Description
1971 Ford Taunus 20M XL 2600 S – Rare RHD Pillarless Coupe – Stunning Example
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A true European Ford rarity, beautifully preserved.
This 1971 Ford Taunus 20M XL 2600 S is the last of the P7b generation and one of only a handful originally built in right-hand drive for the UK market. Finished in a rich classic Ford red, this pillarless two-door coupe blends German engineering with unmistakable American styling cues — long doors, frameless glass, and that glorious hardtop silhouette.
This exact car presents in excellent condition, clearly cherished and maintained over its lifetime. You simply don’t see them like this anymore.
Key Features
Factory RHD UK-market car – exceptionally rare
2-door pillarless hardtop coupe
2600 S Cologne V6 engine – smooth, torquey, and iconic
XL trim level – top-of-the-range luxury/ sport package
Finished in classic Ford red with chrome detailing
Original-style wheels & trim
Iconic period badging including 20M XL and 2600 S identifiers
Twin exhausts, elegant rear light cluster, and distinctive grille design
Lovely straight bodywork and clean panel fit
A standout survivor from a model range with extremely low UK numbers
Model History
The Taunus P7b (1968–1971) was Ford Germany’s executive-class saloon and coupe range, offering a more refined and American-influenced alternative to the Cortina and Capri. Only a small number of high-spec 20M/ 26M V6 coupes were ever produced in right-hand drive, making this one of the rarest surviving Ford models of its era in the UK.
The 2. 6-litre Cologne V6 “S” is the most desirable engine option of the range, offering strong performance and an unmistakably smooth character. Paired with the pillarless coupe design and XL luxury trim, this model represents the Taunus at its absolute peak.
Condition
This car presents exceptionally well:
Excellent paintwork with deep shine
Clean and tidy interior with period-correct details
Chrome in great condition
Straight panels & solid arches/ sills
Mechanically sound and drives beautifully
Very well preserved, showing the care of long-term enthusiast ownership
The pictures above show the exact car for sale.
Rarity & Collectability
Right-hand drive Taunus 20M XL 2600 S coupes are extraordinarily scarce — most were LHD mainland European cars, and very few UK imports remain. The top-spec engine, the XL trim, and the hardtop coupe body combine to make this one of the most desirable Taunus variants produced.
Examples in this condition rarely come to market. This is a genuine opportunity for collectors of unusual Fords, European classics, or 60s/ 70s pillarless coupes.
Summary
A beautifully preserved, top-spec, right-hand-drive 1971 Ford Taunus 20M XL 2600 S, finished in classic Ford red and presented in excellent condition. With its rare pillarless coupe styling, smooth Cologne V6 power and extremely limited UK production, this car is guaranteed to draw attention wherever it goes.
A rare chance to acquire one of the most distinctive and hard-to-find European Fords of the era.
