Glas

D, 1955 – 1968

Hans Glas GmbH, Isaria Maschinenfabrik, Dingolfing

An old-established manufacturer of agricultural machinery, Glas cars started production of the Goggo, the German-designed scooter, in 1951. The Goggomobil small cars were built from 1955 and were available with 250cc, 300cc and 400cc 2-cylinder 2-stroke engines, mounted in the rear. In 1958 the larger Glas Isar model appeared with 600cc and 700cc front-mounted 2-cylinder 4-stroke engines. Since 1961 a range of Glas cars characterized by 4-cylinder 4-stroke engines with 5-bearing crankshafts and overhead camshafts with cogged belt-drive has been offered: the ‘Glas 1004’ (993cc), ‘Glas 1204’(1.189cc), ‘Glas 1304’(1.289cc) and ‘Glas 1700’(1.682cc), all available with different engine outputs. Models Glas 1300GT and Glas 1700GT were two-seater sports versions with twin-carburettor engines developing 75bhp and 100bhp respectively. In 1965 the ‘Glas 2600’ was introduced with a 2.6-litre V8 engine of 140bhp and a Frua-designed body.

The Goggomobils were phased out during 1966 after some 250.000 Glas cars had been built. BMW’s acquisition of Glas in 1967 led at first to a rationalization (1700s and V8s were sold under the BMW name) and ultimately to the disappearance of the marque.

From 1962 to 1966 Goggomobil saloons and commercial vehicles were built in Spain by Munguia Industrial SA of Bilbao.

Source: Georgano, encyclopedia of motorcar; HON

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