Ford (D) Taunus 12m 1300
(1966 - 1970)
Car articles about Ford (D) Taunus 12m 1300 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.
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.
At the end of the sixties, the Ford Capri was the family coupé to beat. Fiat competed against it with the 124 Coupé, but even with the most powerful variant it had to overcome a deficit in cylinders and displacement. In practice, however, two fewer cylinders and a 700 cm3 smaller displacement had much less of an impact than expected. Thanks to its modern design, the Fiat was also aimed at real sports car fans. This faithful reproduction of the historical test report in the magazine 'hobby' compares the Ford Capri 2300 XLR and Fiat 124 Coupé 1600 in their most powerful variants, supplemented by plenty of historical images.
With significantly more interior space than the competition, the Ford P6 front-wheel drive series once enticed customers behind the wheel. In the meantime, the successful model series has fallen into oblivion. So it's time to bring the Cologne model back onto the stage of automotive rarities. This driving report tells the story of the simply styled Ford and shows it in current and historical pictures.
From the outside, the new Ford Taunus was immediately appealing. From the driver's perspective, however, it was not able to fully inspire - especially not when looking down from the windshield. While other minor shortcomings could still be passed off as teething troubles, the dashboard was perceived as a clear misconstruction. This historical test report takes a close look at a Taunus 1600 XL from the first model year.
With the model change from the 12M to the Taunus, Ford also changed its principles. Away with false modesty. From now on, you can show what you've got - and even a little more. While the splendid new shape met with harsh criticism from the trade press, it was well received by the public. It was this that made the Ford Taunus TC a sales success despite teething troubles and design weaknesses. As the opulent 2300 GLX, the Taunus suddenly made even far more expensive cars look cheap.
Current market prices for Ford (D) Taunus 12m 1300
2-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1288 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1288 cm3
Coupe, 50 PS, 1288 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 53 PS, 1288 cm3
Coupe, 53 PS, 1288 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 53 PS, 1288 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, 65 PS, 1498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 65 PS, 1498 cm3
Coupe, 65 PS, 1498 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 45 PS, 1183 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 45 PS, 1183 cm3
Station Wagon, 50 PS, 1288 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Taunus 12m 1300
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Taunus 17m (P5) 1967 Not Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 22, 2015) |
Taunus 17m (P5) | 1967 | Not Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 22, 2015) | |
| Ford D Taunus 20m (P5) 1967 Not Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 7, 2015) |
Taunus 20m (P5) | 1967 | Not Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 7, 2015) | |
| Ford D Taunus 17m (P5) 1968 Sold Campen Randers (June 26, 2016) |
Taunus 17m (P5) | 1968 | Sold | Campen Randers (June 26, 2016) | |
| Ford Taunus 12M 1967 Not Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (June 22, 2013) |
Taunus 12M | 1967 | Not Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (June 22, 2013) | |
| Ford Taunus 20M 2300 S XL 1970 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (September 29, 2014) |
Taunus 20M 2300 S XL | 1970 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (September 29, 2014) | |
| Ford Taunus 17 M 1700 S 1968 Conditional Sale Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Klassische Automobile und Motorräder (Frühlingsauktion) (March 23, 2024) |
Taunus 17 M 1700 S | 1968 | Conditional Sale | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Klassische Automobile und Motorräder (Frühlingsauktion) (March 23, 2024) | |
| Ford Taunus 17 M 1700 S 1968 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen März-Versteigerung Klassische Automobile & Motorräder (March 22, 2025) |
Taunus 17 M 1700 S | 1968 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen März-Versteigerung Klassische Automobile & Motorräder (March 22, 2025) | |
| Ford Capri 1300 1970 Sold H&H Classics Buxton Auction (February 26, 2014) |
Capri 1300 | 1970 | Sold | H&H Classics Buxton Auction (February 26, 2014) | |
| Ford Cortina 1300 de Luxe 1967 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Vintage Motor Vehicles and Automobilia (October 18, 2014) |
Cortina 1300 de Luxe | 1967 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Vintage Motor Vehicles and Automobilia (October 18, 2014) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk II 1300 Deluxe 1969 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Sale (March 2, 2016) |
Cortina Mk II 1300 Deluxe | 1969 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Sale (March 2, 2016) |
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