Glas Goggomobil Price Guide

The Goggomobil was a German microcar produced by Hans Glas GmbH in Dingolfing, Bavaria, from 1955 to 1969. It was a two-door saloon, coupe, and van. All absolutely tiny, and all using a rear-mounted two-stroke twin-cylinder engine of 247cc, 293cc, or 395cc.

These provided basic motoring for post-war Germans who could not afford a Volkswagen Beetle. The Goggomobil was one of the most successful German microcars, with over 280,000 produced before BMW acquired the Glas company in 1966 and eventually absorbed the Dingolfing factory, which today is BMW’s largest production plant.

The Car

The Goggomobil T (Tourer/saloon) used a 247cc to 395cc two-stroke twin producing between 13.6 and 20bhp. The TS coupe variant used the same mechanicals in a more sporting body. The Transporter van provided light commercial capability. Top speed was approximately 85km/h with the largest engine. The Goggomobil was sold in Australia under licence by Buckle Motors, and in Spain as the Munguia Goggomobil. The T300 and T400 are the most commonly surviving variants.

Buying

The Goggomobil is a charming and increasingly valuable microcar. Values have risen substantially as the bubble car and microcar collecting community has grown. The two-stroke engine requires correct fuel-oil mix maintenance. The Glas Automobil Club in Germany provides the specialist support.