#154 1958 Goliath 1100 Kombi
VIN: 32041338
Odometer: 55678
Engine: 1094cc H4 Boxer
Trans.: 4-spd. Manual (column)
Beware -- many imitators. Accept no substitutes: Here's the original.
To say the 1958 Goliath Kombi was ahead of is time is an understatement.
This plucky little German family car was manufactured by Borgward, known for its engineering innovations.
While this pocket-sized wagon was forward-engineered in many ways, including its 3-door body with easy cargo storage, the biggest innovation was its water-cooled "boxer" style flat 4 engine. While Porsche (and by extension Volkswagen) and quite a few others made air-cooled four-cylinder boxers (with horizontally opposed pistons which help to reduce vibration and minimize engine stress), Borgward's was the first engine of that type to be water-cooled. Many followed, perhaps most notably including Subaru.
The Goliath 1100 was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1957. In 1959, Borgward dropped the Goliath name in favor of a prewar marque, Hansa.
Thus the Goliath Kombi from 1958 is a rare car with a secure place in automotive history.
This example is in fine running condition and presents very well.
VIN: 32041338
Odometer: 55678
Engine: 1094cc H4 Boxer
Trans.: 4-spd. Manual (column)
Beware -- many imitators. Accept no substitutes: Here's the original.
To say the 1958 Goliath Kombi was ahead of is time is an understatement.
This plucky little German family car was manufactured by Borgward, known for its engineering innovations.
While this pocket-sized wagon was forward-engineered in many ways, including its 3-door body with easy cargo storage, the biggest innovation was its water-cooled "boxer" style flat 4 engine. While Porsche (and by extension Volkswagen) and quite a few others made air-cooled four-cylinder boxers (with horizontally opposed pistons which help to reduce vibration and minimize engine stress), Borgward's was the first engine of that type to be water-cooled. Many followed, perhaps most notably including Subaru.
The Goliath 1100 was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1957. In 1959, Borgward dropped the Goliath name in favor of a prewar marque, Hansa.
Thus the Goliath Kombi from 1958 is a rare car with a secure place in automotive history.
This example is in fine running condition and presents very well.
VIN: 32041338
Odometer: 55678
Engine: 1094cc H4 Boxer
Trans.: 4-spd. Manual (column)
Beware -- many imitators. Accept no substitutes: Here's the original.
To say the 1958 Goliath Kombi was ahead of is time is an understatement.
This plucky little German family car was manufactured by Borgward, known for its engineering innovations.
While this pocket-sized wagon was forward-engineered in many ways, including its 3-door body with easy cargo storage, the biggest innovation was its water-cooled "boxer" style flat 4 engine. While Porsche (and by extension Volkswagen) and quite a few others made air-cooled four-cylinder boxers (with horizontally opposed pistons which help to reduce vibration and minimize engine stress), Borgward's was the first engine of that type to be water-cooled. Many followed, perhaps most notably including Subaru.
The Goliath 1100 was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1957. In 1959, Borgward dropped the Goliath name in favor of a prewar marque, Hansa.
Thus the Goliath Kombi from 1958 is a rare car with a secure place in automotive history.
This example is in fine running condition and presents very well.