Glas 1300 GT Frua Coupe
Hans Glas GmbH created the 1300 GT as their flagship sports coupe, featuring elegant Pietro Frua styling that rivaled contemporary Italian designs. The lightweight body housed an innovative overhead-cam four-cylinder engine that was technically advanced for its era. Despite critical acclaim and motorsport success, financial difficulties led to BMW's acquisition of Glas in 1966. The 1300 GT represents a fascinating might-have-been story of German automotive history, showcasing what a small independent manufacturer could achieve before consolidation swept the industry.
Extremely rare today with most examples in European collections. Check for rust in body structure particularly around windscreen and rear window. Verify engine originality as many were modified or had engines swapped. Original Frua body panels are irreplaceable. Look for documentation proving BMW-era production versus earlier Glas-only production.
Body designed by Pietro Frua in Italy but manufactured in Dingolfing. Production continued briefly under BMW ownership with BMW-Glas badging. The factory later became a major BMW production facility that continues operating today.