Starter Classic: 1989 Ford Escort GT
The US version of the Ford Escort was not as well loved as the European version, which is a cult classic over on the other side of the world…but the US Escort was about as forgettable as a mild case of hand, foot and mouth disease. However, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia in my gut when I gaze upon the plastic “GT” body kit on this next car. Or maybe I shouldn’t have eaten two week old leftover pizza for lunch. Find this 1989 Ford Escort GT offered for $4900 in San Mateo, CA via craigslist. Tip from Matt V.
From the seller:
1989 Ford escort gt
condition: good
cylinders: 4 cylinders
fuel: gas
odometer: 100000
paint color: black
size: compact
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: hatchback
Hello everyone up for sale is a very rare 1989 Ford escort GT five speed manual has a brand new timing belt brand new water pump and a new timing belt tensioner. Vehicle is an excellent running condition we have all paperwork for it original owners manual and everything.Body is in good condition has a few dings and scratches. It’s a clear title. Gets great MPG.. asking $4,900
Please serious buyers only
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This really has a bargain-basement Saab 900 SPG vibe to it, especially the side profile. Never really noticed that until now – seeing one in black is what did it for me.
My brother had an ’87 Escort hatch that he loved to hate, because it left him stranded many times. But they’re old enough and kooky enough now to be a Radwood ice breaker type of car.