A Rare 1967 Ford Unearthed in an Odessa Courtyard (VIDEO)
A rare 1967 Ford Taunus 15M has been unearthed in Odessa and is set for restoration at the Wheels of History museum.
June 6, 2026, 22:12
This Ford Taunus 15M sedan was discovered in a courtyard in Odessa and has recently been transported to the capital's technical museum "Wheels of History" for further restoration.
The car was manufactured in 1967, and in 1971, it was brought from Cologne to Odessa by a sailor. The vehicle changed several owners and was in use until 2014, when the clutch failed. As a result, it stood motionless for 12 years and literally became embedded in the ground. Local children took a liking to the car, as evidenced by the deformed roof, shattered windshield, and "upgraded interior." 
The car is now awaiting a new life. The engine is operational and will run after the carburetor is cleaned. This particular model is equipped with the most powerful engine in the lineup – a 1.7-liter producing 70 hp. 
The Ford Taunus 15M was produced in various body styles – two-/four-door sedan, three-door station wagon, including a van based on it, as well as a coupe. From September 1966 to August 1970, 670,000 units were manufactured, of which 385,000 were the 15M model. The rest were the 12M. The former had rectangular headlights, while the latter featured round ones. 
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