1957 BMW Other

Convertible

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500856

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Gasoline

1957 BMW Isetta 300 convertible This is one outstanding very well restored and very rare BMW Isetta convertible. you must see and drive this very rare classic car. there are very few convertibles and this one is in the best condition ive ever seen one come.we just detailed and serviced she is ready to go. the colors and overall condition is show condition. Renzo Rivolta was an early adopter of the inventive bubble car style in 1953. The Iso refrigerator magnate created an odd four-wheeled, two-seat Isetta that was powered by a 236-cc, two-stroke twin-cylinder engine. The car was cute and quirky, with a steering wheel that hinged outwards with the front -opening door (a la a refrigerator, naturally).In 1954, Rivolta sold sold the whole works – tooling and all –to BMW, who was looking for an economical car with mass appeal to combat the company’s bleak financial picture. Out went the two-stroke twin and in went a 250-cc motorcycle engine. In 1956, the first full year of production, BMW sold 22,000 Isettas. Encouraged by the results, the engine was bumped up to a 297-cc four-stroke single, which turned the car into reliable transportation that was capable of 50 mpg at 50 mph. By 1962, BMW had built 161,728 Isettas, with 41,000 more constructed under license in other countries. BMW soon altered the window arrangement to permit sliding side windows and reduce the goldfish bowl effect of sunshine.Originally designed with rear wheels 20 inches apart to obviate the need for a differential, tax laws in various countries gave a break to a three-wheeled version, and sales of those units predictably soared. British-built Isettas added a pickup version and a full convertible. All Isettas have a sliding sunroof, supposedly so occupants could get out if the front door jammed. Most Isettas are left-hand drive, as moving the wheel to the right side meant that driver and engine were on the same side of the car, impractically necessitating ballast on the left.Most BMW Isettas sold in the U.S. survive. For many years BMW was embarrassed at such humble origins and did not manufacture spares, stranding survivors. That situation has been corrected, and though parts may not be cheap, they are at least available. Urban practicality and concerns about the price of gas – plus the cute quotient – has made the Isetta a somewhat recent darling. Fully restored examples have topped $40,000 as high-line auctions, but driver-quality cars can still be found at entry-level prices. The Isetta remains a fundamentally sound design, and looks especially attractive in “Easter egg” colors. Unsurprisingly. Isettas must be considered the unlikeliest Mille Miglia entrant, competing twice, in 1954 and 1955, so add event eligibility to the car’s list of attributes As full-time enthusiasts, we travel all over the country to find true, low mileage, classic, original cars, convertibles & trucks... to keep, refresh, restore and sell. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CALL DAN or STEVE AT CELL PHONE NUMBER (863) 559-9012 OR (863) 683-9000 We have ended other auctions due to local sales, so don't miss out... Call us...or for more information: PLEASE CHECK OUT ALL OUR OTHER EBAY AUCTIONS !!!!!!! WE HAVE OVER 100 CLASSICS ININVENTORY FOR SALE WITH TWO EBAY USER ID'S. GO TO ANY OF THEM AND SEE THE FINE CLASSICS IN THE COUNTRY. The first (SINCE 1997 is classicsbylash. The second one is pristineclassics. Please take the time to look at them both. We believe we are the best!!! 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