Vehicle Description
1959 BMW Isetta 300: Desirable Fabric Sunroof, Sliding Window
ExampleThis 1959 BMW Isetta 300 is an excellent original example
with a desirable fabric sunroof and sliding window. Red with ivory
interior. It's been off the road for several years and is ready for
straightforward restoration. Just out of long term ownership and
storage. Not currently running. The iconic Isetta is often regarded
as the car that saved BMW. Faced with declining motorcycle sales,
the burgeoning middle class in its home market, and the political
events of the 1950s leading to oil shortages in Europe, the
microcar craze was ripe for success, and it was a car that BMW
desperately needed. BMW began moving toward high-volume car
production and between 1955 and 1962, BMW produced 161,728 Isettas,
making it BMWs best-selling model to date. Ths 300 Series Isetta
like this one featured a 300cc engine mated to a four-speed manual
transmission. Today, with microcars becoming more and more popular
and rising in value, the Isetta is a hot commodity. This particular
example represents a wonderful opportunity to discover just what
all the fun is about. Don't miss the chance to restore this
'bubble' car legend!