Odds are, it’s been some time because you’ve seen a first-generation Ford Escort on the highway. Ford could have constructed a ton of them, but it surely positive didn’t construct any to final. Which is why this 1989 Ford Escort LX Hatchback is so fascinating. At present listed on the market on Vehicles & Bids, it doesn’t simply run and drive. It truly seems to be prefer it’s in nice situation.

Why the earlier proprietor labored so onerous to maintain a Ford Escort in near-showroom situation, we do not know. However we recognize the truth that they did. With lower than 43,000 miles on the odometer, that works out to one thing within the vary of 1,200 miles per 12 months, though the itemizing says the unique proprietor donated it to a charity in some unspecified time in the future, so it’s attainable that it was pushed extra regularly and has merely sat for some time.

However even when it hasn’t been pushed shortly, it positive cleans up properly. Its Wild Strawberry Pearl Metallic paint seems to be completely improbable, and it pairs properly with the purple inside. Not everybody goes to be a fan of the red-on-red shade combo, however those that do are going to adore it.

On the similar time, although, it’s nonetheless only a front-wheel-drive Ford that’s greater than 30 years previous. Its 1.9-liter inline-four solely makes 90 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque. Even paired with a five-speed guide transmission and never an computerized, it’s nonetheless going to be past gradual. On a automobile with extra appeal, that may be much less of an issue, however we’re not so positive “Eighties Ford Escort” and “appeal” belong in the identical sentence.

The excellent news is, the itemizing says it’s been stored in California all of its life, so it hasn’t rusted practically as badly as the remainder of them most likely have. Besides, we’ve a tough time imagining that the ultimate worth will find yourself being notably excessive. And but, whoever the particular person who wins that is, we’re positive they’re going to adore it.