So, why was it even produced if it had the same engine? The EXP was unlike the Escort in more ways than one. It was famously Ford's first two-seater production car since the original Thunderbird.

The temporary home of many one-of-a-kind cars, eBay has been giving shelter to this factory-converted 1982 Ford Exp EV for some time now. Currently having one bid of $8,000, it's reserve unmet and ...

Both the 1986 Dodge Daytona CS and the 1986.5 Ford Escort EXP were considered affordable, sporty options in their day, but the passage of time hasn't been kind to either of their specs.