After the chubby 1968 Escort, the design of its successor, launched in January 1975, was rather discreet. Maxichamps reproduced here a two-door version (there was also a 4-door), equipped with a 1.3-litre engine which developed 54 or 70 hp and fit between the 1.1 and the 1.6-litre. This is a rather low-end finish (the Ghia had square headlights). It was the last rear-wheel drive Escort.