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1958 BMW Isetta 300 Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 499930
The Isetta was built under license from Italy's ISO S.p.A. The 'Rolling Egg' Isetta (Little Iso) is said to be the car that saved war-devastated Bavarian Motor Werkes of Munich. It had a front-opening door and pivoting steering wheel. The little car was popular in Germany, especially with postal carriers, and many were exported to the United States. They had a sliding fabric roof panel (in case the front door was blocked or damaged) and sliding glass die windows. Inside, they offered room for a driver and one passenger. They had an excellent fuel economy at about 50 mpg and sold for a very reasonable price when new.

Renzo Rivolta's unique design first came to market in 1955 as the Isetta 250 but was upgraded the following year with a 298cc engine. Years later, BMW produced a larger version with a 600cc engine.

This example is a US specification example in very original condition. The current Northwest owner has owned the car since 2000. It has a factory-applied red paint and a white fabric sliding top. Power is from a 298cc overhead-valve single-cylinder engine fitted with a single carburetor. The engine produces 13 horsepower and there is a 4-speed manual transmission, along with 4-wheel drum brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2014

2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction

Sale Price :
USD $24,200

1958 BMW Isetta 300 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the BMW Isetta 300

(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
1958 BMW ISETTA 300
Chassis#: A10606
Sold for USD$27,500
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300
Chassis#: 511890
Sold for USD$29,150
  2023 Mecum : Kansas City
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet
Chassis#: 502806
Sold for USD$63,250
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1958 BMW Isetta
Chassis#: 510497
Sold for USD$35,200
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300
Sold for USD$33,000
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300
Sold for USD$44,000
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1958 BMW ISETTA 300
Chassis#: 510832
Sold for USD$44,000
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet
Sold for USD$61,600
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300
Chassis#: 511818
Sold for USD$28,600
  2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300
Sold for USD$36,300
  2021 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Microcar
Chassis#: 608128
Sold for USD$17,023
  2020 Bonhams : The Autoworld Autumn Sale
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Microcar
Chassis#: 12312
Sold for USD$13,856
  2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300
Sold for USD$28,600
  2019 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1958 BMW Isetta
Sold for USD$33,000
  2018 Mecum : Indianapolis
 
1958 BMW Isetta
Sold for USD$37,400
  2018 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1958 BMW 300
Sold for USD$58,300
  2018 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Deluxe Cabriolet
Sold for USD$32,000
  2017 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300
Sold for USD$27,000
  2017 Mecum : Dallas
 
1958 BMW Isetta 300
Sold for USD$33,000
  2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall
 
1958 BMW Isetta
Chassis#: 509322
Sold for USD$45,000
  2017 Mecum : Monterey
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BMW Isetta 300s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1958 BMW Isetta 300's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1958 ISETTA 3005090292022 GAA : November 2022$25,000  
1958 BMW Isetta 2022 Mecum : Chicago$25,000  
1958 BMW Isetta5709882022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale $35,000$40,000
1958 BMW Isetta 300 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction   
1958 BMW ISETTA 300 2019 Leake OKC 2019$28,000  
1958 BMW Isetta 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach   
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Deluxe Cabriolet5006562017 Mecum : Los Angeles$37,500  
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Deluxe Cabiolet5006562016 Mecum : Monterey$35,000  
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Coupe 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall$22,000$30,000$40,000
1958 BMW ISETTA 300 2015 Leake Auction Dallas$15,000  
1958 BMW ISETTA 300 2015 Leake Auction Dallas$18,000  
1958 ISETTA 300 2015 Mecum Chicago$30,000  
1958 BMW ISETTA 300 2014 Mecum Kansas City   
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Convertible 2013 Leake Auction Dallas, Texas$18,750  
1958 BMW Isetta 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall$32,500  
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Coupe Cancelled Lot 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis   
1958 BMW ISETTA 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction$31,000  
1958 BMW ISETTA CONVERTIBLE 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction$30,000$35,000$45,000
1958 BMW Isetta 300 Coupe 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Charles Auction$25,500  

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1958 BMW Isetta 300 Vehicle Profiles

1958 BMW Isetta 300 vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 510695
1958 BMW Isetta 300 vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 513555
1958 BMW Isetta 300 vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 499930
1958 BMW Isetta 300 vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 509322