Highlights: – 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission – Restored about eight years ago, stripped, derusted and KTL coated – Overhauled engine and brake system – New wiring harness and conversion from 6-volt to 12-volt electrics – Reupholstered cream interior, light blue paintwork with white roof and whitewall tyres The private seller offers for sale this 1960 Ford Taunus 17M P2, powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. The Taunus 17M of the P2 generation, nicknamed the “Barock” in Germany for its flamboyant styling, was Ford Germany’s answer to the growing demand for stylish family cars in the late 1950s. With its wraparound design cues, tail fins, chrome trim and two-tone paint, it carried a strong dose of American styling in a compact European package, and it remains one of the most charming German classics of the period. This example is a two-door model finished in light blue with a white roof, matched with whitewall tyres and bright chrome bumpers. According to the seller the car was restored about eight years ago. The bodywork was stripped of its paint and rust and treated with a KTL coating before being repainted, the engine and the brake system were overhauled, and the interior was redone. The electrical system also received a new wiring harness and was converted from 6 volts to 12 volts. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in cream upholstery with dark piping on a full-width bench seat at the front and rear, with a large pale steering wheel and a dashboard painted in body colour. The engine bay, finished in white with a blue engine block, is shown in several photos. The seller notes that a few cosmetic details still need finishing, for instance the window rubbers (new ones are included), the handle of the right-hand window and the panel under the windscreen wipers. For enthusiasts of post-war German design, this Taunus 17M offers a distinctive and approachable classic with plenty of period charm. 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. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of East Flanders, Belgium. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Belgian registration. The chassis number is 1199125. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more