1956 BMW Isetta Engine from 300cc Microcar

Here is the first engine startup of my Isetta 300cc Microcar. The Isetta is a Hemi - an 18CI single cylinder Hemi. The engine is sitting on the completed chassis prior to the installation of the body. The BMW service manual details that any major repairs are more easily accomplished by the removal of the car body. The number of body to chassis electrical and mechanical connections were minimized and the body could be removed from the car in about 30 minutes.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Isetta
• Microcar
• BMW
• Classic Microcar
• Rally Isetta
• Barrett-Jackson

[RallyIsetta]

This car has now been sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2010. Look for the video of the sale at on youtube: IcRWxmJ0vXA

[allminicoopers]

Nice im working on my isetta engine i hope to get running soon i need to get the head rebuild

[jemachri]

I didn't know that Chevy Chase like to fool around with an Isetta engine?? ;-D

[kristenburnout1]

Haha! The starter sounds like if you are stepping ona cow's tail

[bmwelite]

Nice sound!!

[bordenwesley]

How much HP does it put out?

[Hasenbraeter]

Of course, because it was originally constructed for the BMW motorcycles R24-R27.

[mrceleb2006]

Sounds like a motorcycle!

[locostbamboo]

really nice!

[joness105639]

yeah although when revved it sounds a bit like a tuba.