On the Whitsun weekend, Glas drivers from eight nations will meet with well over 100 classic vehicles from the former GLAS/Dingolfing company for the 40th GLAS Treffen in Ottobeuren in the Unterallgäu region.
From tractor to luxury GT
The Hans Glas company, based in Dingolfing in Lower Bavaria, originally produced agricultural machinery. In the post-war period, scooters were added to the range before the "Goggomobil", a small vehicle that is still well known today, was launched on the market. The Goggomobil was the most popular small car in the country and achieved very high production figures. The "ISAR" small car followed in the second half of the 1950s.
In just 15 years, GLAS developed a complete product range. In addition to the Isar, there was the 04 series, a vehicle in the 1.0 to 1.3 liter class in many versions. In 1965, the 1204 TS even won the German Touring Car Championship.
Then came the stunningly beautiful GLAS GT designed by Frua, the chic 1700 sedan and finally the eight-cylinder GLAS 2600 V8 luxury coupé. Both the GLAS GT and the 1700 saloon are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year since their presentation at the IAA 1963.
Takeover by BMW
In 1966/67, the GLAS company was taken over by BMW, whereby the approximately 4,000 skilled workers from the GLAS plants were welcomed by the rapidly expanding BMW company in times of labor shortages. The former GLAS plant in Dingolfing then developed into the world's largest BMW plant.
International Glass Club invites you
The GLAS Club was founded in Switzerland in 1975 and is active internationally. Numerous participants from seven nations are expected to attend this year's 40th international meeting with their classic GLAS and Gogo vehicles.
The house designer Pietro Frua from Turin will also be celebrating his 100th birthday this year. To mark the occasion, there will be a special exhibition at the Hotel Hirsch in Ottobeuren over Whitsun, honoring the work of this designer with original designs and accessories.
Further information can be found on the website of the organizer and the Glass Club.
