[{"id": 5967175, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "..perfect timing for Easter!\r\nIsettas look great in pastels (I would just add some white for a two-tone look)\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616885354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5967231, "authorName": "Spotpea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spotpea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Isetta. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616886504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5967311, "authorName": "Exidor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exidor/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Exidor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616888072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5967328, "authorName": "plasticdr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome to another auction offering from Nostalgic Motoring Ltd. This super cool Isetta 300 survivor is not only a charming car in a great color but its the first example that I have seen in many years that still presents with its original paint! I look forward to your questions and interesting commentary!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616888449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5967357, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And in Mint condition. Thank you, I'll be here all week.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616889175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5967500, "authorName": "Macpas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macpas/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Macpas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616892659, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5967551, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wife looking over my shoulder while I BaT the weekend - \"oh look honey, the Darrin had a baby\"\n\nVery minty - these are loads of fun and everyone who sees them smiles. I've been in these a few times and while you have to remind yourself you are not in a normal car, It is a great little car for scooting around on small town roads. GLWTA!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616894160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5967703, "authorName": "Exidor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exidor/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Exidor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616898375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5967977, "authorName": "AEA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reseda Green paint was common-ish in-period on these (especially so in Europe), but most of the surviving examples have been painted other colors. Schuco/M&J Toys recently did a release of one of these in this color as 1/64 scale diecast, but with Euro bumpers/lights.\n\nAuthenticity to original on this one is stellar (I believe carpeting was a factory option too), and this is overall one of the nicest Isettas I've ever seen hit BaT in almost 13 years of reading this site/almost 3 years of commenting.\n\nAll I would change, if such tires are even available at this size, is to add whitewall tires.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1616911665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968065, "authorName": "NickB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like that it still has the original fan shroud on the engine. This part seems to be missing on a lot of \"restorations.\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1616927197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968151, "authorName": "plasticdr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AEA Thank you for the commentary. You have a great eye for the details. So few of these examples have managed to escape being pillaged of their originality.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616934813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968225, "authorName": "Adam2130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam2130/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Isetta / who rebuilt the drive train ? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616936720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968226, "authorName": "Adam2130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam2130/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Adam2130", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616936753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5968241, "authorName": "Isetta300", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isetta300/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful survivor! Love the color, think I\u2019m going to do my last one in the tone. White walls and almond color wheels would really set this one off! Please don\u2019t pinch the sunroof! GLWTHS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616937206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968264, "authorName": "plasticdr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Adam2130 We did the rebuild (Nostalgic Motoring Ltd.). Our dealership has a full classic car service facility and trim shop in it. Our service and restoration team specializes in rebuilding and servicing classic, antique and special interest automobiles. We are best known for our work on Tuckers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616937519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968373, "authorName": "bubblecar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubblecar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AEA: This car isn't Reseda Green and carpeting was not an option for the Isetta. However, there were optional coir mats for the floor and parcel shelf. Reseda Green was only listed for the Standard model, this one is an Export.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616939738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968395, "authorName": "Adam2130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam2130/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bubblecar are you saying this green was only available in Europe ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616940051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968438, "authorName": "bubblecar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubblecar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adam2130: No, this color was available in Europe, the US and probably anywhere BMW Isettas were sold. Reseda Green was only listed for the earlier \"Standard\" model (AKA bubble window) and is a darker olive shade. This is an \"Export\" model (AKA sliding window). The \"Export\" designation was simply a model name and was not indicative of cars that were intended for export.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616940882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968482, "authorName": "Exidor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exidor/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Exidor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616941567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5968488, "authorName": "Adam2130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam2130/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Adam2130", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616941654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5968496, "authorName": "Adam2130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam2130/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bublecar - do you think original paint ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616941767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968499, "authorName": "Exidor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exidor/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Exidor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616941809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5968508, "authorName": "geofbrit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geofbrit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "White wall tire inserts are available. I bought a set for 10\" Austin Mini wheels from Moon Eyes the hot rod company with the famous \"Eyes\" logo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616941999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968515, "authorName": "Adam2130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam2130/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Adam2130", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616942123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5968525, "authorName": "Woolfjs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woolfjs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This color is Birch Green. Very cool to see, I have an almost identical original paint Isetta in this color.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1616942286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968580, "authorName": "bubblecar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubblecar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adam2130: It is an original color (Birch Green, as Woolfjs noted) and appears to be original paint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616943129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5968742, "authorName": "MiguelitoLoveless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miguelitoloveless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my neighbor has one in her garage used for storage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616945956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5969191, "authorName": "DanEdgar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danedgar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AEA: You Seem To Be An Expert On Everything I Think I Could Use Your Services. Contact Me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1616952621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5969238, "authorName": "bubblecar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubblecar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DanEdgar: WTF?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616953301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5971763, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Colour is like a hint of mint", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1616982237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5972901, "authorName": "Adam2130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam2130/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - this fuel tap (shut of valve) appears to be missing ? this can be dangerous in these as fuel can leak out. is one included ? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617032881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5972954, "authorName": "plasticdr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Adam2130 I will see to it that one is provided.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617033657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5988212, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Until I saw this particular Issetta, I thought they only came with three wheels. Are 4 wheels specific to one model??? Is this the off road version ? :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617231415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5988404, "authorName": "bubblecar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubblecar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BMW built only a very small number of three wheeled Isettas. The vast majority of the 161,728 BMW Isettas produced had four wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617234638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5988415, "authorName": "plasticdr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @bubblecar for the statistics.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617234882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5988437, "authorName": "Deeceex2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deeceex2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @bubblecar!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617235231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5994747, "authorName": "gr8dogz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gr8dogz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT family, I am the previous owner. Mark at Nostalgic Motoring is a first class guy running a first class operation. He and his crew took this beyond the next level. They are only original once. THIS is the one you've been looking for. ALL the best.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1617328268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5994767, "authorName": "plasticdr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @gr8dogz. Thank you for the compliment. I really missed seeing you at events this past summer. gr8dogz is a wonderful caretaker of special classic cars. He uses and appreciates them. Nothing just sits around! Great guy...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617328777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5999790, "authorName": "Toretto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toretto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tres cool. I wouldn\u2019t abuse it like that, but Motortrend were able to clock 0-16 in under five seconds by dropping the clutch at redline. Remember to budget for your custom plate, HPYFROG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617400192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6000393, "authorName": "PebbleBeachDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pebblebeachdave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! Restored two myself. Snuck my last one onto the lawn towards the end of 2019 Pebble Concourse and parked next to the Ferraris. \u201cLittle Red\u201d sucked the air out of the place. The exit was blocked that I snuck in so had to drive it out with all the cars. We got more thumbs up and hoots and hollers than anybody and got a great vid driving out. \r\n I will send the vid and pics on the lawn to anyone interested. \r\n Isetta for ever!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1617409577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6001747, "authorName": "maxpowermotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxpowermotors/", "bidAmount": 22222, "content": "$22,222 bid placed by maxpowermotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617461144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6002246, "authorName": "Philpar3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philpar3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone needs to drop a Chiron engine in one of these.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617468484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6003249, "authorName": "plasticdr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello BAT friends. I am excited to announce that I have removed the reserve and this awesome little minty green Isetta and it will be sold to the high bidder today!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1617477270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6003334, "authorName": "Adam2130", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam2130/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Adam2130", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617477816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6003354, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've personally seen and sat in this one. Such a great color and rarely seen. Doesn't get any cooler than a mint green Isetta as far as micro cars go \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617477970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6003387, "authorName": "Exidor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exidor/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Exidor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6003400, "authorName": "andycolorado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andycolorado/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by andycolorado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6003421, "authorName": "WoodsWerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodswerks/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by WoodsWerks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6003432, "authorName": "andycolorado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andycolorado/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by andycolorado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6003442, "authorName": "WoodsWerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodswerks/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by WoodsWerks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6003445, "authorName": "andycolorado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andycolorado/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by andycolorado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478597, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6003463, "authorName": "WoodsWerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodswerks/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by WoodsWerks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6003467, "authorName": "andycolorado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andycolorado/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by andycolorado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478727, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6003470, "authorName": "WoodsWerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodswerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well that's it for me @andycolorado. Hope you get it! It looks like a great one. Best of luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1617478785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6003482, "authorName": "andycolorado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andycolorado/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/3/21 for $25,250 to andycolorado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478850, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6003489, "authorName": "plasticdr (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great bidding and congratulations to @andycolorado!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617478955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6004834, "authorName": "CarGuy70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguy70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought andycolorado - congratulations!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1617503467, "type": "comment"}]