Oil Burner: 1984 Ford Escort Diesel

When Ford introduced the front wheel drive Escort in 1981, it marked a major shift for the company toward smaller, more efficient cars designed to compete with imports. One of the more unusual variants was the diesel model, powered by a Mazda sourced 2.0 liter RF four cylinder that prioritized fuel economy and durability over performance, making it one of the few diesel compact hatchbacks sold in the U.S. during the 1980s. Today’s feature is a rare survivor, equipped with a 5 speed manual and reportedly a special ordered New England edition package with factory rust proofing, two tone brown paint, and orange accent stripes. Find this 1984 Ford Escort Diesel offered for $8,500 in Vernon, CT via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

From the seller:

1984 ford escort
condition: excellent
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: fwd
fuel: diesel
odometer: 96,253
paint color: brown
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: hatchback
Unique survivor! definitely won’t see another
1984 Ford Escort Diesel w/ block heater
Factory 2.0 Mazda RF, 5 speed
Special ordered New England edition
2 tone brown paint with orange stripes
Factory rust proofing and undercoating
Was a well maintained one owner car
Have all original documentation, martini report, window sticker, and maintenance receipts. Not perfect but has great character and patina. Floors, rockers, rear shocktowers are in great shape. Has new window sweeps and window seals, clean houndstooth seats Desert tan interior in great shape. Everything works including the factory AM/FM radio. It starts right up, runs and drives great goes down the road smooth. Please serious inquires only don’t need to sell, would be a great driver or collector who likes rare / oddball vehicles. I Can include a set of polished 4 lug pinto slots that would look great on the car, thanks for looking

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