This is a well restored Isetta 300 made in 1957. If you are a BMW collector or have always wanted to own a unique car, but were concerned about finding parts, this vehicle is for you.I have spent a lot, maybe more than I should have, with reputable Isetta specialists restoring the interior, exterior, suspension, drive train, transmission, exhaust, lights and top It has five new white-wall tires with BMW logo hub caps. Runs well for an Isetta 300.
Power is provided by a single cylinder 300cc low RPM, high torque engine that generates 13 HP. It has a 4 speed transmission (manual) with a top speed of 53 MPH. It gets between 60 and 76 MPG. Wheel base is 58" and total vehicle weight of 770 pounds.
A list of options includes:
1) Two tone red and beige w/ "Z" chrome trim
2) Sun roof
3) Aftermarket all year round insulated car cover
4) Inside luggage rail w/ chrome finish and webbing
5) Ash tray w/ lid, chrome finish
6) Horn button w/ Isetta 300 logo
7) Inside sun visor
8) Inside rearview mirror
9) Wing windows (early variant)
10) Tire jack w/ handle (rare) and BMW tow hook
11) Metric tools
12) Brass lettering for gas valve and heater switch
13) Exterior luggage rack w/ leather Isetta straps (very rare) and BMW picnic basket
14) Front metal protectors w/ rubber backing (to prevent rock chips on body)
15) Metal BMW gas cap
16) Extra large BMW logo on front door (original)
17) Two cup holders
18) Three sets of keys (2 original and 1 duplicate)
19) Miscellaneous parts
20) BMW blanket
21) Extra storage pouch on passenger interior (not original)
Also includes special and rare books and manuals including:
a) Original British Isetta owner's handbook in excellent condition (36 pages)
b) Motocoupe Isetta (published in Germany but written in English) (60 pages w/ complete technical data (extremely rare))
c) The Cassell Book of Isetta, 1957-1961 (116 pages) by Sydney F. Page
d) The Book of Bubblecars (80 pages) by Cyril Ayton
e) Factory BMW Isetta repair manual
f) Glenn's Foreign Car Repair Manual
g) Original bill of sale
h) Isetta BMW maintenance manual covering years 1956 to 1962
i) Isetta Gold Portfolio for Years 1953 to 1964
j) Notes regarding multi-year restoration project
k) All metal die cast model of Isetta 300 (made in Japan)
This unique and complete off-frame restored vehicle is a one-of-a-kind find.
No warrantee or return. Insurance during transportation provided by buyer.