Ford Taunus Price Guide

The Ford Taunus was Ford of Germany’s primary model range from the 1950s through to the 1982 merger with the Cortina to create the Sierra. The Taunus range was a series of rear-wheel-drive saloons and estates that competed directly with the Opel Kadett and Ascona in the German market. The Taunus is less well-known in the UK than the Cortina but was mechanically related, particularly in the later V4 and V6-engined generations.

The Car

The Taunus name covered multiple generations from the rounded 1950s models through to the TC-series (1970–1976) and the final TC80 (1980–1982). The P-series of the 1960s used the V4 engine. The TC2 of 1976–1982 is essentially the German version of the Cortina Mk IV/V, sharing platform and body. Left-hand drive is standard on all Taunus variants.

Buying

The Taunus is primarily of interest to German Ford enthusiasts. The TC2/3 shares many components with the Cortina. German Ford Taunus clubs provide the specialist support.