1968 OSI 20M TS
Entered from the William Hunt of Savile Row Collection

Registration No: CMU 927
Chassis No: EX54HB02648
MOT: Exempt

• Thought to be among only 200 or so surviving examples
• Featured in the November 2002 issue of Classic & Sportscar magazine
• Previously uprated with a Burton Power reconditioned 2.8 litre Cologne V6 engine
• Part of the collection since 2014
• An intriguing and handsome Italian-Germanic hybrid

An offshoot of the Italian Carrozzeria Ghia, OSI (Officine Stampaggi Industriali) was founded in 1960. Occupying 21,000 sqm, its Turin factory housed two continuous loop production lines. Initially tasked with supplying bodies for the Ghia-styled Innocenti 950 Spider and Fiat 2300S Coupe, OSI subsequently built a host of prototypes not to mention the Giovanni Michelotti-penned Ford Anglia Torino. Debuting at the 1963 Turn Salon, the latter proved a success and doubtless helped convince the Blue Oval to collaborate on the OSI Ford 20M TS. Styled by Sergio Sartorelli whose previous work had included the Volkswagen Karman Ghia Type 34, Ghia 1500 GT and Ferdinand Innocenti’s unique Maserati 5000GT, the newcomer was a decidedly sleek fixed head coupe. Sharing its wheelbase, inner monocoque structure and running gear with the Ford Taunus 20M, the four-seater boasted independent front suspension, a ’live’ rear axle and disc / drum brakes. Introduced at the 1966 Geneva Salon and primarily targeted at the German market, the OSI Ford 20M TS was powered by a 2-litre V6 engine allied to four-speed manual transmission (though, later variants carried an enlarged 2.3-litre unit). A marriage of Italian brio and European Ford dependability, the Coupe was priced in line with more exotic machinery. Exact production figures are unknown but is thought that some 2,200 were made of which less than ten percent survive.

Imported to the UK during 1979, chassis EX54HB02648 is understood to have been treated to a re-trimmed interior, fresh clutch, front suspension / brake overhaul, new stainless steel exhaust and £5,000 bodywork restoration by Marquis Cars plus the fitment of a Burton Power reconditioned 2.8 litre V6 engine not long before appearing in the November 2002 issue of Classic & Sportscar magazine. Acquired by its previous keeper the following year, the OSI accompanied him to Japan and then Italy prior to returning to these shores in 2014. Joining William Hunt’s collection that same year, the 20M TS has been kept garaged and sparingly used. Finished in Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Red leather upholstery, the four-seater is currently running and driving but would doubtless benefit from recommissioning / checking over. Prompting conversation wherever it goes, this handsome Italian-Germanic hybrid is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and sundry paperwork.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737