I don't know the seller, Ron Ribulotta, but he seems to have an EV interest, and this Escort is a very reasonable starting point for an EV. He is offering a 1995 Ford Escort with a bad engine (tried to run in too deep a puddle, and hydrolocked the motor). Details at:
http://www.cruisersclassics.com/car_pages/1995Ford_Escort.htm You can reach Ron at: 815-695-5191 or email to:
Cruiser66@cruisersclassics.comAdapter plates for this Escort should be available, and it is a stick already. The body looks reasonable from the pix on Ron's (Cruiser's) Website.
Cruiser is located in Newark, which is due west of Joliet, and about half way between Naperville and Ottawa.
Rich