Ford Taunus Transit
Built: 1959-1966 · Series: TAUNUS
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Ford Taunus Transit – the collective page of the early Ford vans sold under the Taunus name: four- to eight-cylinders of 1.5 to 5.0 litres, 44 to 89.3 kW, unladen weight 900 to 1,600 kg
This page gathers the early Ford vans sold in Germany under the name Taunus Transit: Ford launched the first Transit in 1965, developed jointly by its German subsidiary in Cologne and its British one in Dagenham, and initially carried it under the established Taunus name before Transit became an independent model designation. TR and Transit mark the range, the four-digit suffixes such as 1250 or 2300 the payload class or engine code, VAN the panel-van body.
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The register lists here 14 versions with 44 to 89.3 kW from four- to eight-cylinders of 1,487 to 5,030 cm³, unladen weights from 900 to 1,600 kg, gross weights from 1,400 to 2,900 kg, lengths from 4,250 to 4,605 mm and widths from 1,520 to 2,020 mm.
With its Taunus-branded launch the Transit became Europe's best-selling light van and shaped the image of the trade and delivery vehicle for decades; it competed directly with Volkswagen's T range and the panel vans from Opel and Bedford. In Germany specifically, carrying the established Taunus name helped the newcomer gain trust among buyers already familiar with Ford's other models.
On used examples, rust on sills, wheel arches and the load floor, the condition of the front axle and steering, clutch and gearbox, and on the six- and eight-cylinder versions the cooling system all count; parts for the early model years are sourced through Ford enthusiast circles and the classic-vehicle parts market.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford Taunus Transit, Ford Motor Company (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 44 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,500 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,440 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,990 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,240 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,402 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 35.5 kW/t (44 kW / 1.2 t)
Stronger than 2% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford Taunus Transit have?
The Ford Taunus Transit delivers 44 kW.
How much does the Ford Taunus Transit weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,240 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford Taunus Transit?
2,402 kg.
What engine does the Ford Taunus Transit have?
4 cylinders, 1,500 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ford Taunus Transit?
4,440 mm × 1,990 mm.
When was the Ford Taunus Transit built?
Production years: 1959-1966.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
TAUNUS
TAUNUS 1.6 VAN
TAUNUS 12M VAN
TAUNUS 12M VAN 17G/2530
TAUNUS 1600 L
TAUNUS 1600 VAN
TAUNUS TR 1250/S2
TAUNUS TRANSIT 1250
TAUNUS TRANSIT 67 BTHT
TAUNUS TRANSIT FK 1250
TAUNUS TRANSIT G7BT/2300
TAUNUS TRANSIT G7BTHT/2300
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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