Vehicle Description
This 1957 BMW 'California' Isetta 300 Deluxe is an outstanding and
completely restored example of the classic German-spec export
Isetta. Featuring an eye-catching two-tone Japan Red over Ivory
paint scheme (1957 was the only year that the 2-tone paint scheme
was offered), this BMW Isetta is certainly one of the most unique
micro cars ever made. With its unique front door, its 'egg' shape
body, and its massive 300cc/13hp motor with 4-speed manual gearbox,
this is a classic micro car that has been steadily climbing in
value. The paint and interior are gorgeous. Full Frame Off
Restoration, the car received a complete mechanical overhaul with
the intention of keeping everything correct and original. The
engine, transmission, and all components have been freshly rebuilt
and refitted to the car. All mechanical components have been
checked and/or disassembled, rebuilt or replaced with period
correct OEM parts, reassembled and test driven by Werner Schwark of
Isettas "R" Us. The turn signals work, the headlights work, even
the horn works. The car shifts through the gears correctly and it
stops properly. The white sidewall bias ply tires look great. You
will have a hard time finding a better running and driving example.
It is absolutely 1st rate and among the very best of the classic
BMW Isetta 300 Deluxe. This is a rare opportunity to own an
extremely rare classic BMW that is certain to increase in
value.This fabulous Isetta, #509871, was in very good cosmetic
condition prior to restoration - no rust, no body damage, and it
started and drove. The Very Best in the USA were consulted with and
hired to work on the amazing restoration and rebuild of this
particular BMW Isetta... Perry from Perry's Motorcycles & Sidecars
of Ft. Worth, TX and Werner from Isettas "R" Us of Woodstock, GA
are notable among the many contributors. These extraordinary
gentlemen are the foremost experts in the restoration, rebuilding
and general history and knowledge of the BMW Isetta and its motor.
At the same time, had the rest of the Isetta restored and or
checked from the ground up in a successful effort to maintain
Factory correctness and originality throughout. This 1957 BMW
Isetta 300 Deluxe 'California' (California required all cars
imported into California to have Dual Wipers), finished in its
correct Japan Red over Ivory, presents extremely well and any
collector or BMW aficionado will be proud to own it.The car's
origins were in Milan, Italy at the scooter and refrigerator
company of ISO SpA, run by Renzo Rivolta. Called Isetta, or "little
Iso", the car was a startling, totally unconventional design that
caused a furor at its introduction in Turin, Italy in November of
1953. From this influential debut, the brand was licensed to BMW of
Germany, where it was viewed by BMW as filling a gap between their
motorcycles and the luxury 501 models. The car was redesigned to
accept the 250cc 4-stroke engine from the BMW R-25 motorcycle. The
finished car was announced in April of 1955 and went into
production shortly after. The quirky little "motocoupe", as it was
called by BMW, became the dream of the working man and in 1957 over
22,000 examples of the "Egg" rolled off the line, its biggest year
ever.For more information on this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Deluxe, or
any of our 100+ Collectible & Special Interest cars always in
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