Glas (company)
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 (as agricultural machinery) |
| Defunct | 1966 |
| Fate | Takeover by BMW |
| Headquarters | Dingolfing, Germany |
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| Products | Automobiles, Agricultural machinery |
Hans Glas GmbH is a former German automotive company, which was based in Dingolfing. Originally a maker of farm machinery, Glas evolved first into a producer of motor scooters, then automobiles. It was purchased by BMW in 1966, mainly to gain access to Glas's patents; they were the first to use a timing belt with an overhead camshaft in an automotive application. Its limited model range was shortly phased out by its new parent.