Highlights
- Desirable later Isetta with 300cc engine
- Stylish Moto Coupe Deluxe with larger sliding windows
- Attractive burgundy metallic with tartan interior
- Previously maintained by Bromley Bubble Car Company
- Large history file of ongoing maintenance
- Very tidy and well kept characterful classic
The Appeal
Most cars, of course, are physically bigger than BMW’s Isetta, but we’ll wager that none are bigger on character than the iconic bubble car. Good examples are like motoring eye magnets, whether zipping around towns or static at shows.
This ‘62 example is one of the later ‘300’ models with the bigger 298cc single cylinder 4 stroke introduced by BMW to capitalise on more relaxed taxation rules. It is an elegantly named Moto Coupe Deluxe, which got bigger sliding side windows. First UK registration was in 1983 and the vendor acquired it in 2013.
Finished in fetching burgundy metallic with white frontal details and a lovely tartan fabric interior, it is a lovely example in great condition. It is well detailed too, retaining its BMW-branded hub caps, grey three-spoke wheel and BMW fuel filler.
We are told that in recent years it has been maintained by specialist Bromley Bubble Car Company. It comes with a large history file attesting to its regular maintenance.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1962
- First UK registered October 1983
- 10 previous UK keepers
- Current keeper since October 2013
- Factory handbooks
- Parts catalogue
- Large history file as shown
- Previously maintained by Bromley Bubble Car Company
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- Few miles since last advisory-free MOT in 2017
The Condition
- Attractive Regency Red burgundy metallic paintwork in very good condition
- Paintwork shows few signs of age or use as shown in photos
- White painted front door trim with some light orange peel finish to note
- Chrome bumpers in good order with bright finish
- Light tarnish to note to chrome wiper arms and front badge
- Steel wheels with BMW-branded chrome hub caps
- Red vinyl folding roof which appears to be in good working order
- Underside presents well in photos which buyers can check for themselves
- Tartan interior in very good order with few indications of age
- Unmodified interior with single speedometer and three-spoke grey wheel
The Mechanics
- 298cc single-cylinder four-stroke BMW engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Few miles covered since last advisory-free MOT
- Large history file of ongoing maintenance as shown
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