Goggomobil 'Dart' car
Object No. 89/1523-1
The Goggomobil is considered to be the most representative "minicar" on sale in Australia in the second half of the 1950s. Minicars of the period were characterised by small physical size coupled with interior spaciousness, small engine with high power output, low fuel consumption and simplicity. The Goggomobil was possibly the most successful and profitable attempt to design, manufacture and market a minicar in Australia. This Goggomobil was manufactured in 1959 and was one of 5000 Goggomobil sedans, coupes and two seaters manufactured to fulfil a growing demand for minicars. This ceased for the Goggomobil with the introduction of the BMC MiniMinor in 1961. The high demand for minicars during the 1958-1961 period should be seen in the context of a growing demand for 6 cylinder cars and a weakening demand for the mid-size 4 cylinder cars in the same period. The introduction of the Morris MiniMinor, combined with an increase in sales tax to 40% in 1960, dealt a fatal blow to the fortunes of the local Goggomobil and other less successful Australian minicars of the time.
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Summary
Object Statement
Goggomobil 'Dart' car, full size, body No. 712, fibreglass / rubber / metal, body designed and made by Bill Buckle, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1959, chassis and mechanics made by Goggomobil, Germany
Physical Description
Goggomobil 'Dart' car, full size, body No. 712, fibreglass / rubber / metal, body designed and made by Bill Buckle, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1959, chassis and mechanics made by Goggomobil, Germany Open two seat, full size mini car with red painted fibreglass boy on a German built body and mechanics. Powered by a twin cylinder air cooled two stroke engine of 300cc. The weight of the car is 350kg. Specifications include: Engine: two cylinders, two stroke, air cooled, rear mounted, 293cc capacity developing 13kW at 5000 rpm. Maximum Speed: 105km/h Gearbox: four speed, all synchromesh Unlanden Weight: 304kg Fuel Consumption: 5 litres / 100km Suspension: coil springs, independent on all wheels Brakes: four wheel, hydraulic Body: fibreglass, two piece, two seater, no doors, front luggage boot.
DIMENSIONS
Height
1118 mm
Width
1500 mm
Depth
3048 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
Bill Buckle designed the body of the goggomobil.
HISTORY
Notes
Exhibited at the Orange Motor show in 1993.
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
11 December 1989
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