1958 BMW ISETTA 600 Best Example in Mc Knight, PA

1958 BMW ISETTA 600 Best Example

THE BMW ISETTAThe Iso Isetta, which BMW built under license from 1955 to 1962, helped forge a new market segment for microcars that proved instrumental in getting Europe back on wheels. Designed by a company that made refrigerators, and looking like one itself, the little Isetta proved to be a sales success for the brief period when microcars were in vogue. With only two seats, the Isetta's market was limited and BMW needed something larger. Management had already committed to making an entirely new model?the 700?and resources were limited, so the decision was made to create a lengthened Isetta as a placeholder until the 700 would be introduced in 1959. Deriving its name from the BMW R67 motorcycle-sourced boxer motor, the 600 looked just like an Isetta up front?and even retained its front suspension?but featured a new perimeter frame and the first ever usage of semi-trailing arm suspension on a BMW motorcar. A second row of seats and a right side door added space and usability.33200milesChassis no. [removed phone]cc OHV Flat 2-Cylinder EngineTwin Carburetors26bhp at 5,500rpm4-Speed Manual Transmission4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes*Well presented example of BMW's iconic microcar*Lovely color combination*Top-of-the-line 600 Series example*A must have in any micro car collection*Easy to drive and guaranteed amusement

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