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1958 BMW Isetta 600 Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 122850
The Iso-derived BMW Isetta 300 helped the BMW Company find its financial footing, and avoid a possible takeover by Mercedes-Benz. The 600 Isetta was a vehicle that bridged the gap between the company's small Isetta base model and their larger luxury models. The design was simple and basic, powered by a 582cc horizontally-opposed, overhead-valve, air-cooled two-cylinder engine offering 23 horsepower. They had a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drum brakes.

The 600 model was considerably larger than the Isetta, with seating for up to four occupants. The engine was derived from BMW's own R50 motorcycle and offered speeds of over 60 mph. However, it was eventually outsold by the Volkswagen Type 1 'Beetle' after around 35,000 units had been produced.

This example has been given a recent and complete body-off restoration. It is finished in a two-tone exterior finish of blue and white with a complementary mix of new restored brightwork and new blackwall tires and original-type wheels with wheel covers. It has period correct checkered blue and grey upholstery, using the original interior pieces as a pattern.

In 2010, this car was offered for sale at RM Auction's 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' event where it was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000 and offered without reserve. The car was enthusiastically bid upon, receiving a high bid of $74,250, inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2010

2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000 
Sale Price :
USD $24,750

2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000 
Sale Price :
USD $74,250

1958 BMW Isetta 600 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the BMW Isetta 600

(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
1958 BMW Isetta 600 Limousine
Chassis#: 124601
Sold for USD$55,000
  2023 Mecum : Monterey
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1958 BMW Isetta 600 Sedan
Chassis#: 129300
Sold for USD$30,240
  2023 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction
 
1958 BMW Isetta 600
Chassis#: 132907
Sold for USD$67,200
  2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
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1958 BMW 600
Chassis#: 125582
Sold for USD$44,000
  2021 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
 
1958 BMW 600 'Micro Car' Saloon
Sold for USD$52,000
  2019 Shannons - Melbourne Spring Classic
 
1958 BMW Isetta 600
Chassis#: 129300
Sold for USD$31,360
  2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
 
1958 BMW Isetta 600 Limo
Sold for USD$35,200
  2016 Russo & Steele : Monterey
 
1958 BMW 600
Chassis#: 122850
Sold for USD$24,750
  2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona
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1958 BMW ISETTA 600
Chassis#: 124770
Sold for USD$37,400
  2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction
 
1958 BMW Isetta 600 Limo
Sold for USD$39,600
  2014 Worldwide Auctions - Auburn
 
1958 BMW Isetta 600 Limo
Chassis#: BMW124479
Sold for USD$39,600
  2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction
 
1958 BMW 600
Chassis#: 129296
Sold for USD$55,000
  2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
1958 BMW Isetta 600 image  
1958 BMW ISETTA 600 MORETTI
Sold for USD$58,237
  2013 Artcurial Motorcars - Monaco 2013
 
1958 BMW 600
Chassis#: 128221
Sold for USD$24,776
  2013 H & H - Imperial War Museum, Duxford
 
1958 BMW 600
Chassis#: 34318
Sold for USD$92,000
  2013 RM Auctions - THE BRUCE WEINER MICROCAR MUSEUM
 
1958 BMW Isetta 600 Motocoupe
Chassis#: 150261
Sold for USD$30,250
  2012 Russo & Steel - Monterey
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1958 BMW Isetta
Sold for USD$19,800
  2012 Auctions America - Auburn Spring
 
1958 BMW 600 Isetta
Chassis#: 150261
Sold for USD$38,500
  2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl
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1958 BMW 600 Isetta Coupe
Sold for USD$17,500
  2010 Mecum Auctions - St. Charles Auction
 
1958 BMW 600
Chassis#: 122850
Sold for USD$74,250
  2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
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BMW Isetta 600s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1958 BMW Isetta 600's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1958 BMW 600 Limousine1245182016 Historics at Brookland $34,000$40,000
1958 BMW Isetta 600 2014 Auctions America : California$28,000  
1958 BMW Isetta Convertible 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall   
1958 BMW 600 2011 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale$30,000  

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1958 BMW Isetta 600

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1958 BMW Isetta 600 vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 124601
1958 BMW Isetta 600 vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 132907
Engine #: 120458
1958 BMW Isetta 600 vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 129296
Engine #: 129296
1958 BMW Isetta 600 vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 150261
1958 BMW Isetta 600 vehicle information
Coupe
Chassis #: 122850