BMW Isetta 250 (1957)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 106 photos
• Video including engine running
• An individual approval is available
• The odometer reading is 370 kilometers; according to the seller, the total mileage is approximately 15,000 kilometers.

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1957
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: Air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine with 250 cc displacement and 12 hp
• Transmission: 4-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Red/White
• Interior: Black/beige leather
• TÜV: Information to follow
• H-license plate
• Features:
• Fabric sunroof
• Chrome roof rack at the rear
• Chrome trim
• Red-painted steel rims

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted red and white.
• All body parts appear to be complete and in good condition.
• The seller confirms that this BMW has never been in an accident.
• Apart from slight surface rust on the underbody, no other rust is reported.
• The chrome trim appears to be in a shiny condition.
• The red-painted steel rims match the exterior paint.
• The seller estimates the tires to be 70–90 percent worn.
• The fabric sunroof is in good condition.

Interior

• The car features an interior with a black/beige leather-upholstered bench seat.
• The interior carpets are in like-new condition
• According to the seller, given the vehicle’s age, the interior is in good used condition with a period patina.
• There are no known damages inside the cabin.
• There is visible paint damage on the red-painted steering column housing. The paint is partially chipped or scraped off. (Image 92)

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately.
• There are no known technical defects.
• Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission.
• The seller is not aware of any major defects in the chassis.
• Last service: October 2022

History

Ownership history

• Number of owners: 3
• The BMW Isetta was first registered for road use in Germany.
• A detailed history is not available due to missing documents.
• In 2014, the Isetta underwent extensive restoration, was completely disassembled, and rebuilt with many new parts.
• The Isetta was used during Andreas Gabalier’s promotional tour.

Service history

• 2022: Last service in October 2022
• 2014: Extensive restoration involving complete disassembly and reassembly with many new parts

Documents

• Individual approval for Austria (Images 103 to 105)
• De-registration certificate (Image 106)

Summary

For sale is a 1957 BMW Isetta 250 in period-correct red/white paint with a black/beige leather bench seat. The vehicle was first registered in Germany and, according to the seller, has had a total of three owners. A precise history is not available due to missing documents; however, it is known that the vehicle underwent an extensive restoration in 2014, during which the Isetta was completely disassembled and rebuilt with many new parts. The odometer reading is 370 kilometers; according to the seller, the total mileage is just under 15,000 kilometers. The last service was performed in October 2022. The body is in generally well-maintained condition. A notable part of its history is its use in Andreas Gabalier’s promotional tour. This BMW Isetta offers a charming opportunity for enthusiasts of classic microcars, featuring restored condition and a distinctive appearance.