my 79 Fairmont and took my doors off an LTD wagon. This Granada shares so many parts it’s crazy Ford pulled this off, Cougar also used these parts, so many names on one car.
Drop in a 302 or 4.6 and it’s a Mustang station Wagon , maybe a 5 speed stick!
It boggles the mind why Fox-bodied Mustangs, which have the same meager underpinnings and are ugly to boot, have such a following.
I guess sone people just have better taste in cars than you.
I was surprised to learn that there were over 45,000 Granada wagons made for 1982, probably because Ford dropped the Fairmont wagon for 1982. Smart move on Ford’s part – it allowed them to charge Granada prices for what was still basically just a Fairmont. Sill, I’d be willing to wager that a single person can use his appendages to count the survivors without having to get undressed.
The 3.3L was a straight 6 – the old Falcon/Fairlane/Mustang 200, and a third seat was never offered on the various Fox-body wagons.
It does make me wonder how late in the process for the Foxbody Granada’s 1983 midcycle facelift it was decided to rebrand the car LTD.
These were so generic that one barely noticed them on the road. And I never knew there was such a thing as a Granada wagon, I would have mistaken it for a Fairmont or LTD2.
I too had forgotten this, another Fox Body variant. Actually might be kind of fun, under the “something different” or “forgotten” categories, like CCFisher and Terrry mentioned. Looks to be in good shape.
In 1975 at the age of 26 and during a period when I was dead broke without two nickels to rub together), my longest and oldest friend Tony (a guy I’ve known since the 5th grade) bought a brand new, 1975 Ford Granada coupe that was sky blue with white vinyl roof and a powder blue interior. That car was powered by the 351 Windsor engine hooked to a 3 speed automatic it had power brakes, power steering, power seats and windows, with A/C. While not my cup of tea per say (I was still into muscle cars) I have to admit I was envious or jealous. Simultaneous my oldest cousin Rosemary, bought a similarly equipped,1975 Monarch four door sedan. But I never knew until I saw this listing, that there was a Granada Station Wagon although this car appears to have been built off Fairmont Platform as opposed to the Grenada/Monarch from 1975
The only difference between this and the Fairmont wagon appears to be the front clip.
It sold for $5700 last December on Bring-A-Trailer. Current ask my be wishful thinking.
These people who buy up classics just to make a quick buck annoy the heck out of me. They ruin the market for people who would like to get into it. That is not capitalism – that’s selfish opportunism. I’ve seen so much of this on here and on other sites, and it has really gotten bad just in the past 10 years. Thanks for the comment, Mrvans.
I used to work for a cab company that had a fleet of Fairmont-based cars, which included these Grenadas, the small LTDs and the Mercury counterparts of all of them. When a car got into a wreck, parts from any one of these cars could end up on it. We had a Cougar wagon with a Zephyr front on it, as well as an LTD with a Fairmont front on it. They would do the trick, however, and would get retired when the frame got a million miles on it.
There was a cab company here (Benways Taxi in Burlington, VT) that had a similar fleet. IIRC they didn’t retire their last Foxbody until sometime after the turn of the millennium. It must’ve burned them that after ’86 the platform continued almost an entire decade, but only in 2-door form.
I have an ’81 Fairmont Squire. Same smooth slow engine. This is a fair asking price. I thought I saw it on Bring A Trailer somewhat recently? Love the Malaise Era.
It recently did not meet the reserve at the MAG online auction a few weeks ago
Lovely looking car. Although I was way too young at the time to drive a car, I was 8 yrs. old at this time, I remember the Ford Granada. This was my favourite year for the car. I love the front end appearance of this year. If only craigslist posted more pics of the car. IMHO, there’s no such thing as too many pictures. Given its condition, assuming everything works like they should, I’d be willing to pay around the $7,995 asking price.
Nice looking car, practical, price a bit optimistic, and too far away for me to consider. If it were in Vermont, I might take a look at it. These cars were nearly “anonymous” in their time — generic, even — like the then-ubiquitous Dodge Diplomat — which is one thing I liked about them — classic square style, nothing flashy, and yet not “cheap” looking — rather like my ’88 Grand Marquis. Solid, stable looks, lasts about “forever”. My kind of car. Came upon a rich metallic green 1953 Mercury Monteray to-day — nice original paint, hubcaps, and interior: wonder how many miles? Always one of my favourites for looks. I would hesitate to own one, though, because my upper body is too short for me to see out over the hood! (having test-driven a 1953 Ford Customline, I know). I’d have to raise the front seat about two inches. But the 1953 Mercury hardtop was always one of my “WANT it!” cars — right from when I first saw one in 1952 at a Mercury dealership (of course, the ’52 was very similar, but the ’53 was dressier).
the “GRAND” Marquis was the ‘panther’ platform while these R fox (stang, Fairm/zepher, ’83/6 LTD & marquis, bird, mark IIIIIIIIII). U think this waggy’s rare, there was also the identical cougar.
The last fox wagon was a real transition. It went from the days of multi motor/ transmis (4, i6, V6, bent8) (3 & 3 speed auto and a manni 3 speed) customer picks – along w/models – sedan, coup, wagon, vert, suv or p/u (Durango) to
carb or 2 jet CFI (ford for throtle body). Mine is almost identical w/105 inch WB – ’85 LTD. Some claim the fox (trailing off to 1 model) cont till ’94 stang & even the SN-95 platform (’04). Dash, seat, big 12 inch break, IRS, motor – all swap in for a sleeper waggy many enjoy as dual purpose (street strip) daily grocery graber. Last… the Granade-a parts were used by Bintz and others for approved MB sedan-to-wagon builds B4 MB brought out in-house models.