BMW 600 '58

This BMW 600 was first registered on July 30, 1958, and is the larger sibling of the iconic Isetta. This example underwent a professional restoration in the past and combines its distinctive styling with the authentic character of a 1950s microcar. Today, it presents itself as an appealing classic for enthusiasts who value rarity and authenticity, with room for further improvements.

The BMW 600 was developed from the Isetta by Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW). Like the Isetta, it features a large front door but also an additional side door. Its engine concept was derived from BMW’s proven motorcycle boxer engine. Production lasted only from September 1957 to November 1959 – a very short run. Marketed as a budget alternative to a larger car, many were used extensively, worn out, and discarded. This makes surviving examples extremely rare today.

Technical data

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  Make: BMW

  
  


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  Model: 600

  
  


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  Year: 1958

  
  


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  Engine: 582 cc twin-cylinder

  
  


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  Transmission: Manual gearbox

  
  


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  Drive: Rear-wheel drive

  
  


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  Colour: Orange

  
  


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  Mileage: 3,482 km (odometer reading)

  
  


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  Chassis number: 130949

  
  

Condition and remarks

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  Bodywork: Repainted with signs of use – fair condition, repairs needed – some filler with no metal behind

  
  


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  Paintwork: Traces of normal use

  
  


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  Underside: Surface rust – extensively welded

  
  


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  Tyres: Aged and to be replaced

  
  


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  Interior: Restored with signs of use – soft top in good condition

  
  


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  Engine bay: Older restoration – engine in good condition

  
  


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  Maintenance: Required

  
  


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  Battery: In good condition – still usable for several years

  
  


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  Brakes: Repair required – not functional

  
  


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  Handbrake: Functional

  
  


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  Electrical system: Wipers and dashboard working – horn only works together with right indicator

  
  


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  Lights: Functional – brake lights not working

  
  


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  Suspension & steering: Steering very stiff – significant play in steering box

  
  

Strong points

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  BMW 600, successor to the iconic Isetta

  
  


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  Older professional restoration with distinctive appearance

  
  


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  Attractive microcar for collectors and enthusiasts of rare classics

  
  

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