Specs

Engine b
Engine
298cc
Miles b
Mileage
49,722
Paint b
Exterior
Red
Seat b
Interior
White
Key b
VIN
A317987

Highlights

  • Year: 1962
  • Make: BMW
  • Model: Isetta
  • Exterior Color: Red and White
  • Interior Color: White
  • Classic European Microcar

Description

The most powerful of the single-door Isettas, this 300 has benefitted from a comprehensive restoration on a particularly solid original example. The body shell has no evident rust and has been refinished in a red & white two-tone popular when new. The later Isettas like this had convenient sliding widows along with the larger-displacement engine, sunroof and better lights. It even has...

The most powerful of the single-door Isettas, this 300 has benefitted from a comprehensive restoration on a particularly solid original example. The body shell has no evident rust and has been refinished in a red & white two-tone popular when new. The later Isettas like this had convenient sliding widows along with the larger-displacement engine, sunroof and better lights. It even has the optional turn signals!

Hydraulic brakes & fully-synchronized transmission make the car fun to drive, although somewhat unconventional (The former owner is a Blackhawk helicopter pilot and said driving the Isetta was a similar experience!). Fully road-legal, the car can cruise at 45 mph and is titled like any other car.

Previously kept in the Carolinas, the car has not been exposed to salt or outdoor storage. Best of all, the BMW engine has just been completely overhauled by an Isetta specialist, along with a rebuild of the transmission, totaling $3800. The car has new tires and our shop has restored the complete brake system & dash electrics, plus installed new upholstery in the correct original material & color. In addition, an all-new wiring harness, voltage regulator & battery have been fitted.

A minicar is a fun addition to any car collection and a great counterpoint to your Ferraris, Porsches or muscle cars! Friends will beg to drive it, which is an experience never forgotten. Nice Isetta 300s have enjoyed steady appreciation, with an increase of 18% in just the last year, and with #2 cars on the Hagerty tool now valued at $50,400, this one should be very attractive at a just reduced price of
$39,500

If you are considering one of the classic or collectible cars on our website, be assured that coming for a personal visit to inspect first-hand the car that has captured your fancy is very welcome. We practice transparency in all of our descriptions, but believe that nothing is as convincing as seeing and touching the car yourself. Plan a few hours, so you can see, touch, feel and drive the car, and enjoy a tour of our restoration shops to see 'where the magic happens.' If your schedule is too committed, we also welcome a knowledgeable agent visiting for you. Please understand that sales are final, so the time for all due diligence is before you buy. Our cars are sold AS-IS, since most are on consignment from owners. We follow FTC guidelines for all sales and certainly want our future clients leaving more glowing reports among our reviews!

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