Author Topic: Dent Jr gets new wheels - Turbo-tastic 1984 Ford EXP (Read 7900 times)

Arthur Dent · « **on:** July 19, 2021, 02:09:02 pm »

So the middle boy who had the Fiero has a new to him car. And it is really neat. I am a little jealous. Anyone want to guess what it is? It has a turbo, stick shift, two seater, low production (well under 5,000) and 80s. Very 80s. Oh and metric TRX rims.

ltruong · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:10:09 pm »

blur911 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:15:04 pm »

Innocenti Turbo de Tomaso?

That's weird enough for a Dent Jr

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:19:21 pm »

Neither of those.

tpl · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:22:19 pm »

That BMW with the doors that dropped into the body?

Davep · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:27:26 pm »

Nissan Pulsar? (Might have still been a Datsun in the early years.)

rrocket · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:28:42 pm »

Saab?

Gurgie · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:30:16 pm »

Quote from: Davep on July 19, 2021, 02:27:26 pm

Nissan Pulsar? (Might have still been a Datsun in the early years.)

This is what I was about to type as well, Pulsar Turbo

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:32:21 pm »

Not any of those

Gurgie · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:37:28 pm »

Ford EXP Turbo, or Mercury LN7?

Railton · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:37:44 pm »

Ford EXP or Mercury LN7 with the TR package?
Railton

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2021, 02:41:45 pm »

Ding, ding. Winner.

Ford EXP turbo. 1 of 1200 made.

Its actually a really neat car. The big flaws of the EXP were they looked funny and they were slower than the regular Escort. The turbo solves the second problem. The looks are improved a bit (IMHO) and its aged to be less odd looking I think.

This is the one I suggested for ktm525's daughter but he was cool to the prospect for some reason.

Brig · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2021, 03:02:48 pm »

Looks like Gurgie won by 24 seconds.

Gurgie · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2021, 03:04:25 pm »

Quote from: Brig on July 19, 2021, 03:02:48 pm

Looks like Gurgie won by 24 seconds.

I usually win against Bella by about 24 seconds as well...

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2021, 03:10:33 pm »

rrocket · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2021, 03:38:41 pm »

Neat!

I had an 87 with the sport package.

Railton · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2021, 03:56:16 pm »

Quote from: Brig on July 19, 2021, 03:02:48 pm

Looks like Gurgie won by 24 seconds.

Math wasn't your strong suit was it?

Mine was the more correct answer with the TR package which featured special Michelin TRX tires of a special metric size.

Railton

Fobroader · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2021, 04:12:33 pm »

Cool car!!!

Hannibalsmith · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2021, 04:26:24 pm »

Nice, so 80s. Quite the survivor. Whats the interior like?

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2021, 04:28:57 pm »

Headliner falling down in a few spots and needs a minor clear but the interior is quite good. All the unique bits are there. Car has 153k kms on it.

Author Topic: Dent Jr gets new wheels - Turbo-tastic 1984 Ford EXP (Read 7900 times)

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