For some reason, ive always loved these cars, even though they were relatively rare in the uk, even at the time when they were available new. Car parts store for borgward and auto accessories autodoc. A dream that never came true borgward s traumwagen kurt ernst on jul 11th. Towards the end of the german reich every forth commercial vehicle was a borgward goliath, a fact that contributed to borgwards fame. Narrow down your isabella search by age, body or listing type online today. German car maker borgward has been resurrected by a consortium led by the grandson of the original company founder. The car is driven to shows, car meetings as much as possible. Welcome to the united kingdom borgward drivers club the club was founded in 1980 by robert richmondjones and there are now in excess of 100 members. The most up to date version is available on the internet website. Definition version of the antique automobile club of america aaca considers any classic car built 25 years ago or more. Borgward gmbh from 1954 to 1962 the isabella was to have been marketed as the borgward hansa 1500 but the isabella name was used on test vehicles and proved popular with engineering staff and media.
Borgward was just relaunched after being inactive for 54 years. It comes equipped with a manual transmission, single carburetor and with solid wheels. Through its ties with the other borgward groups and clubs throughout the world the b. Of which 36283 named in the ccda oldtimer database. Borgward automobile club home page classic car clubs. In 1961, the year during which the manufacturing of borgward vehicles in bremen was discontinued, a small group of enthusiasts in cape town decided to form a club in order to create friendship amongst the many owners and to ensure the preservation of all borgward, goliath and lioyd cars.
Borgward returns to geneva after 55yearabsence wvideo. An extremely original car with a lot of potential and has just come out of the dry desert state of arizona and is a great car to restore. The first owner was a doctor from warwickshire who owned the car until 1964. There was a lot of hype surrounding the borgward isabella concept ahead of the 2017 frankfurt motor show. The information contained in this booklet was correct at the time of going to print. Cars and parts for sale united kingdom borgward drivers club.
You can order borgward spare parts online at autodoc. The borgward car club of australia has been an incorporated body sine the end of 2002, and has a constitution which allows members in any part of australia to participate on the committee via email or telephone or letter. Borgward cars are not very common in australia but people do fall in love with the car when they see it at shows or car meetings. Classic cars for sale 1961 borgward isabella ts saloon. The borgward drivers club has no financial interest in any vehicle advertised and any prospective purchaser should satisfy himself or herself as to the condition and ownership of any vehicle before agreeing a purchase. Borgward will show its first allnew model at the 2015 frankfurt motor show. The club s aim is to promote enthusiasm for, and interest in, borgward, hansa, lloyd and goliath vehicles.
Honest john have 1 borgward isabella classic cars for sale to choose from. A dream that never came true borgwards trau hemmings. The united kingdom borward drivers club was founded in 1980 and there are now in excess of 100 members. This page is showing the stages of the restoration process and of course the final car as it is today. The borgward car club of australia publishes an interesting and informative quarterly newsletter, is helping as far as possible with obtaining spare parts, encourages friendships between borgward enthusiasts, and promotes participation in regional events. The first automobile carl borgward designed was the 1924 blitzkarren lightning cart, a tiny threewheeled van with 2 hp 1. This 1960 borgward isabella is available in orange with a black interior and comes equipped with a manual transmission, solid wheels and includes the jack. Borgward borgward club frankfurt wuerzburg biannual club magazine.
The building is directly opposite the borgward company hansalloyd works. Borgward boasts that his new car will be a rival to the audi a6mercedesbenz eclassbmw 5series, but when asked if the car will be appearing at car. Its up and running in china, but the bx7 was created with global sales in mind, and the firm believes it has created a german car youd opt for. Sep 15, 2017 there was a lot of hype surrounding the borgward isabella concept ahead of the 2017 frankfurt motor show. Borgward car models list complete list of all borgward models.
The clubs aim is to promote enthusiasm for, and interest in, borgward, hansa, lloyd and goliath vehicles. In 1972 membership countrywide, including namibia and zimbabwe, rose to 70. Another unusual car that really turns my crank rings my bell. The borgward isabella is an automobile which was manufactured by the bremen based automanufacturer carl f. The borgward drivers club supply these details as a service to club members and other interested parties. Borgward isabella classic cars for sale honest john. It produced cars of four brands, which were sold to a diversified international customer base. Restoration means for us that the car when it is finished looks like a brandnew one that has just left the factory without changing the details. Oskar pfeffer froschgasse 2 61194 niddatal germany. Well, the bremenbased company made luxury cars up until bankruptcy in 1961, hitting a sales peak in the fifties. It has lots of potential and an excellent candidate for full restoration. Australian borgward club, which preserves any type of borgward, hansa and lloyd cars. They were started in 1919, and began by making useful threewheeled delivery vehicles, which they continued to make under the goliath name.
Borgward, the bremen car brand revived by a stateowned chinese bus maker after going bust in 1961, has surprised many including its own ceo. They launched the bx7 on their reopening at the 2015 geneva motor show. Find a classic car club near you to discuss all things related to vintage cars. The former borgward car manufacturing company, based in bremen, germany, was founded by carl f.
I felt as the odd one out,i have not met any other girl with that kind of car. The former borgward car manufacturing company, based in bremen, germany, was founded by. Borgward car models list complete list of all borgward. Borgward was an acquisitive german automobile engineer who, before world war 2, purchased the hansa, hansalloyd and goliath factories. Car rapids and goliath was released about a thousand copies. German car brand borgward gets new lease on life with chinese. From both brown and green buff logbooks we know the borgward spent the first few years in warwickshire before moving to wolverhampton in 1966. The borgward bx7 is a luxury compact suv designed and manufactured by borgward, a german automaker. This rare 1959 borgward isabella coupe shown here is available in white with red interior. Co 2 is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. Australian borgward club, which preserves any type of borgward, goliath, hansa and lloyd cars.
Ccca recognizes only the classic cars of the highest price category, released in limited quantities between 1925 and 1948. He turned out a variety of small cars before the war, his best known being the fourcylinder, ohv hansa 1100, which was built from 1934 to 1939. While 1950s concept cars are typically associated with american automakers, a few european companies were pushing the design and engineering envelope at roughly the same time. The clubs aim is to promote enthusiasm for, and interest in, borgward, hansa, lloyd and goliath vehicles, which, despite their excellence, have had only sporadic coverage by the motoring press. Honest john have 1 borgward classics for sale to choose from. In most states a classic car borgward is officially a car produced for more than 20 years prior to the current date and stored in a state corresponding original or restored to it. The production car was subsequently renamed and only the first few. Our website is here to help in every way we can with pictures, technical information. A complete list of car clubs, swap meets, museums, and events from around the world. In april 1969, the borgward agents, vanroux motors in johannesburg was sold and all borgward spares were taken over by clows bmc. Citroen car club of north america po box 635 inwood, wv 254280635. Traders with a small budget bought it for delivery. Business is so good that the hansalloyd factory is rapidly becoming to small. Borgward car club of australia club tales unique cars.
The relaunch of the once prominent german company, revealed at the geneva motor. Narrow down your borgward classic search by model, age or body online today. This very rare saloon borgward isabella was first registered in london on the 4th april 1961. Uk the official definition is missing, however, the cars manufactured before 1 january 1973 are defined as historic vehicle historic vehicle and are exempt from road tax. The club provides assistance with the acquisition, maintenance or restoration of as many vehicles as possible. Initially coming from south africa this isabella ts is a rare rhd version of what is affectionally called the most beautiful german coupe of the 1960s. At the huge back to the 50s car show at the mn state fairgrounds in st. Borgward starts testing new prototype luxury car news. Borgward does have a very respectable history, though.
Since 1983 a lot of experience and knowhow was gained considering the restoration of this borgward model. Borgward isabellas were raced successfully in the uk by a man called bill. The car is undergoing a running restoration and is now back on the road after some 25 years standing in several barns. Borgward s isabella was one of the most popular german premium models in the 1950s, while lloyds alexander lloyd 600 model offered. Car brands, driving test, vintage ads, bristol, retro, cars motorcycles, classic cars, automobile, how to memorize things. Our aim is to see as many borgward group cars on the road as possible. Borgward drivers club uk borgward interessengemeinschaft essen in english. Our innovative, purely electric drive platform epropulsion has caused a stir in the borgward bxi7, our nearseries concept car. The clubs membership grew gradually and in 196768 no less than 25 new members entered.
In addition to the fuel efficiency of a car, driving behaviour as well as other nontechnical factors play a role in determining a car s fuel consumption and co 2 emissions. German car brand gets new lease on life with chinese money. If you know the license plate number of the car, please specify it here. Borgward bx5 and bx7 in malaysia brand, looks, quality, price. The first borgward suv with a purely electric drive stands for the sustainable future of the brand. Given carl borgward prolific range of cars and brands, its interesting that the isabella became the crowd favourit. Business is so good that the hansalloyd factory is. For english speaking customers borgwardoldtimer by preneux. Borgward car club of australia australian borgward club. Apr 11, 2017 borgward, the bremen car brand revived by a stateowned chinese bus maker after going bust in 1961, has surprised many including its own ceo by racking up more than 30,000 units in sales for its. Paul, mn every june, a red 1960 borgward isabella, thats usually in the same spot every year, is the first place i go for some reason.
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