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1962 BMW Isetta 300 with Paxton Trailer
UK • 9 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 BMW Isetta 300, built at the Brighton works, retains its original registration number and comes with a Paxton trailer. It underwent a comprehensive restoration in 2013 and won an award in 2015, but has been unused recently and requires mechanical attention.
Condition
6
The car underwent a comprehensive body-off restoration in 2013, including engine cleaning and interior refurbishment. It won the Isetta Owner's Club ‘Restoration of the Year’ award in 2015. However, it has been unused for some time due to the owner's declining health and will require some mechanical attention before use.
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38,884 miles (via 2014 MOT)
651 KUO
1962
Auction
A332022
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
One of the more successful designs of the micro-car era was the BMW Isetta.
By 1959 they were powered by a 297cc engine was reckoned capable of 65mph and 55mpg.
Approximately 162,000 Isettas had been made by the time production ceased in 1962.
This 'big' Isetta 300 The most memorable aspect of the design was the steering wheel and dashboard were attached to and moved with the opening fridge-like door to facilitate entry.
From 1957, the two-seater Isetta incorporated sliding side windows for better ventilation.
Understood to have been built at the Brighton works in 1962, chassis ‘A332022’ is understood to retain its original registration number ‘651 KUO’, which is original to the North Devon area.
Little is known of the early history of the little Isetta, however, it is believed to have been re-registered with the DVLA on the 8 th October 1992, when it was recommissioned for the road.
The previous owner, Mr M Paxton purchased the car in 1994 and in 2013, the car was subject to a ...
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£69,850
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 20th Jul 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
38,884 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Jul 2014, 38,884 miles
Passed
On 1st Jul 2013, 38,841 miles
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