Goggomobil TL 400
Built: 1961 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1961
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Goggomobil – other models: the collective page of the TL 250 and TL 400 van by Hans Glas of Dingolfing, two-cylinder engine of 0.25 litre, gross weight up to 900 kg
This page gathers the van versions TL 250 and TL 400 of the Goggomobil, which the firm Hans Glas of Dingolfing built from 1957 to 1965 as a panel-van and pick-up variant of its small car. The TL designation stands for Transporter Lieferwagen (delivery van), and the numbers 250 and 400 denote the payload in kilograms, so the two versions can be told apart directly by their carrying capacity.
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The register lists 2 versions here with a uniform displacement of 248 cm³ from two-cylinder engines, kerb weights from 520 to 522 kg, gross vehicle weights from 822 to 900 kg, and widths from 1,350 to 1,380 mm.
As a particularly compact and light small van, the Goggomobil TL filled the niche below the established small vans in post-war West Germany, used by tradespeople and small businesses for light loads in confined spaces; the nearly identical kerb weight of both versions despite their different payloads shows how closely related the two types are.
For a used example of these historic micro vehicles, what matters is the condition of the two-stroke engine and gearbox, corrosion on the unitary body, the tightness of the load-space hatch, and the availability of parts through Goggomobil clubs and specialist classic-vehicle dealers; given the vehicle's small size, also take a close look at the axle suspension and steering.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Goggomobil (weitere Modelle), Goggomobil TL (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 2correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,350 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 522 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 822 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Goggomobil TL 400 weigh?
The unladen weight is 522 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Goggomobil TL 400?
822 kg.
What engine does the Goggomobil TL 400 have?
2 cylinders.
When was the Goggomobil TL 400 built?
Production years: 1961.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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