£24,080
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Limousine
Brightwells • UK • 13 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£24,080
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Limousine
UK • 13 May 2026 • Lot 4
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare and collectable BMW Isetta 600 Limousine, formerly used by the Finnish postal service, with only 64,976 kms. Imported to the UK circa 2023, it features a two-tone white and orange paintwork and has been starting and driving well.
Condition
6
The car presents with period charm befitting its distinctive design, but it is an older vehicle and has been used. There may be some wear and tear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. It has been starting readily and driving well around site for the purposes of photography and video, backed up by an invoice for service work soon after the car was imported, which indicates that it may require some reconditioning to be in optimal condition.
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40,374 miles
125821
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
733XWA
1959
Auction
£24,080
1959 BMW Isetta 600 Limousine
Brightwells • UK • 13 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Description Uber rare and collectable four-wheeled BMW Isetta 600 Limousine; ex-Finnish postal service; only 64,976 kms indicated; the ultimate bubble car? A charming and highly unusual microcar, this rare BMW Isetta 600 Limousine represents a fascinating transitional model in BMW’s post-war recovery story.
The 600 was a significant step forward from the earlier BMW Isetta, offering genuine four-seat accommodation and improved practicality while retaining the marque’s unmistakable character.
Powered by a rear-mounted 582cc flat-twin engine derived from BMW’s motorcycle range, the 600 delivered modest but spirited performance for its class, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox.
Notably, it combined the iconic front-opening door with a conventional side door for rear passengers, making it far more versatile than its predecessor.
Unlike the standard Isetta, the 600 also benefits from the inclusion of a conventional reverse gear, a particularly useful feature that enhances its usabi...
Price Analysis vs Other Isetta 600s
£6,145
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,430
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Exempt / No Records
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Latest MOT mileage:
Unknown
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Auction House Headquarters
Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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