Produced for the French market.

SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer: Hans Glas GmbH Origin: Dingolfing, Bavaria, Germany Production: 25,092 Motor: 2-cyl., 2-stroke Displacement: 688 cc Power: 30 hp Length: 11 ft.

3 in.

Identification No.

60-041726 With the severe depression that wracked Europe and Germany, particularly after World War II, most Germans could only afford the small 250-cubic centimeter Goggomobil T250, if anything.

When Germany’s economy began to improve, Hans Glas and his engineers determined that there was a market for a car that was somewhat larger than a microcar but not as large or expensive as a Volkswagen.

The car was unveiled in 1957 as the “large Goggomobil.” This großer model came equipped with either a 600- or 700-cubic centimeter engine and plenty of room for a family of four and their luggage.

To distinguish it from its predecessors, the model was given a distinguishing name: the T-700 Isar, which also came to be known as the Royal in the UK.

The name was cha...