From 1952 to 1968, all German Fords were called the Taunus, using the model names 12M, 15M, 17M, 20M, and 26M. The “M” is said to stand for “Meisterstück”, in English “Masterpiece”, but that word was found to be already registered by another German automaker. Taunus was also sometimes adopted as the brand name in export markets, particularly where British and North American Fords were also available.
The 1959 model in our showroom has a very low verified mileage having belonged to an older man who barely used it. The car’s condition is impeccable and would be a great acquisition for the right enthusiast.