Description1966 Goggomobil TS-250 Coupe’
The Goggomobil was named for the young nephew of the company president, Hans Glas, whose nickname was "Goggi". So Goggi’s Mobil (miniature car) became Goggomobil.
The little car was hugely successful because it was a "real" car in miniature, not a freakish scooter mobile. Glas had a keen market sense and was, in hindsight, one of the few microcar manufacturers who would follow the "true path", by giving the public exactly what it wanted. The Goggomobil became the largest selling microcar in Germany.
With an eye to the American market, this elegant and very stylish version was built on the standard Goggo floor pan and received all the same upgrades.
From March 1957, the electric shift was introduced on this model. Available only as a hardtop coupe in 2-tone finish, a single color was offered toward the end. The 300 cc engine ended September 1965, the 400 in September 1967, but the 250 soldiered on until June 1969. (Called the "Mayfair" in England).
In 1969 BMW purchased Goggomobil/Hans Glas Gmbh, and discontinued production.
Manufacturer: Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing Germany
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Model: TS-250 Coupe’ |
Motor: Glas, 2-stroke |
Body: Monocoque |
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Years Built: Oct. 1957 – June 1969 |
No. Cylinders: 2 |
Chassis: None |
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No. Produced: 6700 |
Displacement: 239 cc |
Suspension Front: Coil |
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No. Surviving: ? |
Horsepower: 15 |
Suspension Rear: Coil |
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Length: 3050 mm |
Gearbox: 4 + rev |
Steering: Rack & Pinion |
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Width: 1370 mm |
Starter: Dynastart |
Brakes:Hydraulic/Drum |
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Weight: 420 kg |
Electrics: 12 v |
4 Wheels: 4.80 x 10" |
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Interior: 2 + 2 |
Ignition: 2 x Coil |
Top Speed: 56 mph |
Carburator rebuilt
All door and window seals replaced
Brakes rebuilt
New muffler and exaust manafold/heat exchanger
New outside mirrors
New bumbers and bright work
Many extra parts
SOLD, for viewing enjoyment!
