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Today's spot!

This nice two-tone paint really suits this Amazon.

The Amazon was designed by Jan Wilsgaard and introduced in sept. 1956 as a 4-door sedan.
The 2-door coach (model code P130) and the 5-door estate (model code P220) followed in 1962.
Type P121 indicates a standard version.
All Amazons received the stronger B20 as standard engine in August 1968.

1986 cc L4 B20 engine runs on LPG.
Performance: 90 bhp.
1089 kg.
Production Amazon P120/P130/P220: 1956-July 1970.
Production Volvo Amazon P121 this version: Aug. 1968-Aug. 1969.
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1969 (estimated).
New Dutch pseudo-historical reg. number: May 20, 1983 (private import).
Since March 10, 2018 at current owner.

Halfweg, car park railway station, Houtrakkerweg, April 17, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Today's spot!

This nice two-tone paint really suits this Amazon.

The Amazon was designed by Jan Wilsgaard and introduced in sept. 1956 as a 4-door sedan.
The 2-door coach (model code P130) and the 5-door estate (model code P220) followed in 1962.
Type P121 indicates a standard version.
All Amazons received the stronger B20 as standard engine in August 1968.

1986 cc L4 B20 engine runs on LPG.
Performance: 90 bhp.
1089 kg.
Production Amazon P120/P130/P220: 1956-July 1970.
Production Volvo Amazon P121 this version: Aug. 1968-Aug. 1969.
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1969 (estimated).
New Dutch pseudo-historical reg. number: May 20, 1983 (private import).
Since March 10, 2018 at current owner.

Halfweg, car park railway station, Houtrakkerweg, April 17, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Today's spot!

This nice two-tone paint really suits this Amazon.

The Amazon was designed by Jan Wilsgaard and introduced in sept. 1956 as a 4-door sedan.
The 2-door coach (model code P130) and the 5-door estate (model code P220) followed in 1962.
Type P121 indicates a standard version.
All Amazons received the stronger B20 as standard engine in August 1968.

1986 cc L4 B20 engine runs on LPG.
Performance: 90 bhp.
1089 kg.
Production Amazon P120/P130/P220: 1956-July 1970.
Production Volvo Amazon P121 this version: Aug. 1968-Aug. 1969.
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1969 (estimated).
New Dutch pseudo-historical reg. number: May 20, 1983 (private import).
Since March 10, 2018 at current owner.

Halfweg, car park railway station, Houtrakkerweg, April 17, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Today's spot!

The Amazon was designed by Jan Wilsgaard and introduced in sept. 1956 as a 4-door sedan.
The 2-door coach (model code P130) and the 5-door estate (model code P220) followed in 1962.
Type P121 indicates a standard version.
All Amazons received the stronger B20 as standard engine in August 1968.

1986 cc L4 B20 engine runs on LPG.
Performance: 90 bhp.
1089 kg.
Production Amazon P120/P130/P220: 1956-July 1970.
Production Volvo Amazon P121 this version: Aug. 1968-Aug. 1969.
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1969 (estimated).
New Dutch pseudo-historical reg. number: May 20, 1983 (private import).
Since March 10, 2018 at current owner.

Halfweg, car park railway station, Houtrakkerweg, April 17, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Today's spot!

This nice two-tone paint really suits this Amazon.

The Amazon was designed by Jan Wilsgaard and introduced in sept. 1956 as a 4-door sedan.
The 2-door coach (model code P130) and the 5-door estate (model code P220) followed in 1962.
Type P121 indicates a standard version.
All Amazons received the stronger B20 as standard engine in August 1968.

1986 cc L4 B20 engine runs on LPG.
Performance: 90 bhp.
1089 kg.
Production Amazon P120/P130/P220: 1956-July 1970.
Production Volvo Amazon P121 this version: Aug. 1968-Aug. 1969.
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1969 (estimated).
New Dutch pseudo-historical reg. number: May 20, 1983 (private import).
Since March 10, 2018 at current owner.

Halfweg, car park railway station, Houtrakkerweg, April 17, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Today's spot!

This nice two-tone paint really suits this Amazon.

The Amazon was designed by Jan Wilsgaard and introduced in sept. 1956 as a 4-door sedan.
The 2-door coach (model code P130) and the 5-door estate (model code P220) followed in 1962.
Type P121 indicates a standard version.
All Amazons received the stronger B20 as standard engine in August 1968.

1986 cc L4 B20 engine runs on LPG.
Performance: 90 bhp.
1089 kg.
Production Amazon P120/P130/P220: 1956-July 1970.
Production Volvo Amazon P121 this version: Aug. 1968-Aug. 1969.
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1969 (estimated).
New Dutch pseudo-historical reg. number: May 20, 1983 (private import).
Since March 10, 2018 at current owner.

Halfweg, car park railway station, Houtrakkerweg, April 17, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Today's spot!

The Renault 4 is one of the most popular classic cars in the Netherlands. There are still a lot of them in daily use.

1108 cc L4 petrol engine.
694 kg.
Production R4 (in France): July 1961-1992. In some other countries like Slovenia and Argentina a few years longer.
Production R4 GTL: 1978-1992.
Original Dutch reg. number: June 19, 1985.
At current owner since June 9, 2024.

© photo: Luciënne.

Mechelen (Zuid-Limburg), April 16, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Today's spot!

The Renault 4 is one of the most popular classic cars in the Netherlands. There are still a lot of them in daily use.

1108 cc L4 petrol engine.
694 kg.
Production R4 (in France): July 1961-1992. In some other countries like Slovenia and Argentina a few years longer.
Production R4 GTL: 1978-1992.
Original Dutch reg. number: June 19, 1985.
At current owner since June 9, 2024.

© photo: Luciënne.

Mechelen (Zuid-Limburg), April 16, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

In 1959 artist Vegter van Slooten (1926- ) and his girlfriend Diny Vrieling (1937-2021) departed from Yde (Drenthe) for a long journey with their T300 to Cape Town, South Africa. It took them three years vice versa. 42.000 (other source says 53.000) km with 500 kilogram luggage, through desserts and tropical forests.
When finally back in the Netherlands they were offered a new Goggomobil TS-series Coupé by Goggomobil director Glaser because of their achievement.
Van Slooten still had his T300 Limousine in 2000.
In 2021 this Goggomobil was on display in 'Het andere Museum', Leeuwarden.
Here we see Van Slooten with his old Goggo T300 in his back yard.

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.

296 cc cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 14,8 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250/300 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T300 this version: March 1955-late 1956.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Spring 1956 (not valid anymore).

Image found in:
Nieuwe Revu magazine #30, VNU Publishers, July 24, 1981.
Date: c. 1981.
Original photographer: Floris Bergkamp.
Location: Yde ?

Halfweg, April 6, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

In 1959 artist Vegter van Slooten (1926- ) and his girlfriend Diny Vrieling (1937-2021) departed from Yde (Drenthe) for a long journey with their T300 to Cape Town, South Africa. It took them three years vice versa. 42.000 (other source says 53.000) km with 500 kilogram luggage, through desserts and tropical forests.
When finally back in the Netherlands they were offered a new Goggomobil TS-series Coupé by Goggomobil director Glaser because of their achievement.
Van Slooten still had his T300 Limousine in 2000.
In 2021 this Goggomobil was on display in 'Het andere Museum', Leeuwarden.
Here we see a small part of the many stickers and souvenirs Van Slooten gathered during his trip through Africa with his old Goggo T300 (detail).

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.

296 cc cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 14,8 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250/300 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T300 this version: March 1955-late 1956.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Spring 1956 (not valid anymore).

Image found in:
Nieuwe Revu magazine #30, VNU Publishers, July 24, 1981.
Date: c. 1981.
Original photographer: Floris Bergkamp.
Location: Yde ?

Halfweg, April 6, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

In 1959 artist Vegter van Slooten (1926- ) and his girlfriend Diny Vrieling departed from Yde (Drenthe) for a long journey with their T300 to Cape Town, South Africa. It took them three years vice versa. 42.000 (other source says 53.000) km with 500 kilogram luggage, through desserts and tropical forests.
When finally back in the Netherlands they were offered a new Goggomobil TS-series Coupé by Goggomobil director Glaser because of their achievement.
Van Slooten still had his T300 Limousine in 2000.
In 2021 this Goggomobil was on display in 'Het andere Museum', Leeuwarden.

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.

296 cc cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 14,8 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250/300 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T300 this version: March 1955-late 1956.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Spring 1956 (not valid anymore).

Image found in:
Jan de Lange, Dwergauto's. driewielers, scootmobielen en bubblecars in Nederland, Zaltbommel, Europese Bibliotheek, 2000.
Original photographer, place and date unknown.

Halfweg, April 6, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

In 1959 artist Vegter van Slooten (1926- ) and his girlfriend Diny Vrieling departed from Yde (Drenthe) for a long journey with their T300 to Cape Town, South Africa. It took them three years vice versa. 42.000 (other source says 53.000) km with 500 kilogram luggage, through desserts and tropical forests.
When finally back in the Netherlands they were offered a new Goggomobil TS-series Coupé by Goggomobil director Glaser because of their achievement.
Van Slooten still had his T300 Limousine in 2000.
In 2021 this Goggomobil was on display in 'Het andere Museum', Leeuwarden.

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.

296 cc cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 14,8 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250/300 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T300 this version: March 1955-late 1956.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Spring 1956 (not valid anymore).

Image found in:
Jan de Lange, Dwergauto's. driewielers, scootmobielen en bubblecars in Nederland, Zaltbommel, Europese Bibliotheek, 2000.
Original photographer, place and date unknown.

Halfweg, April 6, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

In 1959 artist Vegter van Slooten (1926- ) and his girlfriend Diny Vrieling departed from Yde (Drenthe) for a long journey with their T300 to Cape Town, South Africa. It took them three years vice versa. 42.000 (other source says 53.000) km with 500 kilogram luggage, through desserts and tropical forests.
When finally back in the Netherlands they were offered a new Goggomobil TS-series Coupé by Goggomobil director Glaser because of their achievement.
Van Slooten still had his T300 Limousine in 2000.
In 2021 this Goggomobil was on display in 'Het andere Museum', Leeuwarden.
This fake grille was a popular option.

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.

296 cc cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 14,8 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250/300 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T300 this version: March 1955-late 1956.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Spring 1956 (not valid anymore).

Image found in:
Jan de Lange, Dwergauto's. driewielers, scootmobielen en bubblecars in Nederland, Zaltbommel, Europese Bibliotheek, 2000.
Original photographer, place and date unknown.

Halfweg, April 6, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.

247 or 296 cc cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 13,6 or 14,8 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250/300 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T-series this version: Late 1956-March 1964.
Original old Dutch reg. number: May 1957 (not valid anymore).

Image found in:
Jan de Lange, Dwergauto's. driewielers, scootmobielen en bubblecars in Nederland, Zaltbommel, Europese Bibliotheek, 2000.
Original photographer, place and date unknown.

Amsterdam, March 27, 2017.

© 2017 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.

247 or 296 cc cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 13,6 or 14,8 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250/300 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T-series this version: Late 1956-March 1964.
Original old Dutch reg. number: May 1957 (not valid anymore).

Image found in:
Jan de Lange, Dwergauto's. driewielers, scootmobielen en bubblecars in Nederland, Zaltbommel, Europese Bibliotheek, 2000.
Original photographer, place and date unknown.

Amsterdam, March 27, 2017.

© 2017 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

1950s Goggomobil publicity printed in a Dutch magazine.

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.

296 cc 2 cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 14,8 bhp.
435 kg.
Production Goggomobil T-series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T300: March 1955-Summer 1965.
Production Goggomobil T300 this version: Late 1956-March 1964.

Image found in:
Thuis in de jaren '50, Dagelijks leven in een gemoedelijke tijd. Eindred. Peter Boer, Apeldoorn, RD Media Groep, 2007.

Amsterdam, Nov. 27, 2015.

© 2006 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.
Note the triangle rear window. It's a very rare option.

247 cc 2 cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 13,6 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T250 this version: Late 1956-March 1964.
Old German reg. number (Hansestadt Hamburg).

Scan from original analog photo (Halfweg, April 5, 2025).
Film roll: 06-21.

Hamburg-Ost, July 27, 2006.

© 2006 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.

247 cc 2 cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 13,6 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T250 this version: Late 1956-March 1964.
Old German reg. number (Hansestadt Hamburg).

Scan from original analog photo (Halfweg, April 5, 2025).
Film roll: 06-21.

Hamburg-Ost, July 27, 2006.

© 2006 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.
Note the triangle rear window. It's a very rare option.

247 cc 2 cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 13,6 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T250 this version: Late 1956-March 1964.
Old German reg. number (Hansestadt Hamburg).

Scan from original analog photo (Halfweg, April 5, 2025).
Film roll: 06-21.

Hamburg-Ost, July 27, 2006.

© 2006 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

The Goggomobil microcar was presented in Autumn 1954 by Hans Glas GmbH, Dingolfing, Bayern. Chief engineer was Karl Dompert.
The Goggomobil T250/T300 series was expanded with the T400 in October 1957.
A second front wiper came late 1956 for model year 1957.
From March 1964 onwards the door hinges of all models were replaced to the front side of the doors (conventional way).
In 1966 the Glas company was bought by BMW, but the production of these microcars remained till 1969.
Note the triangle rear window. It's a very rare option.

247 cc 2 cylinder 2-stroke air-cooled rear engine.
Performance: 13,6 bhp.
460 kg.
Production Goggomobil T250 series: March 1955-June 1969.
Production Goggomobil T250 this version: Late 1956-March 1964.
Old German reg. number (Hansestadt Hamburg).

Scan from original analog photo (Halfweg, April 5, 2025).
Film roll: 06-21.

Hamburg-Ost, July 27, 2006.

© 2006 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved