For sale Ford Contour for parts. My brother-in-law has a 96 Contour that he put over a $1000 in new parts into and now it's dropped a cylinder. He's done with it.
Body is decent with a fender bender on passenger front door/fender, interior is good.
new alternator, water pump, timing belt, ball joints, tie rods, front springs, front wheel bearings, and more that I can't remember.
You could drive it home if you're not too far away.

He wants his parts money back and you get the car for free. If you feel that is too much, make an offer.