One of the lesser-remembered German automobile manufacturers of the 1950s was Borgward Gmbh. Based in Bremen, the outfit was in business from 1954 to 1962 and competed with the likes of BMW and Mercedes. One of the nifty cars… more»
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Feb 16, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Still In The Barn: 1961 Borgward Isabella
Borgward GmbH was a German car builder from the 1920s to the early 1960s. They produced automobiles to compete with the likes of Opel on the low end and Mercedes on the high end. The Isabella was one of… more»
Dec 11, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
No Reserve, Three Owners: 1957 Borgward Isabella Sedan
In 1929, Carl Borgward combined several companies, which themselves were already combinations, into his eponymous Borgward Group. He was making three-wheeled cars quite successfully, later turning to conventional four-wheelers – sometimes labeled Hansa, sometimes Lloyd, sometimes Goliath, and sometimes… more»
Mar 19, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Not A Bogart! 1960 Borgward Isabella
(It looks like the seller recognized the error in the listing name and has now changed it from “Bogart” to Borgward – JO) You know, when you’re trying to sell something, it helps if you know what in the… more»
Aug 17, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
The Other German Car: 1957 Borgward Isabella
If you were looking for a project and had your heart set on one of German origin, the typical prospects would be an Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Volkswagen. But if you went down the path less traveled, you could… more»
Jun 3, 2020 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Underground For 40 Years? 1957 Borgward Isabella
You’re probably asking, “A 1957 who?” Well, that was my first reaction too. The seller sums it up perfectly, “This Is For Real a rare car, this is not a “Very rare Corvette” or something that everybody knows, car… more»
Nov 15, 2018 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare German: 1960 Borgward Isabella Sedan
Production of the Borgward Isabella commenced in 1954, and the car remained in production until the company collapsed into a controversial insolvency in 1960. This Isabella 2-Door Deluxe sedan looks to be in really nice condition, and you will… more»
Nov 14, 2018 • Auctions • 34 Comments
Parked Since 1974: 1959 Borgward Isabella Wagon
One city that I always think (dream) about living in is where these two 1959 Borgward Isabella wagons are located: Tucson, Arizona. I know, warm, unlike the upper-Midwest. These uber-rare wagons, or combis, or kombis, or estates can be found… more»
Sep 5, 2017 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Lovely Survivor: 1959 Borgward Isabella
Here’s a car many have never seen and few would regret. Very few were imported, so they were not common, even in 1959. Compared to American cars of the time they were quite small but they were larger than… more»
Oct 17, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Running Oddball: 1961 Borgward P100
George G found this interesting Borgward here on craigslist in New Mexico. There were few of these built and even fewer are left, so here’s a chance to own a very unique little sedan for a reasonable asking of $2,500. It’s been… more»
Jul 9, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1959 Borgward Isabella Field Find
Long-time Barn Finds readers will remember we’ve covered Borgward Isabellas before. With very unique styling and a fairly advanced small four-cylinder engine, the pretty German coupe was a very different offering when new. This one has been sitting in… more»
Mar 3, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Borgward Isabella Barn Finds
When it comes to German brands, most of us think of names like Mercedes, BMW, and Audi, but at one time Borgward was a major player in Germany. The brand built well over a million cars before it closed… more»
Jul 26, 2013 • Sightings Stories • 15 Comments
Highway Sighting: 1958 Borgward Isabella Coupe
Reader Milton S. just spotted this on the side of the road, “A 1958 Borgward Isabella coupe, found in the weeds along Highway 47 in Vernonia, Oregon. I had one back in 1965, a fun car to drive with… more»
Sep 12, 2012 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1958 Borgward Isabella Coupe Barn Find
It still amazes us how many of the barn finds we come across are being sold because the owner parked the car with the dream of someday restoring it, but never got around to it. That’s the case with… more»
Aug 17, 2012 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Estate Find: 1961 Borgward Isabella TS Deluxe
If you’ve been on the hunt for a great barn find in your town, but haven’t been able to find one, we suggest going to your local estate sales. You never know what you might find hidden away in… more»
