Highlights and general information

For sale is a Ford Taunus 17M-P3 from 1962 in the color blue and white with a blue and white leatherette interior.

Highlights:

• 3rd hand, accident-free, with TÜV in a well-kept overall condition
• Expert opinion from 04/2016 with a grade of 2
• Professionally restored Ford, at the time commissioned by the previous owner Günther Jauch (presenter)
• With historic Blaupunkt radio

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1962
• First registration: Germany, 01/1962
• Location: 54450 Freudenburg, Germany
• Number of owners: 3
• Restored
• Accident-free
• TÜV until 03/26
• Immediately ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

Produced in Germany between 1960 and 1964, the Ford Taunus P3, also known as the "bathtub Taunus", impressed with its bold design, which was reminiscent of a bathtub and was the subject of both admiration and criticism. As Ford Germany's third post-war development, the model set new standards and became a real sales hit with 669,731 units produced. Its modern design language and solid workmanship made the P3 a popular choice in the middle class and secured it a firm place in automotive history.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: blue and white
• Interior: Blue and white imitation leather
• Repaint-free: Yes

Engine and transmission:

• 1.7-liter gasoline engine with 60 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last maintenance service: 06/2024

Mileage:

• Mileage: 24,315 km (read off)
• Mileage traceable: no
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert opinion (04/2016, grade 2)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition - rust-free
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Slight rust film on the chrome parts
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary

In short, an exciting Ford Taunus 17M-P3 is offered here. It was professionally restored on behalf of the previous owner Günther Jauch. Since then, the car has been in a well-maintained condition (certificate grade 2, 04/2016), is accident-free and ready to drive with a current MOT. A perfect car for lovers of classic German mid-range vehicles who value design, history and driving pleasure is up for auction here.