Ford (D) Taunus Transit
(1961 - 1965)
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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.
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.
Surprisingly, the large V6 was quite similar in its characteristics to the small four-cylinder engines. Instead of drawing its power from the depths of its displacement, it also preferred to draw its power from the engine speed. However, as it harmonized excellently with the transmission, this was not seen as a disadvantage. The generally very conventional design of the car also had its advantages, as can be seen from this historical test report.
A mid-range car that is intended to appeal to a wide range of buyers can never please everyone. Some prefer it sporty, others prefer it comfortable. On top of that, it should be easy to handle in the city and comfortable on long journeys, as well as powerful and economical. And of course it also has to look good. The Ford Taunus P5 mastered this balancing act very well in 1965, as this historical test report shows. Even the much-maligned V4 engine came off surprisingly well.
Current market prices for Ford (D) Taunus Transit
2-Door Sedan, 38 PS, 1172 cm3
Station Wagon, 38 PS, 1172 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 54 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
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 Transit
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Taunus Transit 1962 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (June 26, 2015) |
Taunus Transit | 1962 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (June 26, 2015) | |
| Ford Taunus Transit 1965 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 17, 2020) |
Taunus Transit | 1965 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 17, 2020) | |
| 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 17M P3 Super 1700 1965 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2019) |
Taunus 17M P3 Super 1700 | 1965 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2019) | |
| 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 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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