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I found this on my local Craigslist.
Asking price seems a bit high, since it doesn't have a battery. - I would think a new Leaf battery would do nicely, though.
Is a car like this worth restoring to working order?
What questions should I be asking this guy?
Asking price seems a bit high, since it doesn't have a battery. - I would think a new Leaf battery would do nicely, though.
Is a car like this worth restoring to working order?
What questions should I be asking this guy?
View attachment 2For Sale:
1996 Fully Electric Ford Escort 5-Door car.
This Post is for a fully functional converted Ford Escort - minus the batteries. I'm selling this car for less than what you could buy all of the components needed to convert your own electric car. The car was originally designed to have 18-Trojan T-105s', but recently had a great Lithium Battery pack in. I'm asking $5K OBO. Batteries not included in this sale. It was my daily driver for getting back and fourth to work. With proper battery pack it has a top speed of about 75 MPH. The components alone exceed the value of $5K.
I'm asking $5K for the car without a battery pack. Then you can install any battery pack you would like to. The electrical components and a car to convert would cost way more then $5K, plus all of the assembly is already done.
A good cheap Lead Acid Battery pack would run you about another $2K.
This car is one that was a production run when the car was brand new in 1996. Built by Solectria Force for PSE. The car was bought from Ford without an engine and was made electric when brand new along with a few hundred other Ford Escorts just like it.
Originally it was designed with:
*18 Trojan T-105 Flooded Lead Acid Batteries (System Voltage of 108VDC)
*It still has the original 5-Speed Transmission (which makes it Freeway Capable)
*The Stereo is older and needs updating
*The car is equipped with both AC & DC Heat Systems (One for while driving, and one for pre-heating before driving on cold mornings)
*Very Powerful General Electric DC Electric Motor (Fully Rebuilt in 2012)
*120V 500A Curtis PWM Controller (Replaced in 2013)
*Suspension & Brakes have been checked out and are in great shape
The car was donated to WWU sometime in early 2001 by PSE. It sat at western in storage for over a decade, then I bought the car from WWU at auction. I replaced a lot of the wiring, replaced the Curtis Controller, updated the electrical system to today's EV standards. Installed a 17KW Lithium Battery pack, and it works really great!
For Sale:
1996 Fully Electric Ford Escort 5-Door car. $5K. Batteries not included.