The Italian designed Isetta micro car was built under licence in a number of different European countries in addition to Brazil, including Spain, France, Germany and the UK. Produced post war it offered cheap short distance transportation for two and became one of the most successful and influential city cars ever created. Because of it's egg shape and bubble-like windows, it became known as a 'bubble car', a name later used for other similar cars.
This particular car is fresh from a four year restoration, recently completed, which reflects an amazing attention to detail and a desire to preserve the originality of the car. It still carries it's original engine and gearbox from when first being registered in the UK on 07-12-1960 as a left hand drive version complete with bumper over-riders, a sunroof and the option of a reverse gear!
The history file shows a comprehensive list of all new parts used in the restoration and complete mechanical rebuild, which also featured a body strip back to bare metal prior to a professional repaint. Virtually all trim and brightwork has been renewed or refurbished and it has an excellent paint finish, accurate and consistent panel gaps and a very clean underneath.
Ready to use and enjoy with 12 months MOT and road tax, these little cars are now appreciating at a rapid rate. Great fun and value classic motoring!
BMW Isetta Reg: 538 ABP 07.12.1960. chassis A326808 left hand drive, it will have 12 months MOT and Road tax, 4 speed manual plus reverse gear. Also attached 2 handwritten lists by previous owner summarising parts/works , all recent. The car has been fully restored and re-fitted by an enthusiast, from 2009 to date. and other project tempted him to sell the Isetta on. It comes with parts receipts for £2,500 from Isetta specialists. The work was carried out to a high standard by the former owner, and the bodywork prepared and painted professionally. Virtually all trim and bright-work has been replaced or refurbished, it has an excellent paint finish, panel gaps and underside and does not require any further work or fettling, it is ready to show and use. I will find out more about the history and obtain some brochure's and manuals etc for the file, prior to the sale. HPI records show first registered in UK 07.12.1960 and do not indicate any registration number transfers.