Early 90s escort.
I paid $1400 for mine and overpaid. It's a gt and only had 75k miles. A base model could be had for a good bit cheaper.

Or like map said, anything with a gm 3800.

98.5 SVT 91 Escort GT (almost sold) 96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve) FS: SVT rear sway bar WTB: Very cheap beater CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15