Firstly did the Series One originally come with a rear anti-roll bar?

According to last months Fast Ford the Series One has a 16 mm front anti-roll bar and a 12 mm rear anti-roll bar. It also said "No other MK 3 Escort had this rear, not even the RS1600i."

Well I can't seem to see a rear anti-roll bar on mine, it's quite possible I'm being a total idiot and not seeing what is blatantly in front of me, but some clarification would be nice!

Would there be any reason for removing the rear anti-roll bar? If you changed the suspension for instance. The front one is definitely there (I think!).

Any help or advice appreciated.

Thanks