1959 Goggomobil Dart

The Goggomobil Dart was designed and built only in Australia by Buckle Motors on a chassis and running gear imported from Hans Glas of Dingolfing in Germany who designed and built Goggomobil Sedans, Coupes, Transporters  (panel vans) and a prototype Cabriolet for Europe and export markets. The home models were powered by a 250cc twin cylinder two stroke motor but in Australia either a 300cc or a 400cc engine was used.

It is calculated that 1700 Goggomobils were made in Australia at Buckle’s Punchbowl factory of which 700 were Darts. Fortunately the bodies were made from fibre glass which does not rust,  consequently quite a few vehicles survived however the floor pan chassis did rust so complete vehicles in original condition are difficult to locate as all floor pans usually need major restoration.

This vehicle was located at Noosa Heads , Queensland in a very sad and sorry state and took two years to restore back to the factory specifications. It has been recognised as the best Goggomobil Dart in Australia .