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The Isetta 600 used a semi-trailing arm rear suspension and was the first production vehicle to use this design. It was also the last BMW model to use a frame.
This model was designed as a logical step-up from the popular Isetta 300/250. Unfortunately, stiff competition from other 'conventional' small cars of the time resulted in poor sales and it's limited production.
It is estimated that only 200 vehicles exist today.
In 1995 this 600 was purchased as a package deal with another 600. Although this vehicle was missing its engine and transmission, overall it was fairly complete. Unlike its smaller brother, the Isetta 250/300, replacement parts for 600s are very difficult to find. Two additional 600s were eventually purchased for the few parts that were missing.
The owner's main goal was to restore the car back to factory standards, and to use as many original parts as possible. With exception of the paint & body, the owner was able to perform all of the work. Every part, nut & bolt, was taken off, stripped and painted. The mechanicals were not the biggest challenge, but rather the trim and upholstery.
Five years after starting this project, the car finally made it back on the street. Since then, it has racked up about 1000 miles a year.
This model was designed as a logical step-up from the popular Isetta 300/250. Unfortunately, stiff competition from other 'conventional' small cars of the time resulted in poor sales and it's limited production.
It is estimated that only 200 vehicles exist today.
In 1995 this 600 was purchased as a package deal with another 600. Although this vehicle was missing its engine and transmission, overall it was fairly complete. Unlike its smaller brother, the Isetta 250/300, replacement parts for 600s are very difficult to find. Two additional 600s were eventually purchased for the few parts that were missing.
The owner's main goal was to restore the car back to factory standards, and to use as many original parts as possible. With exception of the paint & body, the owner was able to perform all of the work. Every part, nut & bolt, was taken off, stripped and painted. The mechanicals were not the biggest challenge, but rather the trim and upholstery.
Five years after starting this project, the car finally made it back on the street. Since then, it has racked up about 1000 miles a year.
No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the BMW Isetta 600
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Limousine Chassis#: 133261 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Chassis#: 148545 Sold for USD$24,640 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Sold for USD$38,500 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
1959 BMW 600 Chassis#: 139166 Sold for USD$35,200 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Limousine Sold for USD$42,000 2016 Mecum : Dallas | |
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Chassis#: 134871 Sold for USD$35,000 2015 Motostalgia Auction - Austin Grandprix 2015 | |
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Chassis#: 134871 Sold for USD$23,500 2015 Mecum : Monterey | |
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Sold for USD$24,200 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1959 BMW 600 Sold for USD$13,600 2015 Silver Auction - Arizona in the Spring | |
1959 BMW ISETTA 600 LIMOUSINE Sold for USD$32,000 2014 Mecum - Chicago | |
1959 BMW 600 Chassis#: 148175 Sold for USD$39,600 2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale | |
1959 BMW 600 Chassis#: 133119 Sold for USD$63,250 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Limousine Sold for USD$46,000 2013 Mecum Auctions - Monterey | |
1959 BMW 600 Chassis#: 600148545 Sold for USD$46,000 2013 RM Auctions - THE BRUCE WEINER MICROCAR MUSEUM | |
1959 BMW 600 Isetta Chassis#: 147094 Sold for USD$38,500 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1959 BMW 600 Microcar Sold for USD$23,100 2011 Leake Auction - Dallas, Texas | |
1959 BMW 600 LIMOUSINE Sold for USD$25,850 2009 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2009 |
BMW Isetta 600s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 BMW Isetta 600's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1959 BMW ISETTA 600 | 131144 | 2016 Coys Techno Classica | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
1959 BMW Isetta 600 | 2015 Mecum : Austin | $25,000 | |||
1959 BMW ISETTA | 576373 | 2008 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $19,000 |
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