When Is a Granada Not a Granada? The Forgotten Ford Consul

When is a Ford Granada not a Granada? It sounds like a strange question, but when Ford launched its new executive car in 1972, not every Granada was actually called a Granada. In this first episode of Midweek Motors, we uncover the fascinating story behind the Ford Consul, the Consul Granada, and how one car ended up wearing two different names. We also explore the naming controversy involving Granada Television, and discover why Ford eventually dropped the Consul name altogether. If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a Ford Consul and a Ford Granada, this is the story. Midweek Motors is a new Classic Car Stories series featuring shorter, presenter-led features exploring the history, people and fascinating stories behind the world’s classic cars. If you enjoy discovering motoring history, don’t forget to subscribe for new Midweek Motors every Wednesday and our full Classic Car Stories documentaries every Saturday. ⸻ Filmed & Presented by Adam Poulton 🚗 If you enjoy genuine stories behind classic cars, please subscribe to Classic Car Stories. Every classic has a story to tell. 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe Watch Next : The Saxon Cortina https://youtu.be/BCMsJAkw0RQ The Mini You've Never Seen https://youtu.be/v_L_iHFeWxU ⸻ Do you own a classic car with an incredible story? I’d love to hear from you. 📧 [email protected] ⸻ Follow Classic Car Stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classiccarstories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classiccar.stories TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@classiccarstories ⸻ 🎥 Filmed, presented, written and produced by Adam Poulton. © Classic Car Stories 2026