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1957 BMW Isetta 300, Light Green with 516 Miles available now!

Stock #:

4434

Exterior Color:

Light Green

Interior Color:

White

Body Type:

1 Door

Transmission:

Manual

Engine:

13HP 298CC Air-Cooled Single Cylinder

Mileage:

516

ICONIC AND ATTRACTIVE 1950S EUROPEAN MICROCAR
RARE GREEN EXTERIOR FINISH OVER WHITE VINYL
GRAY SLIDING CANVAS ROOF
REFURBISHED DURING THE LATE 1990S
13 HP 298CC AIR-COOLED SINGLE-CYLINDER ENGINE
EXTENSIVE MECHANICAL SERVICE UNDER PRIOR OWNERS
FRESH COMPLETE MECHANICAL INSPECTION & DETAILING
READY TO OWN, COLLECT, SHOW & ENJOY

Whenever automobile enthusiasts think "Microcar," chances are the unforgettable BMW Isetta immediately comes to mind. Conceived by successful Italian industrialist Renzo Rivolta, who earned his fortune producing the successful Isothermos line of refrigeration equipment. Tiny, economical and easy to enter and exit with a large swing-open front door, the Isetta was perfectly suited to narrow urban streets and helped mobilize postwar Italy during the 1950s. It was soon license-built by BMW in Germany, where it was widely used by the Bundespost for mail delivery. Isettas were also exported in numbers to North America, where their diminutive proportions and cheeky presence drew national attention on several popular TV variety shows.

Two BMW-built versions were produced between 1955 and 1962, firstly the Isetta 250 with a 247-cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine (1955-62), soon joined by the slightly more-powerful Isetta 300 with 298cc power (1956-62), represented by the example offered here. Despite its unconventional design, the Isetta was an important BMW model with 74,312 examples of the Isetta 250 and 87,416 of the Isetta 300 built. Today, all surviving examples enjoy strong collector demand and never fail to attract swarms of admirers.

Sporting a rare Green exterior finish, this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 is a nicely presented example of these historically important European microcars that continues to benefit from a late-1990s refurbishment under a previous owner. Additional highlights include the Gray canvas sliding roof and White vinyl upholstery, sliding side windows and 10-inch painted steel wheels with bright hubcaps. Delivering 13 to 15 horsepower depending on the source quoted at 5,000 to 5,200 RPM, the Isetta is theoretically capable of reaching about 50 miles per hour in concert with a 4-speed manual transmission (plus reverse). We have just completed a full mechanical inspection and professional detailing. Contact us for a viewing appointment and to obtain full details today!

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As-Is:

The Last Detail has described the above-mentioned vehicle to the best of our ability, however, as with all pre-owned automobiles, the condition is subjective, and recommend that the buyer inspect and test drive the vehicle before finalizing their purchase. The Last Detail shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with the vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to close of sale. No allowances or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the time of sale. The Last Detail assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle’s mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturer’s workmanship or a previous owner’s diligence in care of said vehicle. There are no mechanical guarantees, expressed or implied. We will not be responsible for buyer’s remorse or issues to said vehicle once it has left our premises. We are being realistic; most of the cars we sell are vintage and by their very nature will need TLC and some degree of attention sooner or later. Therefore, all vehicles are sold “AS IS”. However, extended warranty options are available on most vehicles. Please inquire if you are interested.

Mileage:

Vintage cars in excess of 10 years of age, in most US states, mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. The Last Detail makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown and accepts no responsibility for any discrepancy with independent reports such as CarFax, Autocheck, etc. Unless the vehicle is advertised as an original mileage car, do not assume that the mileage/odometer reading is the actual mileage. It is simply what the odometer is reading at the time pictures are taken. MILEAGE IS NOT ACTUAL UNLESS STATED SO IN THE DESCRIPTION! Vehicles are test driven and mileage may vary at time of sale.

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A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required within 48 hours of close of auction. Full payment is required within 7 business days of the close of auction unless otherwise agreed in writing. Vehicles and titles will not be released without cleared funds and signed documents. Wire transfers or cashier’s checks are preferred. Any other payment methods MUST be pre-approved.

Purchase price does not include: State Tax, Documentation Fee, Title & Registration, Transport and Drive Away Plate Fees.

Shipping/Transport:

We will assist with shipping both nationally and globally, however, the buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. We can help arrange shipping anywhere in the world. We are also happy to provide references to companies that we have had success with. Shipping details and their related costs are handled separately from the auction, Please contact our offices for shipping assistance and more details. We will only provide quotes to serious bidders.

Fees and Taxes

Purchase price does not include: State Tax, Documentation Fee, Title & Registration, Transport and Drive Away Plate Fees.