It's Not A Mustang II: 1985 Ford EXP

The Ford EXP was a slightly forgettable 2-seater version of the Ford Escort built in two generations from 1982-85 and 1985.5-1988.5.  It was Ford's attempt to built a sporty 2-seat version of their bread-n-butter Escort economy sedan, à la Honda's CRX from the Civic.  The EXP was lower, longer and sportier than the Escort, but somehow gained an additional 200 lbs in the first generation making for abysmal acceleration.  Ford continued development and by the end of the 2nd generation, power was up, sportiness was well contained and the EXP was discontinued because Ford launched the Probe...which also did not replace the Ford Mustang with its front-wheel-drive platform. Find this 1985 Ford EXP offered for $3,500 in Middleton, WI via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Vintage SCCA Racer: 1983 Ford EXP

The Ford EXP (along with corporate twin Mercury LN7) was an attempt by Ford to turn the 5-seat Escort sedan in a CRX style 2-seater, except that Ford beat Honda to the showrooms by a model year.  Today the CRX is remembered as a lithe and fun to drive sport-compact known for reliability, tossability and ruggedness... the EXP... well, most people don't remember the EXP. Find this 1983 Ford EXP ex-SCCA racer here on eBay bidding for $305 reserve-not-met located in Bothell, WA with 5 days to go.

1k: Seller Submission: 1988.5 Ford EXP Lux

The Ford EXP was a 2-seater version of the Ford Escort built in two generations from 1982-85 and 1985.5-1988.5.  It was Ford's attempt to built a sporty 2-seat version of their bread-n-butter Escort economy sedan, à la Honda's CRX from the Civic.  The EXP was lower, longer and sportier than the Escort, but somehow gained an additional 200 lbs in the first generation making for abysmal acceleration.  Ford continued development and by the end of the 2nd generation, power was up, sportiness was well contained and the EXP was discontinued because Ford launched the Probe (and the Fox-body mustang did not turn into a front-drive platform).  Find this 1988.5 Ford EXP Lux for sale in Ford Walton Beach, FL currently bidding for $1,025 reserve-not-met with 5 days to go.  Seller submission from Mike G who says "I’ve salivated over too many cars on your site so I’m working on turning over the fleet for some new projects."