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Ford Taunus 1st Gen

1970 – 1976 — USA

The Ford Taunus is a long-standing family car model produced by Ford Germany across Europe. The later models, starting from 1970, shared the same basic construction as the Ford Cortina MkIII in the UK, with differences mainly in steering wheel placement. Named after the Taunus mountain range in Germany, the car line was introduced in 1939 and lasted through various versions until 1994. One of the earliest iterations of the Ford Taunus was the G93A (1939–1942) and G73A (1948–1952) models. These cars were built on the foundation of the Ford Eifel, utilizing a 1172-cc four-cylinder engine within a longer chassis and sleeker body design. An important technological advancement was the inclusion of hydraulic brakes, marking a significant milestone for Ford in Germany. Key points: 1. The Ford Taunus was a popular family car sold by Ford Germany across Europe. 2. Models post-1970 shared the same construction as the Ford Cortina MkIII but with minor differences. 3. The car line was named after the Taunus mountain range in Germany. 4. Production spanned from 1939 to 1994, with various versions released over the years. 5. The Ford Taunus G93A and G73A marked a development from the Ford Eifel, featuring a 1172-cc four-cylinder engine and hydraulic brakes, a first for