091 Isetta BMW 300 (1959) 6911 PO by Robert Knight Via Flickr: BMW Isetta 300 (1956-62) Engine 298cc single cylinder Production 161,728 (all BMW-Isetta) Registration Number 6911 PO (West Sussex) ISETTA-BMW ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623795781246 BMW ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759864432 Developed by Isetta in Italy it went on to become the most successful of the post WWII microcars. Built in Italy. Spain, Belgium, France, Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom. with its Bubble shape it became popularly known as the Bubble car, which became a generic name for the Microcar movement. BMW made its own Isetta under licence using the 247cc single cylinder four stroke motorcycle engine. The BMW Isetta differed widely from the Iso model. While the major elements of the Italian design remained intact, BMW 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 250 BMW Isetta appeared in 1955 with much of the original design re-engineered by BMW. In 1956 the German Federal Government changed the regulations regarding the licence required for a motor vehicle of less than 250cc encouraging BMW to revise its Isetta. Sliding side windows were introduced. The engine was enlarged to 298cc and the compression ratio was raised giving the car 13hp the maximum speed remained the same, but the car had a greater flexibility. In October 1956, the Isetta Moto Coupé DeLuxe (sliding-window Isetta) was introduced. The bubble windows were replaced by longer, sliding side windows. In 1956, the government of the Federal Republic of Germany changed the regulations changing the Isetta tax category to 300cc, This change in regulations encouraged BMW to revise their Isetta microcars. In February 1956 a 300cc engine was introduced The engineers enlarged the single cylinder to a capacity of 298cc and also raise the compression ratio with a resultant increase in output to 13hp, the maximum speed remained at 53mph though there was a marked increase in flexibility In October 1956, the Isetta Moto Coupe DeLuxe (sliding-window Isetta) was introduced. The bubble windows were replaced by longer, sliding side windows. From 1957 BMW began producing what they termed Isetta of Great Britain from their factory in the former Brighton Railway Works under licence to BMW. These cars had right hand drive with the front door hinged on the right. At one point the British National Health Service started providing these cars for wheelchair users so they could drive while in their wheelchairs. Many of the cars were provided free of charge, but the project was not deemed a success and was terminated. Although in 1962 Isetta BMW ceased to produce finished cars, but continued making engines until 1964. Diolch am 99,699,602 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,699,602 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-091
