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eBay Auction of the Day: 1957 BMW Isetta

Written By: Seyth Miersma

Filed Under: All News, BMW, Economy Cars, History, Online Auction Finds November 30th, 2007 6:00 PM

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Lots of WINDING ROAD readers were excited to hear the news that BMW is looking at recreating the utterly unique Isetta. Though a modern take on the classic bubble car is fascinating, some of us are still interested in the original thing.

Found today on eBay Motors, is not only a super clean example of a 1957 Isetta, it also happens to have the rare “Z-mold trim.” The car is in beautiful running condition, with only 18,538 miles on the clock, and better off for having had one owner over the last 30 years.

(Click on the thumbnails below to launch a gallery of Isetta images or through the jump to read more.)

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This Isetta has a raucous 13 horsepower version of BMW’s one-cylinder, 295cc motor, and is lucky enough to be paired with a four-speed gearbox (with reverse, no less). Paint, chrome, and interior all seem to be in excellent repair for a vehicle of this vintage.

At the time of this writing, there are four unspecified offers on the Isetta, and a “Buy It Now” price of $30,000. With that price, the car might represent the highest dollar per horsepower figure we’ve ever seen. Ah, but the heart wants what it wants.

+ eBay Motors: 1957 BMW Bubble Coupe

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8 Comments

Ducati Minor November 30th, 2007 6:48 PM Link

Thirty grand for that? The Urkelmobile? Sh*t, I could buy myself a ‘67 fastback with a high-output 289 and score more in a week than Clooney would with this car in a year.

This stunt has to be the work of my arch-nemesis, Keith Martin. Ever since I refused his advances over at the Pink Flamingo in Belmont Shore, he’s followed up on his threat to have every old car advertised on eBay for ridiculous prices.

Why, oh why, was I cursed with great looks and a perfect ass?

VII December 1st, 2007 5:06 AM Link

Do the Urk-man…do the Ur-ur-ur-ur-ur-urk-man…

bmwloco December 1st, 2007 2:57 PM Link

Sigh.

I remember before the time when BMWs got hip. Circa the late 80’s.

Isetta’s were $4500-6000 machines then. Really nice ones.

Time changes things, and so do dollars, but it is what it is. Scary, slow, and damned odd.

Eimr December 1st, 2007 3:50 PM Link

Had a rental Isetta in Texas a couple months ago, and I have to tell you, your chances to score would be better in the Isetta than the ‘67 fastback, unless you are trying to score with men!

Women of all ages and types just flocked to this car.

Don’t think many women would really care about a ‘67 fastback unless they are car person.

Ducati Minor December 1st, 2007 4:23 PM Link

If you don’t think a Mustang looks better than the Urklemobile, I can’t help you.

russell banks roswell new mexico usa February 16th, 2008 7:42 PM Link

I love it

Winding Road » Archive » BMW on the Brain, In Pictures April 27th, 2008 6:01 PM Link

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jeff hoy April 30th, 2008 11:34 PM Link

where can i find an isetta gottagoracing@sbcglobal.net thanks jeff

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