One of the more successful designs of the cabin scooter's heyday was the BMW Isetta, a design the German firm manufactured under license from its Italian originator, Iso.

Although at first glance a three-wheeler, the German-built Isetta used a pair of closely spaced wheels at the rear and was powered by a single-cylinder four-stroke motorcycle engine of 247cc.

Early examples featured a side-hinged single door at the front, roll-top sunroof, and fixed side windows, while the steering wheel and dashboard were attached to the door to facilitate entry.

The two-seater Isetta's most popular accessory, understandably so given the limited interior space, was a small luggage rack at the rear.

Later (1957-onwards) models incorporated sliding side windows for better ventilation.

These improved models displaced 297cc, and the 'big' Isetta 300 was reckoned capable of 104 km/h.

Production ceased in 1962.

This delightful BMW Isetta '250' was delivered new in Germany and first registered on the...