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FORD 17M/20M Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 3 FORD 17M/20Ms remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 4 in 2014 Q3 — only 75% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the FORD 17M/20M is rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 17M/20M
The Ford P7 is a range of large family saloons produced by Ford Germany between autumn 1967 and December 1971. The P7 was marketed as the Ford 17M, Ford 20M and Ford 26M. At launch, the 17M was available with four different engine sizes, ranging from 1.5 to 2.3 litres. The more lavishly appointed 20M was also offered, but only with the larger two engines. The range was subsequently broadened further, and from 1969, the 26M joined the range, featuring the same body, but a larger engine, automatic transmission as standard, and various other luxury features. The Taunus 17M name had been applied to...
FORD 17M/20M — questions & answers
How many FORD 17M/20M are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 3 FORD 17M/20M were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD 17M/20M rare?
The FORD 17M/20M is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD 17M/20M increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD 17M/20M on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most FORD 17M/20M use?
Most FORD 17M/20M run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the FORD 17M/20M peak?
The FORD 17M/20M peaked at 4 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.