Description
BMW Isetta 300 | 1961
Highlights:
– Restored to original specifications by microcar specialists
– Updated with additional indicators, position lights, and safety belts
– Ready for export and driving under modern traffic regulations
– Unique and rare Cabriolet body style
Our customer offers for sale this 1961 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet, an iconic microcar restored with attention to detail. This single-cylinder 298cc engine vehicle is in working condition, featuring a manual transmission. The restoration process respected the car’s originality, with upgrades to ensure compliance with current traffic laws, including additional turn signals, brake lights, and modern seat belts. The car is finished in its original color code, maintaining its classic aesthetic. This Isetta is a good choice for collectors looking for a restored microcar that retains its period charm but is also road-ready for today’s standards.
The paintwork has been restored to its original specifications. The interior has been refurbished to match its original condition, with some small signs of wear and tear om some components.
The BMW Isetta is an icon of the microcar movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Originally developed by the Italian firm Iso, the Isetta design was licensed to BMW, where it became one of the best-selling microcars in history. Its distinctive bubble shape and small size made it a hit in post-war Europe, where fuel economy and compact design were essential. With just a single door at the front, seating for two, and a tiny engine, the Isetta became known for its quirky character and practicality. The model offered here, a 1961 Isetta 300 Cabriolet, is a rare open-top version. The Isetta helped BMW survive financially during the difficult post-war years and remains a key part of the company’s history.
In summary, this 1961 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet has been restored to its original condition with thoughtful modern upgrades, making it both a collector’s item and a functional, road-ready vehicle. The car presents good, with a restored interior and exterior. The engine and gearbox perform smoothly according to the owner. Notable imperfections are typical of the vehicle’s age.
This item is sold on an ‘as is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of our customer and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
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Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at auction.
This car is currently located in Artigas, Uruguay.
This car drives, brakes, and shifts.
The car has a Uruguay registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in its own country.
No bidding fee – what you bid is what you pay.
