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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
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 : 2023 Monterey | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 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 | |
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 | |
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 |
BMW Isetta 600s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1958 BMW Isetta 600's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1958 BMW 600 Limousine | 124518 | 2016 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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