1963 GLAS GOGGOMOBIL TS 250 COUPE

1963 GLAS GOGGOMOBIL TS 250 COUPE
Chassis no. 02214683
247cc Two-Stroke 2-Cylinder Engine
Single Carburetor
13.5bhp at 5,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-wheel Independent Suspension
4-wheel Drum Brakes

*Beautifully presented inside and out
*Charming and classic Goggomobile microcar
*Great smiles-per-gallon
*Offered with restoration file

THE 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 became Goggomobil. The little car was hugely successful because it was a "real" car in miniature, rather than a hybrid 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 some 260,000 examples finding buyers. Introduced at the 1957 IFMA international bicycle and motorcycle show, the Coupe version of Goggomobil's rear-engined micro-sedan sported a beautifully proportioned body on the same chassis featuring 4-wheel independent suspension and a 4-speed floor-shifted transmission.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Purchased by the consignor in 2004 from an avid Goggomobil aficionado and collector of micro cars, this lovely TS 250 Coupe presents beautifully in the medium blue exterior paint over a grey interior. While in the previous owner's hands, the Goggomobil was treated to a comprehensive restoration, which still presents very well today. Utilizing correct parts, it is evident that this TS 250 was given a proper restoration with handsome execution and attention to detail. The binder of information included with the car offers documentation in the German language, showing that the previous owner had communications, parts purchases, and more with Goggomobil experts in the country of which this TS 250 originates. Overall, this charming micro car is in wonderful condition. The simple dashboard area is adorned by the large, ivory-colored steering wheel and aluminum trim, and a neat rear luggage rack is fitted on the trunk, strapped with a basket weave suitcase with plenty of room for Riesling and sausage for the picnic. This lovely example has been displayed in a climate-controlled facility among other fine automobiles since the restoration, and will surely give the next owner many smiles per gallon.