1960 BMW Isetta - 250

BMW ISETTA 250 12CV 1960 - Today, the BMW Isetta is a highly coveted classic car that would probably be classified as a micromobility vehicle now. But back then, the Isetta was a complete automobile. The small car from Munich combined a clever concept with understated charm. How it came about is a rather interesting story that proves the old saying "necessity is the mother of invention". BMW needed a new model, one that wouldn't require high development costs. BMW found its solution at the 1954 Turin Motor Show. In the Iso Rivolta stand, an Italian manufacturer of minicars, there was a three-wheeled car with a huge front door. It was called the Iso Isetta. The BMW delegation acquired the licensing rights for the Isetta and also the production equipment. The BMW Isetta is a microcar produced under license by Bayerische Motorenwerke between 1955 and 1962. The "Motocoupé" is based on the design of the Italian manufacturer Iso Rivolta and is known as a bubble car. Isettas typically had a front door and a four-stroke single-cylinder engine in the rear. BMW's marketing department coined the term "motocoupé" for the bubble car. In Germany, the Isetta was affectionately known as "Knutschkugel" (baby trainer). There was no better car for city driving or short distances. At 2.28 m long and weighing only 350 kg, it was more maneuverable than almost any other car at the time. And two adult passengers could sit side-by-side, just like in a "normal" car. The Isetta was the only microcar where this was possible. Since the door opens forward and the steering wheel and steering column follow the opening path, getting in and out is easy. Luggage is stored outside in a luggage compartment mounted at the rear. Not many changes were made to the Isetta while it was in production. The first series had a larger rear window than the second, and the side-opening window was replaced by a sliding window. All Isettas had a canvas roof, similar to modern sunroofs. This wasn't due to customer demand, but because a mandatory emergency exit was required, given that entry is from the front. This one was in production between 1955 and 1962. This beautiful example has been fully restored recently. It features an elegant period color combination of white and "Light Green/White". *This advertisement was published automatically; all data requires confirmation with the seller.