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1955 Original Bubble 250 Z mold ISETTA $13,500

136,367 built, 8500 exported to the USA, 1955-64
· Developed by the Italian motorcycle, 3-wheel truck, and refrigerator builder, Renzo Rivolta’s Iso SpA.
· The Isetta was an efficient and affordable form of transportation following World War II. Introduced in 1953, named the “Isetta” meaning “Little Iso”. The Isetta was later sold and licensed to BMW for manufacture in Germany. The resulting sales saved BMW from bankruptcy!
· The lowest price car to buy and the least expensive car to operate in the world. A motorcycle motor, 13 HP at 5200 rpm. A teardrop shape for low wind drag. The rear wheels were set close together to avoid the need and the expense of a differential.
· 4 speed manual transmission with reverse, 3.4 gallons of gasoline, 55 mph max speed.
· Weight is 770lb, over 500lb carrying capacity, 60-70 mpg
· Price in 1957: $800. Standard equipment included Sunroof/escape hatch, Heater/defroster, Side and rear view mirrors, Deluxe bumpers.
· Options: Two tone paint-$24, Cabrio-$40, Door vents-$18, Inside luggage rack-$10, Outside luggage rack-$16, Ashtray-$3, Cigarette lighter-$3, Sunvisors-$5, Rubber pads for clutch and brake pedal-$2, Inside handgrip-$5, Decorative vinyl sleeves to cover trans and steering u-joints- $3, Mud guards for front wheels-$7, Decorative wheel trim-rings-$8, Decorative tailpipe-$3, Windshield washer-$16, Anti-theft shifter key-lock-$6