BMW Isetta – 1961

French registration title

At the end of the 1940s, just after the end of the war, microcars became fashionable.

These small cars, often powered by a motorbike engine, were more comfortable than a two-wheeler.

The Italian brand Iso presented the Isetta at the Turin Motor Show in 1953.

Its distinguishing feature was a front door that opened to reveal the dashboard and steering wheel, giving access to a small two-seater bench.
An ingenious car, it attracted other manufacturers who chose to produce it under licence, such as BMW in Germany.

At the time, the brand with the propeller was on the verge of bankruptcy, and the development of this little car would prove to be a lifesaver.

At just 2.28 metres long and weighing just 350 kilograms, it was more agile than any contemporary car.
The Isetta shown here was put on the road in 1961.

Coral red and ivory in colour, the interior is in beige fabric and brown leather.

It is originally fitted with a canvas sunroof, and ...