This Goggomobile is hitching a ride on a forklift as the seller sets it up for its photo shoot. The little coupe weighs less than 1000 lbs, and it represents the resurgence of post-war Europe as consumers moved off scooters and began to buy cars. Its predecessor, the T250 sedan, was launched in 1955 – the first microcar offering from the Dingolfing factory of Hans Glas. The “TS” was introduced in 1957, but alas, the “S” does not stand for “sport”, which might imply more oomph than provided by the T250’s 14 hp. No, the output was the same, but buyers could now opt for a coupe body style. Some 285,000 of these tiny troopers and their various siblings were produced, but survivors of any type are hard to find. This 1960 Goggomobile has been hanging out in hangars for most of its life, first in California for several years, then in Kansas City, Missouri for another 20 years. It’s listed for sale here on facebook Marketplace at a price of $6500. Thanks to Zappenduster for the tip!

The powerplant – if you can call it that – is Glas’ own air-cooled 245 cc two-cylinder, two-stroke, mounted in the rear. This is the small block; buyers could opt for a 293 or 392 if they stepped up to the TS300 or TS400. A Getrag four-speed electromagnetic pre-selector gearbox was an option, or buyers could default to the base four-speed manual. See this photo? Yup, those front wheels are tucked in – this little guy has swing-axle suspension all the way around. While it has been sitting for decades without attention, the underside isn’t as horrible as we could imagine – a testament to decent storage.

The interior is the epitome of basic, but lest you imagine the Goggomobile was devoid of evolutionary impetus, the factory did provide several improvements over time. For instance, in 1957, two wipers were supplied, rather than one. And wind-up windows were substituted for the old sliding panes. Later, rear-hinged doors were replaced by conventional front-hingers. And at least there is a glove box – many cheap cars of the era were supplied with a cubbyhole.

The design is another “coming or going?” style, like the NSU. It’s quite cute, sitting on its 10″ wheels. The new owner will want to touch bases with the various Glas and Goggomobile clubs for help fixing, finding, or making parts. This car has been for sale for over six weeks, so striking a deal is becoming more possible by the day. Are you tempted by this miniature motor car?