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  Borgward history until 1960   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Borgward however thought of all: The postwar car came, - because of its wooden body - called the "Leukoplastbomber" LP specified 300, and the Goliath tricycles.
Borgward was successfull in races and built front drive trucks before the others and follows thereby the trend of the time, Borgward improves the Isabella, Borgward..., Borgward...., Borgward...
The fact that Borgward "took over itself", is an invention, a masking of facts, even if investments were made in express speed, and without the assistance of banks, Borgward always omitted them, without other company hardly gets along.
www.borgward-ig.de /e/borgward60.htm   (469 words)

  
  Borgward
After WW2 the company presented Borgward Hansa 1500 that was followed by Borgward Isabella that started being produced in 1954.
In 1959 the Borgward P100 with it's impressive hydrualic suspension.
In 1961 the company was put into bankrupcy and in 1963 the whole equipment for Borgward Isabella and P100 was sold to Mexico where production was continued until 1970.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/bo/Borgward.html   (156 words)

  
 Borgward - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1929 Borgward became the director of Hansa Lloyd AG and led the development of the Hansa Konsul.
In February 1937 came the new Hansa Borgward 2000 and in 1939 the name was shortened to Borgward 2000.
In 1959 the Borgward P100 was introduced, with its impressive pneumatic suspension.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Borgward   (278 words)

  
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In 1919 Carl Borgward begins as an independent entrepreneur, he becomes a partner in the "Bremer Reifenindustrie" at the Forhenstrasse in Bremen-Hastedt and he is allowed to lead this company.
Carl Borgward is a very active man, by now he is thinking bout a more modern and powerful tricycle car This becomes the model Goliath and will be produced besides the smaller Blitzkarren.
Borgward buys an old factory in the Industriestrasse and after a radical reconstruction the Borgward company moves in at the end of 1925.
www.borgward.nl /docs-uk/history.htm   (1863 words)

  
 The portal for all Borgward fans - The history of Borgward
But Borgward offered with the "Blitzkarren" the right car at the right time and months later the 100th "Blitzkarren" left the factory.
In the following October the replacement of the Borgward 2000 by the stronger Borgward 2300 with a 2.3 liter engine was carried out which was built until 1942.
The P 100 was produced in series in the same year, however, his success was stopped by the bankruptcy of the Borgward company in the summer of 1961.
www.borgward.com /eng/history_eng/geschichte_auto.htm   (480 words)

  
 Achtung Panzer ! - Borgward IV
Some 56 Borgward IV were rebuilt to panzerjäger Wanze armed with six 8.8cm Panzerbüchsen 54 and used at the final stages of the war.
In 1943 single Borgward IV was fitted with a TV-camera with the purpose to sit in the control-tank and watch a simple TV-screen to see how one drove.
Before one had reached the enemy minefields, 4 Borgward IV were lost to own mines, while another 4 makes it through and are sacrificed in favor of the Ferdinands which then were able to pass through the minefield.
www.achtungpanzer.com /articles/borgward.htm   (1978 words)

  
 Borgward history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The history of the car manufacturers Goliath, Hansa, Lloyd and Borgward, have a close connection to the mechanic Carl F.W. Borgward.
Borgward, one of the symbols of the german economic miracle called "Wirtschaftswunder", the old man with his cigar, was born on November 10th, 1890.
This invigorates the company of Borgward und Cie (together with the merchant Wilhelm Tecklenburg), so soon a new model with a stronger motor and higher payload could be developed, the new Goliath.
home.arcor.de /weisshauptr/g_borgward/geschichte_e.htm   (446 words)

  
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The modern styling of this car was a development of the streamlined Borgward Windspiel of 1937, though it is often said that it was also inspired by new American designs Borgward had seen in magazines while interned by the Americans after the war.
The preservation of Borgward cars also serves as a protest against the enormous injustice that was done to Dr. Borgward and his firms.
Borgward, Goliath and Lloyd are three divisions of one of Germany´s biggest automobile concerns, the Borgward Group.
www.borgwardisabella.com /Seiten/BorgwardClub/History.html   (2456 words)

  
 Inside Line: Borgward Rebirth: Legendary German Name Set for Return -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Christian Borgward, grandson of company founder Carl Borgward, is the man behind the resurrection.
Borgward is remaining tight-lipped on the exact plans for the Borgward revival, but the media-shy German hints at a two-car lineup aimed to compete in a small but potentially lucrative niche between traditional sedans like the Ford Mondeo and popular premium-class models such as the BMW 3 Series.
German media reports say talks have already started between Borgward and Magna, the company that builds the BMW off-roader at its plant in Austria and has played a pivotal role in the development of the upcoming Fiat Bravo.
www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/News/articleId=117005   (450 words)

  
 COLLECTIBLE BORGWARD ISABELLA '55-'61
It was a success, and Borgward went on to design the first truly modern German car, the Borgward Hansa 1500, which was the star of the Geneva auto show in 1949.
Typical of his maverick spirit, Borgward also produced a string of purpose-built RS sports racers that were known in those days as "Porsche Baiters" because of their annoying habit of sporadically beating the much more numerous Porsche racing brigade.
The Borgward company met an untimely demise in 1961, when it was closed by the local Bremen government under circumstances the remain unclear to this day.
www.theautochannel.com /news/writers/bhagin/1998/fs9802.html   (936 words)

  
 Borgward
In a stroke of automotive and economic genius, Borgward purchased shares in the ailing Hansa-Lloyd company for a fraction of their value, effectively taking control.
During the war Borgward built military vehicles, but by wars end little of the production facilities were left.
Not to be defeated, Borgward (who was now in his mid 50’s) would rebuild and, in 1949, would release the first “all new” German car, the Borgward Hansa 1500.
www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au /car_info_borgward.htm   (297 words)

  
 Borgward links page
Carl F.W. Borgward GmbH Automobil- und Motoren-Werke Bremen, Ersatzteilliste (new 2003-07-02)
This is a P90, a P100 with a 4-cylinder “next generation Isabella engine” and without air suspension and less chrome parts etc. This car becomes a “P75” after it was equipped with an ordinary Isabella TS engine.
This is a picture of a Borgward Macht Weiter, the nickname for BMW among some “Borgwardians”.
www.angelfire.com /co/borgward   (1958 words)

  
 Borgward  Cars Model Range Types   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Karl F. Borgward was 73 when he died in 1963, his large car works had closed down two years earlier.
Forerunners of his Borgward cars were the Hansa, Hansa-Lloyd and some other makes, which he either founded or bought when the former manufacturer of car radiators was on the way up.
The first model bearing the Borgward name had an ohv four-cylinder 1498cc engine; the next cars were of 1758cc and there was also a diesel-engined model.
www.ukcar.com /carspecs/basicmodels.asp?maker=Borgward   (383 words)

  
 McLellan's Automobile Literature :: Cars & Trucks - Borgward (Items with photos)
Front of sheet is yellow and white, with fl lettering and fl and white Borgward emblem, and has photo rendering showing three-quarter frontal view of Borgward Hansa 1500 Two-Seater Convertible Coupe, with specifications.
BORGWARD (Isabella), "Carl F. Borgward is One of the Few Remaining Entirely Independent Automobile Manufacturers": 4 page color folder, 11x8.
Blue and white cover, with fl title plate and blue and white lettering, is photo rendering showing three-quarter frontal view of blue Borgward Isabella TS 2-Door sport sedan superimposed on art rendering of horseback riders on beach.
www.mclellansautomotive.com /sales-lit/bymake/borgward/index.shtml   (1742 words)

  
 Inside Line: Borgward Fans Rejoice? Former German Luxury Brand Returning to Market -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Christian Borgward may only know his once-famous grandfather, Carl Friedrich W. Borgward, from tales told by his father or from magazines, but he's hooked on the family tradition.
Borgward existed from the 1930s through the 1950s.
According to an interview in the German Welt magazine, Christian Borgward is planning a small series luxury sedan carrying the historic name.
www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/News/articleId=105078   (215 words)

  
 Borgward history
It was first used in Borgward's own factory and then sold predominantly to small tradesmen who could afford its 980 Reichs Marks, but not the RM3,500-5,000 and more for other light commercial vehicles such as the Opel and DKW.
Borgward received his first government order for 50 trucks in preparation for war
1963 The Borgward car machinery for the Isabella and P100 models was sold to Mexico.
www.histomobile.com /histomob/internet/192/histo02.htm   (1429 words)

  
 TIME.com: Borgward Steps Down -- Feb. 17, 1961 -- Page 1
Carl Borgward is a builder of genius, a clumsy manager of a large enterprise, a dilettante in financial matters, and a lovable human being.
With his Borgward auto complex some $48 million in debt, 70-year-old Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Borgward agreed to give up his positions as president, sole owner, chief engineer and designer of the firm he founded 33 years ago and built into the sixth-largest automaker in Germany.
What chiefly caused Carl Borgward's downfall was the same disease that afflicted many another European automaker last year—an overestimate of the U.S. appetite for imports and a failure to foresee the rousing success of 1960 U.S. compacts.
www.time.com /time/magazine/article/0,9171,826895,00.html   (693 words)

  
 DML 1/35 Pzkpw III w/Borgward
The need for a remotely controlled vehicle for clearing gaps in mine fields was recognized by the German forces after the Polish campaign.
A contract was issued to the Borgward Company to produce a tracked vehicle, to tow mine detonating rollers.
A pair of glueable vinyl tracks are supplied for the Borgward, and three sprues of individual track links for the main Pz.Kpw.
www.internetmodeler.com /2000/april/armor/borgward.htm   (1331 words)

  
 Open Directory - Recreation: Autos: Makes and Models: Borgward   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Borgward Isabella Oldtimer - Contains history and photographs.
Borgward Owners Elite - Contains a forum and an area to swap or trade spare parts.
Portal for Borgward Fans - Contains the history of Carl F. Borgward, the factory, and the models.
dmoz.org /Recreation/Autos/Makes_and_Models/Borgward   (162 words)

  
 Return Of The Borgward - AutoSpies Auto News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Orchestrating the return of the company will be Christian Borgward, the grandson of Carl Borgward known as the original founder of the car manufacturer line.
However, the Borgward Isabella was one of the loveliest German cars of the era.
The Borgward Isabella was their offering designed to compete with BMW and MB, and so was the Borgward Hansa 2400.
www.autospies.com /news/Return-Of-The-Borgward-9014   (712 words)

  
 Borgward Automobiles: From Glory to Zilch and Back - The Automobile Blog
The German media has recently reported that Borgward automobiles is all set to make a comeback and Charles Borgward, grandson of the founder of Borgward Automobiles, is leading the revival.
Key Asian players will assist his cause and the new operations of the company will be based at its original home in Bremen, Germany.
The revival act will be tough ask for the Borgward as it has to create a brand identity for itself after a gap of 45 years … Distribution could be another major problem … it’ll be one audacious task for Charles Borgward and co.
www.automotto.org /entry/borgward-automobiles-from-glory-to-zilch-and-back   (545 words)

  
 Borgward - Motorbase
The Borgward Hansa had in fact been in production since 1949 when it was sold as simply "Hansa", a German marque founded by Carl Borgward.
Carl Borgward also owned the Hansa-Lloyd and Goliath Works, all of which were combined to concentrate on Borgward production.
Over a ten year period (1952-62) the Borgward company produced an innovative and unusual range of cars, all having a sporting/luxury image.
www.motorbase.com /manufacturer/mid/16.html   (127 words)

  
 PHENOMENAL BORGWARD COLLECTION!! -- World Of Goliath, Borgward, & Lloyd
It is absolutely fantastic, as there is nearly every conceivable model represented, including Goliath Express and Lloyd vans, Borgward trucks, P100s, many Isabellas, several Lloyd Alexanders, a Lloyd Arabella, a Goliath 900 cabrio sedan, and 3 or 4 Goliath/Hansa 1100s.
The new owners are hoping to find sponsors to help set up a museum, but the fate of this collection is still up in the air.
He said he will keep me directly posted on the developments of this collection, as there is the possibility that some cars and parts could also be sold off.
www.voy.com /61205/299.html   (565 words)

  
 Borgward Isabella, Mercedes Ponton | Automobiliar Schreiber
Automobiliar Schreiber is a specialized enterprise which has dedicated its expertise to restoring all kinds of Borgward Isabella vehicles to as-new conditions that are faithful to the original design features.
Today, no Borgward restoration can do without Automobiliar Schreiber.
Borgward Isabella represents the drive of a whole generation.
www.automobiliar.com /default_e.htm   (92 words)

  
 Bertone Group - Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The idea of designing a German car came about at the same time as the beginning of the fruitful Bertone-MG partnership.
For the Borgward designs the Turin bodywork builder took inspiration from his work with the English manufacturer and created a model featuring a long bonnet and ponton wings.
The interiors were designed to give more living space than other similar models of the day, with a modern feel and reflecting the most advanced trends of the Italian bodywork school.
www.bertone.it /en/scheda_50_borgward_en.htm   (135 words)

  
 Straightline - Borgward brand to be revived
Inside Line reports that German car brand Borgward is about to be resurrected.
"We have received a lot of interest from venture capitalists, especially from the Asian region, keen to invest in a traditional German carmaker," says Borgward.
I learned to drive in a Borgward Isabella Wagon with a 4 speed on the column.
blogs.edmunds.com /Straightline/1578   (206 words)

  
 Borgward 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Carl F.W. Borgward with car design sketches of new
This is not a commercial project, it is leaded by the enthusiasm over
I would like to thank the Borgward fans from all over the world
www.scheeper.de /borgward/story.htm   (96 words)

  
 Borgward in South Africa
Borgward Goliath Hansa Cabriolet, Borgward Hansa Pick-up, Lloyd Alexander 600, Borgward B611
Launch of the Borgward P-100 at the 1959 Frankfurt
Borgward B 2000 Site (Germany) <> Borgward Club UK Borgward Owners Club (USA) <> Borgward in New Zealand
www.dyna.co.za /cars/borgward.htm   (414 words)

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