It’s the perfect example of a wolf dressed in sheep’s clothes.
The automotive industry saw a small revolution with the first generation Ford Focus. It was introduced in 1998 and brought new design, high quality materials and modern technologies into a segment that had been dominated by boredom and monotony. It received hot ST and RS versions later in its life and was quickly a highly-coveted hot hatch. It never received anything more than a four-banger at the factory.
We have something for you who want a more powerful first-gen Focus. It is a 2002 Focus hatchback with two doors, New Lexington. It features a large V8 engine underneath and is driven by its rear tires. It has a Kugel Performance suspension that was installed by experts, “not handmade”. The engine comes from a 1991 Mustang and recently received a new fuel injector system.
According to the seller, all brake components have been replaced and some suspension parts have been modified. It has only 54 miles (87 km) on its odometer since it was built. The car is generally in very good condition. Only the exterior needs to be taken care of. This will require some bodywork and waxing.
Why did you decide to sell the Focus? According to the owner, he has other projects and doesn’t have enough time to work on the Focus. Trades for Mustangs or other interesting projects are possible. Also, a sale of a rolling chassis is possible.
Are you interested? The vehicle is being offered at $8,500 by the seller, although he will consider other trades, as mentioned previously. We bet you can take the vehicle home if you bring anything within the range of $8,000 to the seller. It’s at least worth a shot.