1958 Goggomobil T400 Sedan

Micro-cars have always been a niche market. Some manufacturers have found success in their production, while the majority of others have not. Hans Glas, of Bavaria, produced a line of microcars that were both popular and produced for a very long period of time. Over 174,548 examples of the Goggomobil T250 were produced. The T250 was introduced at the 1954 IFMA international bicycle and motorcycle show. Power was from a rear-mounted 245 cc air-cooled two-stroke straight twin engine. The evolution of the model over the years was mostly limited to cosmetic features. A larger 400 cubic-centimeter engine, however, did become available in a model dubbed the T400. The T was a 2-door sedan while the TS was a 2-door coupe. The TS400 was introduced at the 1957 IFMA show alongside the improved T sedan. The TS was about ten to twenty percent more expensive than the T sedan.

This Goggomobil T400 was equipped with a pre-selector transmission. It was previously part of the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum. The present owner has restored this car to excellent original condition. The restoration was limited largely to paint, chrome, and an engine rebuild. It was refinished in its original color.

Once the restoration was completed, the car was shown at the Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance where it was awarded a Palmetto Award. The car has less than 9,000 miles which are believed to be actual mileage since new.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014