Ford (D) Taunus 1600 GXL
(1970 - 1973)
Car articles about Ford (D) Taunus 1600 GXL by year
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 Ford Cortina 1600 E, the British Ford subsidiary offered an agile mid-range car for the "Executive", because the "E" did not stand for fuel injection. Today, Cortinas that once set registration records in Great Britain are rare in this country, especially those of the second series. This driving report is about a Cortina 1600 E from 1970 in the particularly rare two-door version and shows it in pictures from then and now, as well as in contemporary sales literature.
The choice of mid-range vehicles in Germany at the beginning of the 1970s was diverse. Front or rear-wheel drive, front or rear engine, water cooling or air cooling were on offer, as were two or four doors. In a 1970 comparison, the Ford 15 M had to compete against the Audi 60, Peugeot 304 and VW 1600. The comparison test report of the time shows who came out on top and who was judged best by the test drivers.
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 1600 GXL
2-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
Coupe, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
Station Wagon, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
Coupe, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
Station Wagon, 72 PS, 1576 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
Coupe, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
Station Wagon, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
Coupe, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
Station Wagon, 88 PS, 1576 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1285 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Taunus 1600 GXL
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Taunus 17m (P7b) 1971 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Cars and Automobilia (June 13, 2015) |
Taunus 17m (P7b) | 1971 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Cars and Automobilia (June 13, 2015) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk III 2.0 GXL 1973 Sold Classic Car Auctions UK CCA December 2016 Classic Car Sale (December 3, 2016) |
Cortina Mk III 2.0 GXL | 1973 | Sold | Classic Car Auctions UK CCA December 2016 Classic Car Sale (December 3, 2016) | |
| Ford Cortina GXL 1972 Sold Bonhams July Motoring Auction (July 25, 2020) |
Cortina GXL | 1972 | Sold | Bonhams July Motoring Auction (July 25, 2020) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk III 1.6 GXL 1971 Sold Classic Car Auctions UK The Classic Car Sale (June 18, 2016) |
Cortina Mk III 1.6 GXL | 1971 | Sold | Classic Car Auctions UK The Classic Car Sale (June 18, 2016) | |
| Ford GB Cortina Mk III 1.6 GXL 1972 Sold Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 11th June 2016 Cars (June 11, 2016) |
Cortina Mk III 1.6 GXL | 1972 | Sold | Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 11th June 2016 Cars (June 11, 2016) | |
| Ford GB Capri Mk I 3000 GXL Broadspeed 1973 Not Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 27, 2016) |
Capri Mk I 3000 GXL Broadspeed | 1973 | Not Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 27, 2016) | |
| Ford Capri 3.0 GXL Group 1 Competition Coupé 1973 Sold Bonhams Bonhams Goodwood Members’ Meeting (April 13, 2025) |
Capri 3.0 GXL Group 1 Competition Coupé | 1973 | Sold | Bonhams Bonhams Goodwood Members’ Meeting (April 13, 2025) | |
| Ford Taunus 1971 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 9, 2013) |
Taunus | 1971 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 9, 2013) | |
| Ford Taunus 20M 2600S XL LHD Coupé 1971 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) |
Taunus 20M 2600S XL LHD Coupé | 1971 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) | |
| Ford Taunus 1971 Sold SWVA Poole Auction (October 30, 2015) |
Taunus | 1971 | Sold | SWVA Poole Auction (October 30, 2015) |
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