Goggomobil is it worth restoring?

[Ian]

I have been given a Goggomobil saloon, its largely original and intact but has no documents etc. The engine is there as is the interior etc but is this car worth restoring or should I just break for spares??

Cheers

[TerryG]

I am just a big car perv but any chance of some pics?
You are in a much better position than most to guesstimate the amount of work required to bring it back to life, I very much doubt there is money in a concourse restoration but A good condition 1 car if it doesn't require too much must be worth a go.

[MG Mal]

I would talk to the peeps at the Microcar museum, they may even make you an offer for it....

http://www.microcarmuseum.com/tour/goggo-t250.html

[TerryG]

The register may be able to offer you help too
http://www.goggomobil.com/ehome/ehome.html

[tractorman]

I liked those when they came out - small and cuter than Minis and I even had a Spot-On model of one (which disappeared while I was at boarding school). There was something cute and clever about them and it would be a shame not to rescue it if it is feasible.

Come to think of it, my Spot-On Minor, DB5 Volante, DB6 and various other "collectable" cars that I bought later on also disappeared when I was away from home...

[suffolkpete]

It's so rare it's hard to put a value on it, but looking at the prices other microcars fetch these days it could well be worth restoring. A friend of mine had one in the late sixties, they're rather cute and it would be nice to see one go back on the road.

[zipgun]

I want , I want !!

And an HB Viva..if you come across one.

[rich.]

can we have pics?

[Topaz]

I would talk to the peeps at the Microcar museum, they may even make you an offer for it....

http://www.microcarmuseum.com/tour/goggo-t250.html

That's the American museum which is now closed as all the stock has been sold. I hope they keep the web site running as it's a very informative resource
http://www.microcarmuseum.com/contact.html

There is also a UK museum which I thought was near to RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire but now appears to have moved to Boston

http://www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk/


Hope that helps

Mike

[Ian]

I'll get some photos posted up as soon as I can