{"product_id":"ford-taunus-20m-xl-1971","title":"Ford Taunus 20m XL – 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ford Taunus was a family car sold by Ford in Germany. Models from 1970 onward were similar to the Ford Cortina, named after the Taunus mountain range in Germany it was first introduced in 1939 and continued through several versions until 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1952 to 1968 all German Fords were called the Taunus, using the model names 12M, 15M, 17M, 20M, and 26M. The “M” stands for “Meisterstück”, which translates in English to “Masterpiece”. The 12, 15 and 17M models were fitted with a straight-4 and later models a V4 engine. The 20 and 26M models had the Ford Cologne V6 engine. The 12, 15, 17 etc. refer to the engine displacement; 1200,1500,1700 cc etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor R.H Glue bought the Ford Taunus offered here new in 1971 since then the car has only had 4 previous caring owners, and as such is presented in fine condition. Very Rare right hand drive Example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car was often taken to shows and has always had minimal dry use having covered just 224 miles since last MOT and 573 miles since the previous one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car is also presented with, car manuals an extensive workshop manual and the original service book showing stamps as shown below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3,194 – 28\/11\/1972\u003cbr\u003e\n9,773 – 28\/2\/1977\u003cbr\u003e\n12,137 – 7\/03\/1979\u003cbr\u003e\n21,020 – 12\/11\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\n28,105 – 20\/6\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\n38,898 – 15\/06\/2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween these dates it was serviced and maintained privately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 Months Mot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 Months Tax (Exempt from a fee)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Brand New Firestone tyres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent service Oil \u0026amp; Filter, Plugs and air filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique and rare car with only 4 Taunus variants registered with the DVLA this car offers the chance to own a unique, usable and interesting classic car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fantastic condition for a car of 1971,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to drive away…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinance available please ask\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67571040649606,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4318\/2982\/files\/IMG_4701.jpg?v=1791190914","url":"https:\/\/www.thatsclassic.co.uk\/products\/ford-taunus-20m-xl-1971","provider":"That's Classic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}