For sale is this rare and charming 1959 BMW Isetta 250, showing just 47,396 miles. This little car has spent the last many years tucked safely away in a heated collection alongside dozens of other rare automobiles and motorcycles — it has clearly been well cared for and protected from the elements.

It is a genuine running example. The 247cc single-cylinder motorcycle engine fires right up, and idles smoothly. That said, like any vehicle that has been in long-term storage, it will need a proper recommissioning before being put back into regular service. 

The two-tone blue-over-white paint still shines beautifully, the chrome is presentable (pitting on the front bumper), and the iconic “front door” opens and closes as it should. The interior is complete, the glass is clear, and the famous BMW roundel and “250 Isetta” badging are all intact and in place. It even wears a period-correct BMW Club windshield sticker.

These cars are becoming almost hard to find in this condition. With its motorcycle-derived powertrain, and smile-inducing personality, the Isetta is one of the most fun and collectible post-war BMWs ever built. Whether you’re adding it to a collection, using it for shows, or simply want a unique daily driver once sorted, this one is ready for its next chapter.

Pricing

$28,500.00

$     279.00

$27,779.00