Ford (D) Taunus 12m 1500S
(1963 - 1964)
Car articles about Ford (D) Taunus 12m 1500S by year
While the nature of the normal Ford Taunus 12 M was that of a mild, gentle breeze, the 12 M TS launched in 1962 behaved like a storm of medium hurricane force. Behind the inconspicuous model designation was a nippy compact in a Biedermann coat, which also showed the taillights to its larger Taunus relatives. Why the test car still amazed and what defects one had to be prepared for almost 60 years ago can be read in the historical test report from 1963 with a collection of pictures and sales literature from that 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.
Current market prices for Ford (D) Taunus 12m 1500S
2-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1498 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 50 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, 65 PS, 1498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 65 PS, 1498 cm3
Coupe, 65 PS, 1498 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1498 cm3
Station Wagon, 54 PS, 1498 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1698 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1698 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 65 PS, 1698 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 65 PS, 1698 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Taunus 12m 1500S
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Taunus 17M 1964 Sold Humer Granner Classic Expo Salzburg (October 18, 2025) |
Taunus 17M | 1964 | Sold | Humer Granner Classic Expo Salzburg (October 18, 2025) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk I 1500 1964 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (January 31, 2015) |
Cortina Mk I 1500 | 1964 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (January 31, 2015) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk I 1500 Super 1964 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) |
Cortina Mk I 1500 Super | 1964 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk I 1500 GT 1964 Not Sold Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale (June 30, 2017) |
Cortina Mk I 1500 GT | 1964 | Not Sold | Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale (June 30, 2017) | |
| Ford Consul Cortina Mk1 1500 Super 1964 Sold Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025) |
Consul Cortina Mk1 1500 Super | 1964 | Sold | Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show Sale (November 8, 2025) | |
| Ford Anglia 123E 1964 Not Sold Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Sale 2013 (July 27, 2013) |
Anglia 123E | 1964 | Not Sold | Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Sale 2013 (July 27, 2013) | |
| Ford Anglia 123 E FIA Race-Car 1964 Not Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2014 (February 23, 2014) |
Anglia 123 E FIA Race-Car | 1964 | Not Sold | Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale 2014 (February 23, 2014) | |
| Ford Anglia 1200 Super 1964 Not Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic & Competition Cars (February 24, 2023) |
Anglia 1200 Super | 1964 | Not Sold | Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic & Competition Cars (February 24, 2023) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk I 1200 1964 Not Sold Charterhouse Dorset Sale (July 19, 2015) |
Cortina Mk I 1200 | 1964 | Not Sold | Charterhouse Dorset Sale (July 19, 2015) |
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