1955 BMW Isetta - RED - 1/24 Diecast Metal Model by Welly

$ 28.99

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This model is about 5 inches long, 3 inches wide and 3 inches high. It is highly detailed, with beautiful body paint and accurate markings. Headlights are made of separate plastic pieces which makes the whole model look very realistic. Moreover, side mirrors are also made of separate pieces. 


The single door can open to reveal a very detailed and accurate interior details.


This is not a toy. Recommended for 15 and up.


The Isetta is an Italian-designed microcar Initially manufactured in 1953 by the Italian firm Iso SpA, and subsequently built under license in a number of different countries, including Argentina, Spain, Belgium, France, Brazil, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The name Isetta is the Italian diminutive form of Iso, meaning "little Iso". 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 world's first mass-production car to achieve a fuel consumption of 3 l/100 km (94 mpg‑imp; 78 mpg‑US). It was the top-selling single-cylinder car in the world, with 161,728 units sold.