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1960 BMW Isetta 300 - all original parts - everything work - ready to be enjoyed

For sale: 19600000 BMW Other

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
San Francisco, California, United States
Make:
BMW
Model:
Other
Year:
19600000
Mileage:
34450
VIN:
580711
Color:
White
Number of cylinders:
1
Fuel:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

The BMW Isetta is perhaps the most iconic of all the micro-cars of the 1950's. Its approachable shape and unique front door are the embodiment of fun and whimsy. It is hard to believe, ut in the land of the American land yachts of the 50's, MW succeeded in selling Isettas in the U.S.

The Isetta is often referred to as the "car that saved BMW." In the 50's Germany was just recovering from the war. People who had just a bit more money were looking to upgrade from utilitarian motorcycles and scooters. BMW was not selling enough of its large cars to stay afloat, nd by the late 50's, otorcycle sales were also in decline. They saw the potential in the market for a very cheap car. BMW ended up licensing the rights to build the small Isetta car from Iso in Italy. They fitted one of their own single cylinder motorcycle engines, nd the BMW Isetta was born. They sold well in Europe, nd provided a crucial financial success for BMW, hich provided the lifeline for the company until the "neue classe" cars debuted in the early 60's.

This Isetta 300had been in the last owner's family for at least 20 years. The car was restored around 25 years ago. The Isetta was in very good condition prior to the restoration, nd has all the original body parts with which it left the factory. It has never had any rust, r rust repair. Mechanically, his car is sound. All the electrics work as they should. The interior and trim are in good condition. The car is in excellent drivable condition. This is a car that you can get out and enjoy, s long as you don't mind getting waved at, humbs-up, nd smiles!

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