1/3 the size of an e-Body!

[J-Code Jeni]

I love classic cars of all kinds. My Dad, who had more kids than money, is to thank for my initial appreciation for their styling, evolution and function. Being married to @Cuda Cody has helped me develop a deeper appreciation for cars altogether and also, for the labor of love that is the restoration process. Last year, we picked up a project for me- a 1958 BMW Isetta... she sat in the  garage (green, pictured) for ~50 years before we brought her home to our workshop! She's probably 1/2- 1/3 the length of an e-body and should be a much shorter labor of love too. I'm super-excited to do this project with Cody and bustle around town someday- makes me happy just thinking about it!    We'll probably start this project next winter. I hope it's okay if I share our progress with all of you. 

[Spikedog08]

Looks like a fun project . . . Hope you have a good source for parts if any are needed?   

[anlauto]

I hope you plan to resto-mod it with a new 392 Hemi/5 speed 

[J-Code Jeni]

That would be hilarious @anlauto ! Could you imagine going from it's 1 cylinder engine to a Hemi!?! It is a manual however, the shifter is on the left! 

[anlauto]

Might as well aim high !

[Roadman]

     Now that is just so COOL.        Hope you do a thread on the build.   

[Topcat]

That looks like a fun project.


Keep far away from High Schools.
Kids like to pick them up, move them or worse, roll them.

[Cuda Cody]

No joke!  They are light and easy to pick up.  @J-Code Jeni  and I unloaded it by hand off the trailer, no ramps!

That looks like a fun project.


Keep far away from High Schools.
Kids like to pick them up, move them or worse, roll them.

[Brads70]

Those are so quirky they are cool. Iused to know a guy up in Bracebridge who's father had a pretty big collection of cars, mostly Fords of the 30's-40's-50's . He also had an Isseta that had never been registered for the road. It was brand new. Sure was unique !   

[Topcat]

Take a vacation to Austria and visit the small town of Kaprun.

There is a car museum there with many types of small cars like your BMW.

Kaprun was an amazing place to visit besides seeing the museum.

https://www.google.com/search?q=kaprun+auto+museum&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=662&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj7z7Pj767SAhXHv1QKHVLxDnIQ_AUIBygC&dpr=1#imgrc=X9fag1d5Yh2xMM:

[HP_Cuda]

Very cool Isetta!

Are you going to keep the stock color or ???

I hear parts can be a pain but that will give you an excuse to make Cody to take you to Bavaria to find parts!!!

[Roadman]

          Restored example.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-BMW-ISETTA-300-FULLY-RESTORED-GREAT-COLOR-COMBO-/391703856614?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5b335e85e6:g:47oAAOSwfVpYoeZj&item=391703856614

[J-Code Jeni]

I like the way you think, @HP_Cuda !

I really wanted keep the original paint, just buff it out and roll down the road old school style.     We have some body work to do and the two-tone models are the best; so, it's going to be two-toned, White Gold (i.e. WeissGold; the color it is now) and an Arabian Gold, like this: http://bmwx.tk/bmw/1956-bmw-isetta-300-for-sale   

[J-Code Jeni]

That's gorgeous!! But, oh my, that's a lot for a tiny car! Often times the green had an plaid interior.

Mine will have a package tray on the back with a little basket. 

[Topcat]

Do these cars steer with just the rear wheel?
(if that's even possible)

Or the fronts?