The Ford Escort was manufactured in 1981 up to 2003, and was the first front wheel car that Ford produced. It is amazing what body kits can do to change the appearance of this Ford, In the Eighties, Escorts were the most successful and best selling Ford vehicle. It was a economic car with good gas mileage. In 1983, Ford equipped it with a turbocharger that gave better performance and gas mileage. But like most cars that rolled off the assembly line, exterior style wasn't a factor. Changing the exterior is very important to many people. But how... Body Kits is the answer to that question. With a little time and money, you can make your car look completely different. So different in fact, it will look like you bought a brand new car, but for a fraction of the price. Body kits are available through the Internet and with some research, you can find what you want and at a descent price. But make sure you get the body kit that matches your cars year, make and model, or else you will have to return it.

The two most popular materials use to manufacture body kits are Fiberglass and Polyurethane. A lot of people go for fiberglass body kits because it is cheaper and a lot easier to prime and paint. Other people love polyurethane body kits because it is easier to install and is harder to damage then fiberglass body kits . Polyurethane body kits are a little more expensive but you get your moneys worth. When purchasing body kits from the Internet, it is always recommended that you do your research on who you are buying from. But once you do decide to order, make sure you check your local auto body shops and see which one can install the parts. Not only will they have to install your body kit, they will have to paint it as well.

A small list of body kits found on the Internet...

• GTX Body Kits
• Colt Body Kits
• Stalker Body Kits
• GEN 5 Body Kits