{{Infobox automobile | name = Goliath Rapid / Goliath Standard | image = Goliath Standard (1).JPG | caption = | manufacturer = Bremer Kühlerfabrik Borgward & Co. GmbH, Bremen, Germany | aka = | production = Goliath Company, Bremen, Germany | model_years = 1925 or 1926-1933 | assembly = | designer = Carl F. W. Borgward | class = | body_style = open three-wheel cart | layout = Kardan MR layout | platform = | related = | engine = two-stroke engine<br />(4–9 PS) | transmission = 3 speed | propulsion = | wheelbase = ~ {{convert|2000|mm|in|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.automobilia-ladenburg.de/image/pool/2/mx/913.jpg |title=Archived copy |website=www.automobilia-ladenburg.de |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607162952/https://www.automobilia-ladenburg.de/image/pool/2/mx/913.jpg |archive-date=7 June 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | length = {{convert|NNN|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | width = {{convert|NNN|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | height = {{convert|NNN|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | weight = {{convert|NNN|-|NNNN|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | predecessor = Goliath Blitzkarren | successor = Goliath F400 and F200 | sp = DE }} upright=1.2|thumb The '''Goliath Rapid''' is a lorry made by ''Bremer Kühlerfabrik Borgward & Co. GmbH'' in Sebaldsbrück (a neighborhood in Hemelingen, a suburb of Bremen, Germany). The Rapid, which technically was an improved version of the Goliath Blitzkarren, was sold under the ''Goliath'' brand name. Bordward's radiator-producing company was later renamed to ''Goliath-Werke Borgward & Co. GmbH''.
The Rapid consists of two parts: A "cart"-like front with two steerable wheels, and a "motorcycle" rear part with a single wheel. Between cart a motorcycle, it has an orthogonal wall and a steering wheel, to control the front wheels. A windshield was offered as a factory option. The Rapid has an electric starter, a clutch, and a 3-speed gearbox with a single reverse gear. Electric lamps including a stoplight were offered as a factory option that cost RM 170; an electric horn was offered for RM 30. The maximum permissible payload is 250 kg. The Rapid is powered by an ILO-Motorenwerke-made 198 cc, single cylinder, two-stroke-engine that produces 4 PS. In 1928, a new model with an increased payload of up to 300 kg and a 250 cc, 5.5 PS engine was put into production. In 1931, the payload was increased to 500 kg. A version with a framed flatbed was offered for RM 1100; a closed freight box version was available as well, for RM 1200. Odometer or a passenger seat also offered from the factory. Carl Borgward had filed a patent on "single rear wheel drive technology". The patent was granted on 8 August 1928.<ref>https://patents.google.com/patent/DE496683C/en Patent DE496683C: „Drive device for the rear drive wheel of a three-wheeled motor vehicle“, Google Patents</ref>
== Goliath Standard == In addition to the Rapid, a 500 kg freight version called '''Goliath Standard''' was put into production. It has a 350 cc single cylinder, two-stroke gasoline engine made by ILO-Motorenwerke with a rated power of 7.5 PS. Its flatbed version cost RM 1295, the "closed freight-box" version was offered for RM 1440. The Standard's top speed is 40 km/h (25 mph).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.borgward.org/Goliath/GStandard.htm|title=Typ|website=www.borgward.org|access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref>
In 1931, a 750 kg freight version with a 400 cc two cylinder engine rated 9 PS cc was introduced. In 1931, prices rose to RM 1600 resp. RM 1750.
In 1933, the Standard production was ceased – the successors Goliath F200 and F400 were put into production in autumn of 1933.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goliath-veteranen-club.de/Typologie/Typenblatt-1926-Rapid-Standard.htm|title=Typenblatt-Rapid-Standard|website=www.goliath-veteranen-club.de|access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kreiszeitung.de/lokales/bremen/ende-bremer-wirtschaftswunders-3027345.html|title=Das Ende des Bremer Wirtschaftswunders|date=2013-07-27|website=Kreiszeitung Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG|location=Syke|language=de|access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=47sdAQAAMAAJ|title=Der Weg zur Isabella: eine Geschichte der Borgward-Gruppe|last=Flieger|first=Heinz|date=1959|publisher=Verlag für Deutsche Wirtschaftsbiographien|pages=58|language=de}}</ref>
== Competitors == * Oscar Vidal & Sohn Tempo Pony, T1 and T2, built from 1928 to 1930, a very similar vehicle * D-Lieferwagen L-7, 1927–1930 * Later in 1932–1934, BMW produced a similar freight cart and sold it as BMW F 76 and F 79 with bigger engine. It included a passenger seat. * Rollfix record, also late for the market * In late 1940s til 1952 Innocenti produced the Lambretta models FA, FB and FC * Tatra 49, 1929–1930
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== External links == * Volker Schacht: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHr5yrjUmao#t=5m27s A Goliath Rapid/Standard at the 27th International Threecycle Meeting 2015], YouTube, 24 June 2015 * [http://www.goliath-veteranen-club.de/Existierende-Autos.htm List of remaining Goliath vehicles] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225223944/http://www.goliath-veteranen-club.de/Existierende-Autos.htm |date=2019-02-25 }}, retrieved February 2019 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20190607162952/https://www.automobilia-ladenburg.de/image/pool/2/mx/913.jpg Sales brochure of the Goliath Rapid/Standard]
Category:Goliath vehicles Category:Three-wheeled motor vehicles