Make:
BMW
Model:
Isetta
Year:
1956
Mileage:
10
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
California
City:
San Diego - CA ,
Zip:
92029
1956 BMW Isetta Isetta 300 Convertible RARE 1 OF BELIEVED TO BE 15 CONVERTIBLES
1956 BMW Isetta 300 Convertible FRAME-OFF RESTORED, RARE 1 OF BELIEVED TO BE 15 CONVERTIBLES, 4-SPEED, 300CC BMW 1-CYLINDERHIGHLIGHTS
• The beneficiary of a frame-off restoration • Very rare Convertible (according to what we have researched, believed to be only 15 known to be built) • 300cc BMW 1-cylinder • 4-speed manual transmission • Retractable canvas convertible roof • 10-inch BF Good Rich tires on 10" steel wheels In the collector car world, unique cars usually command big attention and serious money. That begs the question: how do you get a stellar style that's wrapped around road-ready mechanicals without draining your kid's college fund? Well, you can start by taking a serious look at this cool Isetta 300 Convertible! A Teutonic take on Italy's beloved Iso bubble car, this classic wraps 298cc of BMW power and a row-it-yourself 4-speed in crowd-pleasing aesthetics that are the direct result of a detailed restoration. Pair that with the fact that this specific example is believed to be only 1 of possibly 15 true convertible Isettas known to be built... and you're staring at quite a collector-status investment for an affordable price. If you're in the market for a cool collectible that's guaranteed to fit anywhere in your collection and draw a big crowd, you may have found your next obsession!
BODYWORK/TRIM Fresh out of a frame-off restoration, this tidy BMW layers a fresh combination of red and white 2-stage on bulbous metal that, prior to its massage, was essentially rust-free. At the front of that little red body, a vented door hangs correct BMW badging and a mirrored Euro Front bumper with a polished wiper, and a polished handle & hinges. At the sides of that big door, a highly polished body leads the eye to chrome-trimmed headlights and amber side marker lamps, which is only found on the Euro cars. And at the back of that ultra-rare Convertible roof, a small luggage rack with a cute picnic basket shades a polished rear bumper & chrome trimmed tail lights. This car really is a memory-making machine and thankfully, the 298cc engine only gently sips on gas everywhere it goes.
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN When the original BMW Isetta hit the scene, it featured a 250cc, 12 horsepower motorcycle engine. But, thanks to regulations adjustments, 1959 saw the introduction of the 300 model and its 298cc, 13 horsepower mill. Interestingly, that micro mill spins torque to a tough 4-speed transmission. Naturally, that drivetrain rolls in a fully reconditioned chassis that's ready to hit the pavement. There's a quartet of drum brakes, which have no problem bringing this lightweight rig to a fast stop. And power meets the pavement through stainless-capped steelies, which twist 145/80R10 BF Goodrich with white walls and 758s in front of 145SR10 also with white walls.
1956 BMW Isetta 300 Convertible FRAME-OFF RESTORED, RARE 1 OF BELIEVED TO BE 15 CONVERTIBLES, 4-SPEED, 300CC BMW 1-CYLINDERHIGHLIGHTS
• The beneficiary of a frame-off restoration • Very rare Convertible (according to what we have researched, believed to be only 15 known to be built) • 300cc BMW 1-cylinder • 4-speed manual transmission • Retractable canvas convertible roof • 10-inch BF Good Rich tires on 10" steel wheels In the collector car world, unique cars usually command big attention and serious money. That begs the question: how do you get a stellar style that's wrapped around road-ready mechanicals without draining your kid's college fund? Well, you can start by taking a serious look at this cool Isetta 300 Convertible! A Teutonic take on Italy's beloved Iso bubble car, this classic wraps 298cc of BMW power and a row-it-yourself 4-speed in crowd-pleasing aesthetics that are the direct result of a detailed restoration. Pair that with the fact that this specific example is believed to be only 1 of possibly 15 true convertible Isettas known to be built... and you're staring at quite a collector-status investment for an affordable price. If you're in the market for a cool collectible that's guaranteed to fit anywhere in your collection and draw a big crowd, you may have found your next obsession!
BODYWORK/TRIM Fresh out of a frame-off restoration, this tidy BMW layers a fresh combination of red and white 2-stage on bulbous metal that, prior to its massage, was essentially rust-free. At the front of that little red body, a vented door hangs correct BMW badging and a mirrored Euro Front bumper with a polished wiper, and a polished handle & hinges. At the sides of that big door, a highly polished body leads the eye to chrome-trimmed headlights and amber side marker lamps, which is only found on the Euro cars. And at the back of that ultra-rare Convertible roof, a small luggage rack with a cute picnic basket shades a polished rear bumper & chrome trimmed tail lights. This car really is a memory-making machine and thankfully, the 298cc engine only gently sips on gas everywhere it goes.
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN When the original BMW Isetta hit the scene, it featured a 250cc, 12 horsepower motorcycle engine. But, thanks to regulations adjustments, 1959 saw the introduction of the 300 model and its 298cc, 13 horsepower mill. Interestingly, that micro mill spins torque to a tough 4-speed transmission. Naturally, that drivetrain rolls in a fully reconditioned chassis that's ready to hit the pavement. There's a quartet of drum brakes, which have no problem bringing this lightweight rig to a fast stop. And power meets the pavement through stainless-capped steelies, which twist 145/80R10 BF Goodrich with white walls and 758s in front of 145SR10 also with white walls.
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