Highlights and general information

For sale is a BMW Isetta from 1956 in the color red with a classic interior.

Highlights:

• Second hand according to the letter and owned by the seller since 1980
• Early Isetta from BMW from 1956
• Only driven in summer
• Member of the Isetta Club since 1980
• Rust-free and unwelded
• Maintenance and repairs carried out by an experienced Isetta Club friend

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1956
• First registration: Germany, 10/1956
• Location: 32549 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 2 according to the letter, but the number of owners cannot be fully verified (currently owned since 1980)
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Licensed
• TÜV until 09/2025
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

The BMW Isetta was originally designed in Italy and manufactured under license by BMW from 1955. With its striking front door and rounded design, it quickly became known as the "bubble car". Thanks to an economical single-cylinder engine, it was the first production vehicle to achieve a fuel consumption of just 3 liters per 100 kilometers. With over 160,000 units produced, the Isetta became the most successful small car of its time and is now regarded as a symbol of the economic miracle years.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: red
• Interior: red and white fabric upholstery with pattern
• Repainting: Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 245 cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine with 12 hp (9 kW)
• Manual gearbox

Mileage:

• Mileage: 82,886 km (read off)
• Traceable mileage: no
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents available
• Isetta journal with data sheet

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: good tread, but already older
• Brakes: 80%
• Body: good condition
• Underbody: good condition - rust-free and unwelded
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• Signs of use due to age
• Scratched rear windshield
• Right window with several small scratches
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary of the car

Collector's item for sale: An extremely well-preserved BMW Isetta from 1956 in red. The rust-free and unwelded vehicle has been in the seller's possession since 1980 and has only been driven in the summer. Maintenance and repairs were carried out by an experienced Isettaclub friend. The Isetta is registered, TÜV-approved until September 2025 and ready to drive immediately. With its charming design and clear ownership history, it is an attractive choice for collectors and lovers of classic small cars.