A micro car (also microcar) is said to be the smallest of all sizes of an automobile, with three or four wheels and likely an engine smaller than 43 cubic inches (700cc). And sometimes they’re afforded separate regulations pertaining… more»
Isetta
Feb 27, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Barn Find
The Isetta was an Italian-designed, egg-shaped microcar that was built under license in several countries. BMW’s version became the world’s first mass-production car to achieve 78 mph in fuel consumption (take that, 2022 hybrids!). This 1957 BMW Isetta is… more»
Sep 18, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original Microcar: 1957 BMW Isetta
BMW might be known now for performance and luxury, but one of their more iconic cars was the Isetta, made from 1955 to 1962. It was actually a pretty popular car, with over 160,000 produced. This 1957 model year… more»
Jan 13, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Stored 35 Years: 1958 BMW Isetta 300
That’s a big storage unit for such a small car, I wish I had that much spare room. We have seen many Isettas on Barn Finds over the years and this is one of the most Barn Find’y ones… more»
Oct 12, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Daily Driver? 1957 BMW Isetta
It isn’t that unusual to see classic vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s being used as daily drivers. These are usually (but not always) larger cars, station wagons, and pickups. However, finding a micro-car that has been used this… more»
Aug 10, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unburst Bubble: 1956 BMW Isetta 300
It is hard to compare BMW’s M3 and M5 barnstormers to this little Isetta 300, but both were produced by the same company. Admittedly, there are many decades of development and evolution between these models, but they all share… more»
Mar 3, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Worth The Effort? 1957 BMW Isetta 300
At first glance, it would be easy to write this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 off as a project car that has deteriorated beyond salvation. However, when you start to take a closer look it becomes apparent that things might… more»
Oct 11, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Original Bubble Car: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
It was the appearance of the original Iso Isetta that caused the world to coin the phrase “bubble car.” It was a term that seemed to find its way onto many other micro-cars of the era, but the Isetta… more»
Jun 22, 2018 • Success Stories • 16 Comments
Success Story: 1959 BMW Isetta 300
We just heard from Jeanne that her late husbands Isetta is officially sold! She listed it here on Barn Finds as an Exclusive, hoping it would go to someone capable of restoring it. You can view her ad here. The… more»
Apr 10, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 10 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
If oddball micro cars are your thing, this Exclusive might be right up your alley! The Isetta is easily one of the most iconic micro cars, with appearances in lots of movies and television shows over the years. Values… more»
Dec 15, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
$8,500 Bimmer: 1956 BMW Isetta 300
This 1956 BMW Isetta 300 is on Craigslist with an asking price of $8,500! I passed on buying one in nice, driver-condition about three decades ago for $2,500, that was a huge mistake. This one will need a full… more»
Jan 28, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Bubble Time! 1961 Isetta No Reserve
Today we have another project that the seller won’t be completing, so it’s is time to sell. This 1961 Isetta 300 is sitting in Anstey, Leicestershire, UK and is listed here on eBay at no reserve. At the time… more»
Oct 28, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
The Big One: 1959 BMW 600
Alright, so maybe this Isetta isn’t really that big, but compared to the standard sized model, this thing is huge! Listed here on eBay and parked in Wimberley, Texas with a starting price of $6,500 and no bids at the time… more»
