Not Sold (Est: £15,500 - £17,000)
1957 BMW Isetta 300
United Kingdom • 17 Sept 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1957 BMW Isetta Bubble car, originally from Germany and exported to South Africa, underwent a full restoration in the UK in 2023 after import. Believed to be one of only 12 with the full glass bubble rear window, it has been driven sparingly since restoration and is said to reach speeds of 50mph.
Condition
8
The car is described as being completely rebuilt inside and out after being imported to the UK. It had a 12-month full restoration and top-end engine rebuild. There was no rust or need for welding. While it has been enjoyed and driven, it is believed to be in original BMW red and has only covered about 1,000 miles since being imported. It's thought to be one of twelve remaining original Isetta Bubbles with the full glass bubble rear window.
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498599
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44,456 miles
934XVX
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[RHD/LHD]
Description Rare opportunity to own a BMW 1957 Bubble car; amazing story documented on YouTube; completely rebuilt inside and out and ready to be enjoyed Originally built in the BMW Isetta factory in Munich Germany in 1957 and exported to South Africa for the first 64 years of its life.
There is a letter from the GB Isetta owners club confirming this is an original German car.
In 2021/2022 this car was imported with a group of other cars to the UK from South Africa, from a deceased university professors personal collection, who had a passion for BMW motorbikes and micro cars.
This story was documented on this link below (please copy and paste into your browser) https;//youtube.com/watch?v=MMyYdZ8RbEo&si=Tw3_twapQtSEJFHD When the car arrived after a very long sea voyage it is alleged to have undertaken a 12 month full restoration inside and out and a top end engine rebuild.
Having been in a warm country for most of its life there was no rust and no need for any welding to be carried...
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£5,076
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£22,893
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£69,850
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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