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Here is a dream car.. This is a BMW Iso Isetta "Bubble Car" build between 1955-1962.

Looking more like a novelty than a real car by today's standards, the vehicle was in fact way ahead of it's time and proved to be very popular in Germany, taking on rivals Heinkel and Messerschmitt. Even today, with the advent of the Mercedes Smart car, manufacturers realise the importance of having a small economical city car available.

With folding roof and wrap around rear window, the driver and passenger entered via a front hinged door that also lifted the steering wheel when opened. Built with 4 wheels for the local market, some 3 wheel versions were manufactured for the export market. (as seen in picture) Powered by BMW's 247 or 297 cc single cylinder motor, the vehicle had a top speed over 50 mph.