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Good improvements - the Ford 12 M (in the historical test)

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Created on November 12, 1959

Text:

Willi Schmitz

Photos:

Ford Motor Company

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - the American influence is clearly visible

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Ford 12 M (1959) - tested by Krafthand

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt 1959 - Side view

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - with beautifully crafted radiator grille

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - clearly labeled

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - Steering wheel and dashboard

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - large glove compartment

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1960) - with wide mouth (radiator grille)

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1960) - 1.2 liter displacement and 38 hp

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1959) - well-behaved 1.2 liter four-cylinder with 38 hp

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1960) - the interior of the Taunus

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Ford 12 M (1956) - Globe-Taunus in company

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Ford 12 M (1956) - Weltkugel-Taunus ready for the drive to work

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Ford Taunus 12M (1959) - classic pontoon body, globe on the nose

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Ford Taunus 12 M (1954) - original design of the front - Geneva Motor Show 1954

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Ford Taunus 12M (1953) - in elegant dark color - at the Geneva Motor Show in 1953

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Ford 12 M (1956) - the convertible, not just for tennis players

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Ford Taunus 12M (1953) - rear view of the cabriolet clad by Langenthal - at the Geneva Motor Show in 1953

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Summary

The "new" 1959 Ford 12 M was not really new, but it was so much improved that journalists were able to rediscover it and were convinced by the progress made. Of course, this Ford Taunus had long proven itself as a practical and spacious everyday car and even Willi Schmitz from krafthand could hardly find a fly in the ointment. This article reproduces the original wording of the test from back then and shows the Ford 12 M and its predecessor in historical photos.

This article contains the following chapters

The new improved shape
The last "rare engine"
Transmission still a choice
Rear axle and brakes
Handling
Steering
Equipment
The right mix

Estimated reading time: 8min

Preview (beginning of the article)

It is sometimes much easier to assess a completely new car design from a driving and technical point of view than a vehicle that has remained pretty much the same in its basic conception, because there is a danger that it will be undervalued. After all, human nature is such that we respond more positively to something fashionable and only on closer inspection and reflection do we come to the conclusion that the old is not so far-fetched, but in any case tried and tested. After all, not only that which is new or different at any price should be considered good. This train of thought should be sent in advance, although it may sound like an excuse, but it is by no means one.

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