1957 BMW Isetta 250 - PVS 686

The Isetta was initially an Italian-designed microcar, but it went on to be built under license in a number of different countries: including Spain, Belgium, France, Brazil, Germany and here in the UK.

However, most agree that it was the German manufacturer, BMW, who made the Isetta its own.

They redesigned the powerplant around a BMW motorcycle engine and also re-engineered much of the car, so much so that none of the parts between a BMW Isetta Moto Coupe and an Iso Isetta are interchangeable. The first BMW Isetta appeared in April 1955.

Because of its egg shape and bubble-like windows, the Isetta became affectionately known as a bubble car, a name later given to other similar vehicles.

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StoneRoad2013 ^club

Good Shot,
Bubble cars are not that easy to photograph, or so I find.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to StoneRoad2013 ^club

Thanks, maybe the colouring helped? :)

9 years ago.

Esther ^club

Wow! I've never seen one of these before. Amazing.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Esther, where have you been - lol! ;)

Let me increase your exposure further, first with a later BMW Isetta 300 and then a shot of the competition in the form of a Heinkel Kabine:

9 years ago.

Taormina

such a nice car....

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Taormina

Almost as nice as the old Fiat 500 Katja! ;)

9 years ago.

Delirium

+++

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Delirium

9 years ago.

Indycaver (Norm) ^club

It's called an Urkel mobile here! :-) Great photo Paul!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) ^club

Yes, sorry Norm ... should have mentioned that! :(

Glad you like the shot ... off now to update the tags! ;)

9 years ago.

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