There's an unsolved mystery surrounding a Ford Granada estate allegedly used by Royal family
- This Ford Granada was reportedly commissioned by the Royals
- It’s been allegedly customized by Aston Martin
- To this day, the mystery is still unsolved
Published on Oct 24, 2024 at 4:21 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 24, 2024 at 7:40 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This bespoke Ford Granada, sometimes known as the Tickford Granada, is believed to have been commissioned by the British royal family.
According to the myth, the car was commissioned by the late Queen Elizabeth II herself.
Although, some people claim it was actually her son, King Charles III.
No one knows exactly what happened, so the mystery is still unsolved.
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The story behind this Ford Granada, and why they call it Tickford Granada
The vehicle was reportedly commissioned by the late Queen of England.
She wanted a Ford Granada with Aston Martin elements, and this explains the Balmoral Green paint, the Connolly leather interior, and the wool carpets.
They sometimes call it the Tickford Granada because some people believe it was customized by Aston Martin Tickford, a subsidiary known for customizing Ford vehicles, but others say it was actually Aston Martin Works.
Today, the Queen is no longer here, and we doubt if confirming whether or not this Ford Granada is a Royal vehicle is high on King Charles III’s list of priorities.
The car collection of the British Royal Family
Everything members of the British Royal Family do has to follow protocol, and this applies to their cars as well, but you can still find some pretty interesting vehicles in their collection.
The Queen used to use a custom Bentley, which is worth around the same as a Bentley, as well as a custom Range Rover, which was recently bought by a billionaire.
Then there’s the Royal car that fascinates people more than any other Royal vehicle.
It’s the famous Rolls-Royce Phantom V that the Queen used during official visits to Wales, known as KG1.
This Rolls-Royce hasn’t been used in 22 years.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
