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1956 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet

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£22,500

Asking price. Route costs confirmed separately.

Specifications

Year1956
MakeBMW
ModelIsetta
Variant300 Cabriolet
Body styleCabriolet
Engine298cc
TransmissionManual, 4 speed
Indicated mileage123 MilesUnverified unless stated
SteeringRHD
ExteriorRed
LocationSouth AfricaConfirm current position

What We Know

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Overview

Invalid location in the source listing: “Bristol, South Africa” combines a UK city with South Africa. Treat the vehicle's current position as unverified until it is confirmed.

Vehicle details

  • Year: 1956
  • Make: BMW
  • Model: Isetta
  • Variant: 300 Cabriolet
  • Body style: Cabriolet
  • Engine: 298cc
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Mileage: 123 Miles
  • Transmission: Manual, 4 speed
  • Steering: RHD
  • Exterior colour: Red
  • Location shown on listing: Bristol, South Africa
  • Asking price: £22,500
  • Car & Classic reference: C2072877
  • Listed on: 14/08/2026

Source description

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1956 BMW Isetta 300

Rare Right Hand Drive

Nut & Bolt Restoration

German Shell

Engine & Gearbox Fully Reconditioned

The smallest BMW ever made!

Step back into the golden age of microcars with this beautifully restored

1956 BMW Isetta 300.

This example has a German shell and is in Right Hand Drive configuration, a rare find for UK and Commonwealth classic car collectors.

Every nut and bolt has been addressed in a comprehensive restoration.

The body has been carefully preserved and refinished, while the 298cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine and 4-speed manual gearbox have both been fully reconditioned for reliability and performance

Whether you’re parking it at classic car events, using it as an eye-catching business promo, or simply enjoying its unique front-hinged “bubble” door and clever packaging, this Isetta delivers pure 1950s charm with modern reliability.

Key Features:

• Genuine German body shell

• Rare RHD specification

• Complete nut-and-bolt restoration

• Rebuilt engine and gearbox

• Iconic BMW bubble-car styling

A genuine piece of automotive history that’s as practical as it is adorable.

595, 000 ZAR

26, 900 GBP

30, 900 EUR

51, 300 AUD

62, 000 NZD

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Source: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C2072877

Condition

Engine & Gearbox Fully Reconditioned
Step back into the golden age of microcars with this beautifully restored
The body has been carefully preserved and refinished, while the 298cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine and 4-speed manual gearbox have both been fully reconditioned for reliability and performance
• Rebuilt engine and gearbox
FREE SHIPPING TO THE UK!
terms and conditions apply*

Service & Provenance

Nut & Bolt Restoration
Engine & Gearbox Fully Reconditioned
Step back into the golden age of microcars with this beautifully restored
Every nut and bolt has been addressed in a comprehensive restoration.
The body has been carefully preserved and refinished, while the 298cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine and 4-speed manual gearbox have both been fully reconditioned for reliability and performance
• Complete nut-and-bolt restoration

Export & Shipping

Not yet confirmed. Route, paperwork and costs depend on destination.

LocationSouth AfricaConfirm current position
DocumentsNot yet documented
ExportNot yet confirmed
Photos 32 images

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