Offered here is a superb 1998 Ford Scorpio Ghia X, presented in Silver with Black leather upholstery and wooden trim.

This example is fitted with the top-of-the-range 2935cc Cosworth V6.

Unlike the Mark I Scorpio, the word "Cosworth" did not appear anywhere on the outside of cars fitted with such an engine.

This was possibly an attempt to reduce the likelihood of vehicle theft, although it is in evidence across the top of the engine.

This Ghia X is possibly the finest example currently available.

It has covered a mere 48,000 miles from new and is in remarkable condition throughout.

The paintwork and interior simply belies its age, with imperfections proving very difficult to find.

In September 1997, the Scorpio was facelifted, with darker headlight surrounds and a more subtle grille, to tone down the front end of the car.

The '50s-throwback' 'low-slung wrap-around' rear lights were also revised to make the 'plump' rear-end of the car less bulbous.

This truly is in time warp co...