One of the more unusual captive imports in the US (compared to Opels, for example) was the German Ford Taunus. The P3 version, built from 1960 – 1964, was influenced by the same design ideals as the contemporary Thunderbird and Lincoln Continental, and the similarities are particularly noticeable in the grill and headlights, as well as the side aspect. Engines ranged from 1.5 to 1.8 liters in displacement, and were good for a maximum 75hp. In spite of being mocked in the press as the bathtub Taunus, they enjoyed considerable success in the European market. Interestingly, both Henry Ford Jr. and Konrad Adenauer were present for the launch of this model. You can find this 1962 Ford Taunus 17M for sale for $750 in Ramona, CA.
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