Its name meaning 'little Iso,' the Isetta was designed and first manufactured by the same Italian firm that later produced the exotic Iso Rivolta, Iso Fidia and Iso Grifo. The Isetta was also built under license by both Velam in France and BMW in Germany and is credited as being the car that saved BMW. While exported to America, their small size, poor performance and unusual appearance made them an unpopular alternative to other economy cars and few were sold. Other cars that competed against the BMW in the 'micro-car' market segment included the German Messerschmitt, Italian Fiat Bianchina, and the French Mochet Velocar. 
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It was produced during/after wwII as an alternative to the VW bug. This vehicle was produced from 1955-1962.
by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2006
Coupe
Chassis #: 604264
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It was produced during/after wwII as an alternative to the VW bug. This vehicle was produced from 1955-1962.
by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2006
Related Reading : BMW Isetta History
At a time when cheap, short-distance transportation was preferred by consumers, BMW introduced the Isetta in November of 1953 at Turin. One of the most successful microcars that were produced in the post-WWII years, the egg-shaped Isettas design originated in Italy. The Isetta received the nickname bubble car because of its bubble-like windows and its egg shape. Other nicknames for the Isetta were....
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