The astonishing 1978 Ford Microsport
Microsport — "City Cars" were an important segment for exploration in the early Eighties when congestion and fuel economy were hot topics. Ghia built many, mostly in aluminum over lightweight tubing frameworks. One of the smallest was Microsport, nearly able to fit on a 4x8 sheet of plywood.
Based on a 1.0-litre Ford Fiesta, the Ghia Microsport was about compact, sports car performance. It was 10 inches shorter than a Fiesta and featured lightweight aluminium panels and impact-absorbing plastic materials at the front and rear.
The two-seater Ghia Microsport was geared for fun and fuel efficiency. Lightweight glass panels were used for the windscreen, rear screen and side glass. The car, finished in two tone white and red, was distinctly wedge shaped with a severely sloping front grille. Twin air ducts characterised the rear-end treatment.