Ford (D) 12m TS
(1964 - 1966)
Car articles about Ford (D) 12m TS by year
If you can't buy it, build it! Walt Hansgen was an ambitious amateur racing driver from New Jersey, USA, who wanted to buy the latest sports car from Europe, the Jaguar C-Type, in 1952. But none of the 7 examples brought to the USA were intended for Hansgen, so he built his own interpretation of the fastest racing sports car of his time.
The predominant car on the roads of Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the early 1960s was the Volkswagen Beetle. Over the years, the Wolfsburg-based company had perfected it and made it better and more reliable step by step. However, a circle of competitors formed around Wolfsburg that were superior to the Beetle in terms of comfort, space, driving performance and economy ... and still lost out in the local market. This report characterizes the generation of thousands using the examples of the Austin Mini Cooper, DKW F12, Fiat 850, Ford Anglia, Morris 1100, Opel Kadett, Panhard PL17, Renault R8 and Simca 1000. The article is illustrated with over 120 archive photos and over a dozen original sales brochures.
The Taunus 12 M had been put into the nest of the Cologne Ford works by the big mother from Dearborn. In keeping with its origins, it was also very American in some respects, such as the suspension, steering and body size compared to other European small cars. But this also had its advantages. Because with the 1.5-liter engine, the 12 M suddenly belonged to the middle class - and was unrivalled in terms of price. This historical test report is dedicated to the big little Ford.
With the Taunus 20M, Ford rounded off the mid-range model at the top - the "hardtop", pillarless coupé with the two-liter V6 engine is regarded as a delicacy of the model series. With 90 hp, it had a sporty engine at the time, and the classic, simple coupé shape is still appealing today. We were able to drive a 1966 model and test it in today's road traffic.
Current market prices for Ford (D) 12m TS
2-Door Sedan, 65 PS, 1498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 65 PS, 1498 cm3
Coupe, 65 PS, 1498 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 1183 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 1183 cm3
Station Wagon, 39 PS, 1183 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1498 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1498 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 45 PS, 1183 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 45 PS, 1183 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1288 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1288 cm3
Station Wagon, 50 PS, 1288 cm3
Coupe, 50 PS, 1288 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 53 PS, 1288 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) 12m TS
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Taunus 12m (P4) 1965 Sold Jack-Philippe Ruellan Automobiles de Collection & Automobilia (March 26, 2016) |
Taunus 12m (P4) | 1965 | Sold | Jack-Philippe Ruellan Automobiles de Collection & Automobilia (March 26, 2016) | |
| Ford Taunus 12M 1965 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klassische Automobile (July 1, 2023) |
Taunus 12M | 1965 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klassische Automobile (July 1, 2023) | |
| Ford Taunus 20 M TS P5 Coupé Hardtop 1966 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen März-Versteigerung (March 30, 2019) |
Taunus 20 M TS P5 Coupé Hardtop | 1966 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen März-Versteigerung (March 30, 2019) | |
| Ford Taunus 20M TS P5 Hardtop Coupé 1966 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen März-Versteigerung Klassische Automobile & Motorräder (March 22, 2025) |
Taunus 20M TS P5 Hardtop Coupé | 1966 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen März-Versteigerung Klassische Automobile & Motorräder (March 22, 2025) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk I 1200 1966 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 25, 2015) |
Cortina Mk I 1200 | 1966 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 25, 2015) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk I 1200 1965 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 27, 2016) |
Cortina Mk I 1200 | 1965 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 27, 2016) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk I 1200 1966 Not Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) |
Cortina Mk I 1200 | 1966 | Not Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) | |
| Ford Anglia Super (123E) Race Car 1965 Not Sold Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro (February 21, 2026) |
Anglia Super (123E) Race Car | 1965 | Not Sold | Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro (February 21, 2026) |
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