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The British Manufactured BMW Isetta, pictured in London at The Dorchester Hotel
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The British Manufactured BMW Isetta, pictured in London at The Dorchester Hotel
The British Manufactured BMW Isetta, pictured in London at The Dorchester Hotel, The car was previously made in Germany to Italian design, now it will be manufactured at a locomotive works in Brighton, Sussex, Picture taken 2nd April 195
The Isetta is an Italian-designed microcar built under license in a number of different countries. Because of its egg shape and bubble-like windows, it became known as a bubble car, a name also given to other similar vehicles.
In 1955, the BMW Isetta became the worlds first mass-production car to achieve a fuel consumption of 3 L/100 km (94 mpgimp; 78 mpgUS). It was the top-selling single-cylinder car in the world, with 161, 728 units sold.[9]
Initially manufactured by the Italian firm Iso SpA, the name Isetta is the Italian diminutive form of Iso, meaning little Iso.
Picture taken 2nd April 1957
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of London in the 1950s. Standing proudly outside The Dorchester Hotel is the iconic British Manufactured BMW Isetta, a true symbol of innovation and style. Originally designed in Italy, this microcar quickly gained popularity for its distinctive egg-shaped body and charming bubble-like windows, earning it the endearing nickname "bubble car". However, what sets this particular model apart is its unique history. While it was initially manufactured in Germany under Italian design, it has now found a new home at a locomotive works in Brighton, Sussex. The year 1957 marked an important milestone for the BMW Isetta as it became the world's first mass-produced car to achieve an impressive fuel consumption rate of just 3 L/100 km (94 mpgimp; 78 mpgUS). Its success soared with over 161,728 units sold worldwide, making it the top-selling single-cylinder car during that time. Manufactured by Iso SpA from Italy, this little gem carries the name "Isetta" which translates to "little Iso" in Italian. It perfectly captures its compact size and undeniable charm. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time on April 2nd, 1957, we can't help but admire how such a small vehicle could leave such a lasting impact on motoring history. This print serves as a reminder of an era when cars were not only means of transportation but also symbols of ingenuity and craftsmanship.
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