1982 Ford EXP Lectra Motors electric car
Make: |
Ford |
Model: |
EXP |
Type: |
Hatchback |
Doors: |
2 |
Year: |
1982 |
Mileage: |
7695 |
VIN: |
2FABP0120CX137438 |
Color: |
Green |
Fuel: |
Electric |
Transmission: |
Manual |
Drive type: |
2WD |
Interior color: |
Black |
Drive side: |
Left-Hand Drive |
Vehicle Title: |
Clean |
Item location: |
Montgomery, Texas, United States |
1982 Ford EXP Additional Info:
1982 Ford EXP Lectra Motors factory built electric edition. Very rare car - I have never seen another one in the 15 years I have owned it. 22 EXPs were delivered to Lectra Motors in Cincinnati after production by Ford to create the first Ford electric vehicles. Engine was removed and replaced with an electric motor and 18 batteries. Car ran when I bought it, but the batteries degraded soon after buying it and I had to replace them. I took it to a body shop to paint the car green (it was originally black).
The paint job was never properly finished (base coat/clear coat) and the car stayed at the painter's shop until I was forced to go get it. By this time the batteries were shot and I lost interest. This is a VERY RARE car - I have only seen a couple of Ford EXPs since I bought this and very rare to see them for sale.
This car was only produced for 3 years: 1982, 1983 and 1984. Ford then came out with the Escort which replaced the EXP. Currently the batteries will charge up and the lights will come on, but not enough juice to power it. It needs new batteries to run again.The trim parts were removed and stored in the hatch back. Right front running light and front Ford emblem are missing.