Ford Bantam

Ford Bantam
Ford Bantam
	Fiesta-based third-generation Bantam
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (1983-1985); Samcor (1985-1994); Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (1994-2011);
Also called	Mazda Rustler (1983-2001)
Production	1983–2011
Model years	1983-1990 (based on Mark III Ford Escort); 1990-2001 (based on Mark V Mazda 323); 2002-2011 (based on Mark V Ford Fiesta);
Assembly	South Africa:; Struandale, Port Elizabeth; Silverton, Pretoria;
Body and chassis
Class	Coupé utility
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive;
Powertrain
Engine	Transversely-mounted inline four-cylinder; front-wheel-drive transaxle;

The Ford Bantam is a coupé utility/pickup (known in South African English as a 'Bakkie') produced in South Africa. Production of the Bantam spanned three generations, with the vehicle produced in South Africa for sale within the South African market.

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