LOT 103

1965 Goggomobil TS250 Coupé Chassis no. 02244063

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Lot 103

1965 Goggomobil TS250 Coupé

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|1 February 2024, 13:30 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

1965 Goggomobil TS250 Coupé
Chassis no. 02244063

• Iconic sports coupé microcar
• Formerly in a German museum for many years
• Acquired for the collection in 2001
• Registered in the EU, in Ireland

The beautiful coupé version of the Goggomobil brought style and a sporty appearance to the microcar world and was ahead of its time. This later model is a steel-bodied notchback coupé with very attractive lines and excellent visibility and has conventionally hinged doors rather than the 'suicide' doors of the earlier version. According to the vendor it is a pleasure to drive and highly manoeuvrable with excellent roadholding. This was the first car our vendor acquired for his collection and is understood to have been in a German museum for many years prior to its purchase in 2001.
The car is powered by a 245cc twin-cylinder air-cooled two-stroke engine, which drives via a four-speeds-plus-reverse gearbox. Maximum power output is 13.6hp at 5,000rpm and the fuel consumption a frugal 50.5 miles per imperial gallon (5.59 litres/100 kilometres). The car's maximum speed is 75km/h (47mph) and it is said to drive well through all gears. Suspension is independent all round by means of coil springs and swing axles. This charming little Goggomobil is described as in excellent condition, benefiting from recent professional re-upholstery, while its Cherry and Cream two-tone colour scheme is the original and most iconic.
The Goggomobil has successfully participated in numerous rallies including the modern Gordon Bennett Rally, and has received many awards including at the Lyons Club Motor Show and the 2018 RIAC National Classic Car Show 2018. Accompanying documentation consists of an EU registration certificate; original sales brochure; service and repair manual; and an original workshop manual (in German).

Footnotes

1965 Goggomobil TS250 coupé
Châssis n° 02244063

• Microcar coupé sportif emblématique
• Exposée dans un musée allemand pendant de nombreuses années
• Acquise pour la collection en 2001
• Immatriculation européenne irlandaise

La magnifique version coupé de la Goggomobil apportait style et apparence sportive au monde des microcars et était en avance sur son temps. Ce modèle est un coupé trois volume à carrosserie en acier aux lignes séduisantes avec une excellente visibilité et possède des portières à ouverture conventionnelle plutôt que les portes « suicide » des précédentes versions. Selon le vendeur sa conduite est un vrai plaisir avec une excellente maniabilité et une bonne tenue de route. Ce fut la première voiture acquise par notre vendeur pour sa collection et elle a figuré dans un musée en Allemagne pendant de nombreuses années, avant son acquisition en 2001.
La voiture est animée par un moteur deux temps bicylindre refroidi par air de 245 cm3 associé à une boîte à quatre rapports plus marche arrière. La puissance maximale est de 13,6 ch à 5 000 tr/min et sa consommation est de 5,59 litres aux 100 kilomètres. La vitesse maximale de la voiture est de 75 km/h et s'avère agréable sous chaque rapport. La suspension est indépendante aux quatre roues, grâce à des ressorts hélicoïdaux et des essieux oscillants. Cette charmante petite Goggomobil est décrite comme étant en excellent état, ayant bénéficié d'une récente réfection professionnelle de sa sellerie et sa livrée bicolore cerise et crème est d'origine et tout à fait caractéristique.
La Goggomobil a participé avec succès à de nombreux rallyes, y compris la Gordon Bennett moderne, et a reçu de nombreuses récompenses dont le Lyons Club Motor Show en 2018 et le RIAC National Classic Car Show en 2018. La documentation qui l'accompagne comprend son certificat d'immatriculation dans l'Union européenne, sa brochure originale, son carnet d'entretien et un manuel d'atelier d'origine (en allemand).

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