The first Bantam was based on the front-wheel drive 'Erica' Escort, while its replacement of 1994 fused the front end of a Mazda 323 to the rear end of the original Bantam.

Ford’s old Kent 1,3 litre overhead-valve engine, said Car magazine in July 1983, gave “lively performance”, hauling the car up to 100km/h in 16,1 seconds (about 12,9 for the 1,3 litre newbie ...

Detroit - The South African-developed Ford Bantam compact bakkie has been off the market for exactly 10 years now, but it could be getting a spiritual successor according to the latest rumours out ...