Make: BMW
Model: 600
Year: 1959
Price: 12950
Gearbox: Manual
Steering Wheel: left

This BMW 600 was first registered on January 22, 1959, and is the larger sibling of the iconic Isetta. With its twin-cylinder engine and distinctive body shape, it is considered a remarkable collector’s item in the history of microcars.
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 for practicality. Its engine concept comes directly from BMW’s proven motorcycle boxer engine. Built only from September 1957 to November 1959, production was very short. Marketed as a budget-friendly alternative to a full-size car, many examples were used extensively, worn out, and discarded – making surviving cars extremely rare today.
This example is in need of restoration and represents an attractive project for enthusiasts looking for a rare microcar with future potential.
Technical data

Make: BMW

Model: 600

Year: 1959

Engine: 582 cc twin-cylinder

Transmission: Manual gearbox

Drive: Rear-wheel drive

Colour: Blue

Mileage: 7,998 km (odometer reading)

Chassis number: 136614

Condition and remarks

Bodywork: Rust present – requires welding and repair

Paintwork: Poor condition – to be repainted

Underside: Surface rust – welding needed on the floorpan

Tyres: Dried out – to be replaced

Interior: Dirty and torn – needs full restoration

Chassis number: Not legible – not compliant

Engine bay: Very dirty – engine not starting

Maintenance: Urgently required

Battery: Old – to be replaced immediately

Gearbox: Not testable – car not running

Brakes and handbrake: Repair required

Electrical system: Not testable – key missing

Lights: Not testable – repair required

Suspension: Repair required

Strong points

Rare BMW 600 – successor to the Isetta

Authentic microcar with unique body design

Attractive restoration project for collectors

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