Description
Ford Taunus 12M | 1961
Highlights:
– 1.4-litre V4 petrol engine, 4-speed manual transmission
– Two-tone cream and black paintwork with matching period-style upholstery
– Well maintained example with a carefully kept history
– Charming and characterful 2-door sedan, ideal for enthusiasts and collectors
The seller offers for sale this 1961 Ford Taunus 12M, powered by a 1.4-litre V4 engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. This 2-door sedan presents in a cream and black two-tone finish with a matching black and cream interior, and it has always been carefully treated by its owners. It is a characterful, well-preserved example with plenty of charm, well suited to an enthusiast or collector looking for a usable early-1960s classic.
The Ford Taunus 12M, part of the P4 generation launched in 1959, holds a notable place in Ford’s European history as the first front-wheel-drive Ford and the first Ford anywhere to be built with a V4 engine, a compact layout chosen to keep the car low, light and spacious for its class. Its clean, rational lines marked a deliberate departure from the more ornate Taunus models that came before, while still carrying the American-influenced styling cues typical of the period. The 12M sold strongly through the early 1960s, and well-kept survivors such as this one now represent a genuinely formative chapter of Ford’s postwar European development.
The front-wheel-drive layout, compact V4 engine and 4-speed manual gearbox combine to give the 12M a light, nimble character quite different from its rear-wheel-drive contemporaries, while the unitary body construction keeps things simple and easy to maintain. Inside, the two-tone upholstery and period-correct trim have been well looked after, and the car’s distinctive two-tone exterior scheme gives it real presence at shows and on the road alike.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
