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1957 BMW Isetta Coupe

    BMW licensed the production of the Isetta from the Italian firm ISO. They redesigned the powerplant around a BMW one-cylinder, four-stroke, 247cc motorcycle engine which generated 13 horsepower. Although the major elements of the Italian design remained intact, BMW re-engineered much of the car, so much so that none of the parts between a BMW Isetta Moto Coupe and an Iso Isetta are interchangeable. The first BMW Isetta appeared in April 1955.

    In 1956, the government of the Federal Republic of Germany changed the regulations for motor vehicles. This change in regulations encouraged BMW to revise the Isetta. In October of 1956, the Isetta Moto Coupe DeLuxe (sliding-window Isetta) was introduced. The bubble windows were replaced by longer, sliding side windows. The engine was enlarged to exactly 298cc which produced more torque and made the car much easier to drive.

    This car is a very unique cabriolet of which less than 30 exist in the United States. The current owner purchased the car in 1978 at the tender age of 19. His hard-driving bargaining skills reduced the price from $75 to $60. When purchased the engine was in the front seat. It took a year to get it back on the road, then the car languished over the next 32 years until 2010, when it was professionally restored to its current condition.

    No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

    1957 BMW Isetta Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the BMW Isetta

    (Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
    1957 BMW Isetta 300
    Chassis#: 506177
    Sold for USD$30,800
      2024 Mecum : Glendale
     
    1957 BMW Isetta
    Chassis#: 509098
    Sold for USD$31,900
      2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300
    Chassis#: 503530
    Sold for USD$22,000
      2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300
    Sold for USD$41,440
      2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
     
    1957 BMW ISETTA 300
    Chassis#: 500647
    Sold for USD$50,600
      2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
     
    1957 BMW ISETTA
    Chassis#: 500672
    Sold for USD$26,400
      2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet
    Chassis#: 500269
    Sold for USD$55,000
      2023 Mecum : Houston
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300
    Chassis#: 501305
    Sold for USD$84,000
      2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300
    Sold for USD$36,300
      2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet
    Sold for USD$41,800
      2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300
    Sold for USD$35,200
      2022 Mecum : Houston
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300
    Sold for USD$40,000
      2022 GAA : February 2022
     
    1957 BMW ISETTA 300 CABRIOLET
    Chassis#: 501534
    Sold for USD$33,000
      2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
     
    1957 BMW ISETTA 300
    Chassis#: 510396
    Sold for USD$26,950
      2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
     
    1957 BMW ISETTA 300
    Chassis#: 500253
    Sold for USD$46,200
      2021 Barrett-Jackson : Houston
     
    1957 BMW ISETTA 300
    Chassis#: 510396
    Sold for USD$17,600
      2021 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
     
    1957 BMW ISETTA CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 500311
    Sold for USD$41,800
      2021 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 Bubble Window Convertible
    Sold for USD$47,300
      2021 Mecum : Indy 2021
     
    1957 BMW Isetta Cabriolet
    Sold for USD$58,300
      2021 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1957 BMW Isetta 300
    Chassis#: 509090
    Sold for USD$34,720
      2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
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    BMW Isettas That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1957 BMW Isetta's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1957 BMW Isetta Cabriolet5002062024 Mecum : Kissimmee$35,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee   
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 Deluxe Cabriolet 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee$41,000$50,000$65,000
    1957 BMW Isetta 3005014772017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica $30,000$40,000
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction $30,000$40,000
    1957 BMW Isetta Cabriolet 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee$46,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta5113292015 Motostalgia Auction Austin Grandprix 2015 $35,000$45,000
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 2015 Leake Auction Tulsa, OK$24,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta 2015 Spring Carlisle Auction   
    1957 BMW ISETTA 300 2014 Mecum Dallas$30,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta 250 2014 Auctions America : California$20,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring$25,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 2012 Mecum St Charles, Il$20,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 Restored Arizona Micro Car4995782012 Mecum Monterey, CA$25,000  
    1957 BMW ISETTA 300 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl$24,000$30,000$35,000
    1957 BMW Isetta Cabriolet 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida$48,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta5080382012 Russo and Steele Scottsdale   
    1957 BMW Isettta 300 2011 Mecum Auctions St. Charles, IL Auction$17,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta 2010 Leake Car Auctions Houston Reliant Center$17,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 2-Door 2009 Mecum Kissimmee, FL Auction$20,000  
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 2008 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction$13,500  
    1957 BMW Isetta 300 2008 Mecum Muscle Cars & More Live TV Episode 2$14,750  
    1957 BMW ISETTA 300 TWO DOOR 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$18,000  

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    1957 BMW Isetta

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