Ford (D) Taunus 17m 1600
(1960 - 1964)
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Reason had a long tradition at Ford: as early as 1936, the Eifel placed great emphasis on streamlining and economy. The Taunus P3 and Sierra followed this ideal and competed with their ancestor in 1984 to compare the generations. In the meantime, even the then brand-new model with the aero rear end is over 40 years old. Has the last sentence of this historical article come true?
In 1960, the Ford Taunus 17M was already in its fourth year of production. With its curves, fins and soft suspension, the big car from Cologne quoted American models, but under the bodywork was tried and tested European technology. The "Baroque Taunus" hardly had any weaknesses, although the front and rear axles did not harmonize perfectly, true to its nickname. This vehicle article reproduces an original test report from 1960 and shows the Ford 17M P2 in extensive historical images and sales material.
Ford dances out of the trapeze! Performance and economy, won in the wind tunnel. This is how the test report of the magazine 'hobby' on the new Ford Taunus 17M began in 1960. Günther Gebhardt saw the new Taunus not just as a new car, but as the dawn of a new era in which fashionable design refinements would be sacrificed for aerodynamics and functionality. This article reproduces the original wording of the test report at the time and shows the Ford Taunus 17M in over 50 historical pictures as well as in the sales brochure of the time.
The new Ford Taunus 17M was a highly remarkable new car from Cologne, wrote Olaf von Fersen in his test in December 1960, after he had subjected the new car to extensive test drives. The Taunus was indeed refreshingly different. Not everything was perfect, but many things were at least significantly better than its predecessor. This article reproduces the original test report from 1960 and shows the rounded Ford Taunus 17M in many historical pictures and in the sales literature of the time.
The Ford Taunus 12 M of the 1960 model year, also known as the "Seitenstreifentaunus", was tested by the magazine 'hobby' in 1960 and described as the most dangerous competitor to the VW. The model upgrades were clearly appreciated. This report reproduces the re-edited original wording of the test report at the time and is illustrated with archive photos from the period and other photos of the various Taunus generations.
At the beginning of 1962, sporty types could choose between the Opel Rekord Coupé and the Ford 17 M TS for just under DM 8,000. The Opel offered an individual coupé body and the typical Opel characteristics, the Ford 70 hp and an almost frothing temperament in the limousine guise. Instead of comparing them directly, two 'hobby' testers wrote down their impressions of each vehicle separately. The comparison was made by the reader. This article reproduces the original wording of the 'hobby' report at the time, supplemented by archive photos and advertising images of the two vehicles. Further tests in the Zwischengas archive are also referenced.
At the end of 1962, the magazine 'hobby' carried out a major comparative test with eleven saloons from Germany, France, England and Italy. In a tough competition, hot-blooded family sports cars had to be compared with utility saloons designed for comfort. The fact that a German representative won was not a matter of course, as places 2 to 4 went to "foreign countries". This article reproduces the original wording of the report at the time and shows all eleven sedans compared in many archive photos.
In 1962, many people expected miracles from the Ford 12 M, precisely because the Americans had developed it. The magazine 'hobby' devoted itself to the newcomer and came to thoroughly positive conclusions, which resulted in the statement "even more car for the money". This report reproduces the original wording of the test report at the time. It is supplemented with historical illustrations and references to other reports on the 12 M.
In the years following the Second World War, the course of time seems to have accelerated dramatically. The global economy picked up so much speed and the needs of the increasingly affluent clientele expanded so quickly that the German Ford-Werke GmbH launched three generations of the Taunus within just under a decade, which differed greatly, especially in terms of their appearance. The third edition had a sober, businesslike elegance and offered some comfort. However, technical progress lagged slightly behind... The original test report from 1963 and historical images are intended to give you a better understanding of the Ford 17 M TS at the 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 17m 1600
2-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1698 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1698 cm3
Station Wagon, 60 PS, 1698 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
Station Wagon, 65 PS, 1758 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 69 PS, 1758 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 69 PS, 1758 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 75 PS, 1758 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 75 PS, 1758 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1498 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Taunus 17m 1600
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Taunus 17m (P3) 1961 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 22, 2015) |
Taunus 17m (P3) | 1961 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 22, 2015) | |
| Ford D Taunus Transit 1962 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (June 26, 2015) |
Taunus Transit | 1962 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (June 26, 2015) | |
| Ford Taunus 17M Super 1961 Sold RM/Sotheby's RM/Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection Versteigerung (October 23, 2020) |
Taunus 17M Super | 1961 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's RM/Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection Versteigerung (October 23, 2020) | |
| 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) |
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