1958 BMW

Isetta Other

Unspecified

Manual

Gasoline

Specs: 13 hp, 295 cc BMW four-stroke single-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, swing-arm independent front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf spring rear suspension, and hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 58" The iconic Isetta bubblecar began life in Italy, a product of Iso, SpA., maker of refrigerators and motor scooters. Introduced in Turin in November 1953, it stunned the public with its front-opening door and bubble-inspired shape. Production in Italy ceased in 1955, though license-built efforts continued in Spain, France and Brazil. The most prolific producer of Isettas, however, turned out to be BMW in Germany, which began production in April 1955 using a 247 cc motorcycle engine of their own manufacture. Re-engineering was so complete that no parts actually interchanged with the Italian predecessor, but the basic design remained true to the Isetta idea. In 1956, sliding side windows replaced earlier “bubble” units, and engine displacement was increased to 295 cc, with the resulting car named Isetta 300. Forced to sell this 100% complete1958 BMW Isetta - very presentable older restoration but needs more tlc The good 1. Runs/ drives well - mechanically an 8 - current registration 2. Exterior good condition an 8 3. Lots of extra new parts - The OK 1. Interior presentable and is a 6 It needs to be gone thru and shown some love - new interior luggage rack on rear shelf needs to be installed The bad 1. turn signals do not work Bottom Line is this car need someone to give it the attention it needs I bought it 12 years ago when single- 2 kids later and triplets on the way I will be sad to see it go