1958 BMW Isetta
300 Deluxe
#'s Matching Micro Car
The BMW Isetta is truly one of the most charismatic and most entertaining micro cars ever made. In addition to its iconic status in modern pop culture it also has been climbing in value quietly and steadily and is expected to continue this course. This is an absolute first rate example and would make any collector proud to own. BMW 1958 Isetta 300, wo-tone yellow and white w/tan interior, riginal numbers matching 298cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine, -speed manual w/reverse, xquisite body and nice chrome, rand new black wall tires, liding windows, unroof, uggage rack and deluxe vent on the door.
Great Collector Car, ull restoration The BMW Isetta was designed to be an efficient and affordable form of motorized transportation following World War II. BMW was primarily building large motor cars that were not selling well as there was a fuel shortage following the war. Some historians even claim that the Isetta kept the company alive during this time of scarce fuel. The Isetta remains one of the most memorable "microcars" that helped to mobilize a shattered postwar Europe. The BMW Isetta debuted in 1955 at the Frankfurt Auto Show alongside a giant BMW 505 Pullman Limousine, hich must have created quite a scene at the BMW stand. While the Isetta sold quite poorly in Italy, he timing for BMW was perfect, s these little cars quickly became a fashion statement, and the Bundespost used them extensively as well. The Isetta quickly achieved cult status in the United States as well, here it was featured on a number of variety shows. BMW cranked out 160,000 cars from 1955 to 1964, nd famous Isetta owners include Cary Grant and Elvis Presley. Weighing merely 770 pounds, he Isetta was powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder 298 cc air-cooled engine borrowed from BMWs motorcycle line. Nonetheless, t was capable of propelling the car to speeds exceeding 50 mph, chieving fuel consumption of 40 to 45 mpg. A contemporary road test by Road & Track also noted the Isettas low operating costs, echanical robustness and ease of maintenance. Isettas are only seven feet, ine inches long, ncluding their chrome plated nerf-bar bumpers, nd only four and a half feet wide in all, hey are barely larger than a standard sheet of plywood. Isetta owners were never at a loss for a parking space, ontributing to their strong popularity among city dwellers. Finished in yellow/white with a tan interior, he Isetta presented here benefits from an older frame-off restoration. the door gasket was removed during the new paint job and was riped while removing. i have not installed a new one but one can be bought on eBay for around $50.
Frame Off Restoration completed in 2004
New base coat clear coat show quality paint job completed 11-5-2015
4 New Bf Goodrich Tires
Brake service including new master cylinder and new wheel cylinders ( currently being installed)
Polished Hub cabs
Refinished Luggage rack
New Battery
Cleaned fuel tank
Additional items that were bought are shown in the photos below and are listed as follows left to right, op to bottom in photo: 1) Isetta parking sign; 2) 3 ea. Isetta BMW 250 metal models - 1/43 scale; 3) a 1958 Virginia original license plate; 4) Isetta Maintenance Manual; 5) Isetta Owners Manual; 6) Isetta Complete Restoration Manual; 7) 2 new replacement drive couplings (just installed); 8) 1953-1964 Gold Portfolio of Isetta Information; 9) original tool holder (2 original tools); 10) windshield wiper blade; 11) Completely Restored original jack and handle with storage bag; 12) new replacement turn signal switch.

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