1957 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet

Final bid: $26,000 Ended

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13 bids, 10 comments

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Final bid: $26,000

Categories: Non-Porsche

Auction type: Reserve Ended

13 bids, 10 comments

Vehicle Details

Year: 1957
Make: BMW
Model: Isetta 300
VIN: 501534
Mileage: 31,583mi (5-digit odometer)
Transmission: Manual
Title Status: Clean
Color: Red
Seller: motoexotica
Seller Type: Dealer
Location: Fenton, MO 63026
Dealer Fees: None
Lot #: V-0022981

The BMW Isetta was introduced in 1955 and built under license from the Italian firm Iso, retaining the original car’s body while incorporating a new front suspension, upgraded cooling, and a single-cylinder four-stroke motorcycle engine. This 1957 Isetta 300 Cabriolet was originally delivered in the United States and is said to have undergone a restoration in the early 2000s including a repaint in red and re-chromed bumpers as well as a refurbished suspension, steering system, brakes, and a new exhaust. This Isetta 300 Cabriolet is now being offered at auction by its seller out of Missouri.

The exterior was refinished in the current shade of red during the restoration and sports a white canvas soft top that folds into a boot behind the seats for storage. The car came factory finished in Birch Green and currently wears U.S.-spec bumpers with overriders, a chrome rear luggage rack, a polished driver’s side door mirror, and a hinged opening front end with “tropical” air vents and dual windshield wipers. The polished 10” wheels are mounted with Camac tires, detailed images are provided in the gallery.

The cabin includes a bench seat trimmed in white vinyl with matching side and front door panels. Amenities include a floor-mounted three-spoke steering wheel, black rubber floor liners, coco mats, sliding side windows, a reverse-sweeping VDO tachometer, and a rearview mirror. The seller states the windshield wipers are currently inoperable.

This Isetta 300 is equipped with a replacement 297cc engine rated at 13 HP and 14 lb.-ft of torque. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual gearbox. The suspension consists of coil springs in front with leaf springs in the rear, while braking is handled by two hydraulic front drums and a single drum assembly in rear. The seller reports this Isetta received a new spark plug, drive chain, a new battery, a new fuel tap, and an oil service in February 2021.

This sale will include a clean title.

Auction Results

Highest Bid: $26,000
Auction End: 2022-10-10 20:02:36+00:00
Number of Bids: 13

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Seller: motoexotica (other listings)

Comments (23)

CPCROut 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $26,000
ggpcertif 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $25,000
havana1950 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $23,000
ggpcertif 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $22,000
iamlostru 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $20,000
houstongolfer69 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $18,250
motoexotica (seller) 11 months, 2 weeksago

@Porsche415 No parts missing.
It is simply a fresh air vent that can be opened or closed.

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TubeGuy (registered bidder) 11 months, 2 weeksago

I thought they were 11hp. Maybe this car has some high-performance parts in it.

I have a 1958 in Kawasaki green and it got more attention than my Ferraris. Especially from women.

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Porsche415 (registered bidder) 11 months, 2 weeksago

Looks nice and fun. Image 68, is something missing or a part? Is it a vent?
Thx

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havana1950 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $18,000
oznamonkey 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $16,000
havana1950 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $15,000
iamlostru 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $10,000
ra0507 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $3,250
automotiveartist (registered bidder) 11 months, 2 weeksago

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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12thMan 11 months, 2 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $3,000
bzambranog (registered bidder) 11 months, 3 weeksago

It everything original? And does it have matching numbers?

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iamlostru 11 months, 3 weeksago

Bid in the amount of $2,500
iamlostru (registered bidder) 11 months, 3 weeksago

I am very interested in my first micro...and an Isletta the best way to start. Of course (other than my aversion to red cars generally) a really nice one may be past my $$ comfort.

I'll start with a bid noting my interest.

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jay993 (registered bidder) 11 months, 3 weeksago

This is a fine running car that I owned and have gone through to ensure driveability. New fuel tap, new chain, tuneup, and adjusted timing.

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motoexotica (seller) 11 months, 3 weeksago

@artichoke This Isetta runs and drives well!
Yes, it has a 298cc, one-cylinder engine.
Only thing that isn't in working order are the wipers, we can easily have our mechanic take a look into that.

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artichoke (registered bidder) 11 months, 3 weeksago

Does this Isetta have a single cylinder BMW motor?

Any issues or repairs needed? How is the reliability, (obviously not a daily driver).

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motoexotica (seller) 11 months, 3 weeksago

Additional content has been added to the gallery for this listing.

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