LIVE Forgotten 1955 BMW Isetta Barn Find | Will It Run After 50 Years?! | RESTORED

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Join in LIVE with the RESTORED crew as they work to revive this forgotten 1955 BMW Isetta. Finding this car within a forgotten collection, the guys attempt to revive some life into this rare bubble top micro car. Rescued from a barn, will it run after setting up for 50 years?
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[@joadjoad2783]

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[@btorokolo]

For sale?

[@jerrybootneck1736]

I remember my neighbour had one of these bubble cars back in the 60's and the day he bought it he parked it in his garage the trouble happened when he drove it in and couldn't open the door as he parked right up against the wall then he realised they had no reverse gear in them, so he was stuck in there for 4hrs until his wife got home.

[@craigsowers8456]

Now THAT is a great story !!!

[@bettedonavon2168]

One of my High School best friends was given a BMW Isetta that her father brought home from Germany where he was stationed in the Army. There was something that had to be brought up to California open road standards ( not sure what that was ?) Well it got cleared and licensing taken care of. So we went everywhere, mostly to Hoover High our last year, class of ‘61, and to the local Oscar’s Drive in to socialize, order French fries and Cokes. I loved that cute car and was amazed with the “front door” that had the steering wheel attached to it‼️This model also had a bench back seat and one side door...it zipped around pretty good...a great car during our Senior year❣️✋🌝Would love to ride in one today❣️Enjoying your videos restoring that little ‘55 cutie❣️😊👍😻

[@Haloan1484]

Oh no..! We need kabe lame now...

[@bharatg124]

Convert it to electric and you can go both ways..

[@cam80245]

Oh my

[@rayhawley8232]

So cool to get your daughter and your dad's grand daughter working with family ,nothing better than family

[@40ounce58]

My wife has always at spot in her heart for the little Isetta. She drives a little pink and white 56 Nash Metropolitan every day. We really enjoy watching Restored! ❤️

[@davechapman7735]

I am a NZ'er and in 1955 when I was 10 years old ,these little Isetta's came on the market, and as a kid they were my dream come true car! .I remember going on my bike to the small showroom where they were sold then going home and phoning them to find out the price. I didn't have any money and neither did my parents, it was just fantasy. The man told me 439 pounds, that's now $880 or $634 USA . Good luck with the car Sir and thanks for sharing and bringing me back a memory! cheers NZ

[@deanflory4520]

Good to see other people struggling like I do sometimes, have a great day!

[@TaylorMills-fs8lo]

The man told me 439 pounds, that's now $880 or $634 USA . Good luck with the car Sir and thanks for sharing and bringing me back a memory! cheers NZ

[@michaeltraughber5246]

I just wanted to say I love y'alls channel and I'm glad to be a member. To Christian, you are doing a fantastic job on the cams. God Bless y'all.

[@kevinl.2291]

It was a great try definitely want to see part 2 it will run God bless you all ✌️👍

[@bruceaugustine6486]

BMW Isetta 250 While it retained the "Bubble Window" styling, it differed from the Italian model in that its headlamps were fixed separately to the sides of the bodywork and it carried the BMW badge below the windscreen. The car was also redesigned to take a modified version of the 250 cc 4-stroke engine from the BMW R25/3 motorcycle and the front suspension was changed. The single-cylinder generated 12 hp at 5800 rpm. The crankcase and cylinder were made of cast iron, the cylinder head of aluminium. However, the head was rotated by 180 degrees compared with the motorcycle engine. The twin-bearing crankshaft was also different in the Isetta power unit, being larger and featuring reinforced bearings. One of the reasons for this was the heavy Dynastart unit which combined the dynamo and self-starter. The fuel mixture was provided by a Bing sliding throttle side draft motorcycle carburettor. In addition to further changes of detail, the BMW engineers enlarged the sump for installation in the car and cooled the engine by means of a radial fan and shrouded ducting. The power train from the four-speed gearbox to the two rear wheels was also unusual: fixed to the gearbox output drive was something called a Hardy disc, which was a cardan joint made of rubber. On the other side of it was a cardan shaft, and finally a second Hardy disc, which in turn was located at the entrance to a chain case. A duplex chain running in an oil bath led finally to a rigid shaft, at each end of which were the two rear wheels. Thanks to this elaborate power transfer, the engine-gearbox unit was both free of tension and well soundproofed in its linkage to the rear axle.

[@billyfoster3223]

Hey, you all! Ol Betsy on that T shirt! Hey, my parents had a 1966 Galaxies 500 2 door loaded 390 hardtop in the late 60's! My mom called it Ol Betsy, too! Cheers!😀😁🛠️⚒️🔧

[@jaytetzloff2827]

Love the live will it run videos, they accurately show the process of thinking things through and making things work using only what you have. Great learning - keep up the good work!

[@richardknight4375]

Great live! Watching in the early morning from the UK🇬🇧

[@dannquan7696]

This mini will be awesome fun in the sun 😃

[@edhansen876]

Isetta and Morris Minor are my two favorite micro cars. My buddy had a Morris Minor when we were in high school and gas was $0.21 a gallon (Yeah back in the 60's). We would put $.50 in the tank and drive around all weekend. Love your videos. AAAAA+++++

[@robertreavley7145]

Love this channel. You and your dad have a real calm relaxed relationship. That comes across. Hi I g the videos a warm family feel to them. Along with the rust background of the workshop. It really sets the scene! The blue and white emblems on the BMW badge represent the small blue and white checkers on the Bavarian flag. I like you thought it had to do with the aeronautical heritage!!

[@peteradely885]

In 1956 a Ham friend who was a catholic Brother drove me to our Field Day Radio location. I can tell you we drove on Palisades Interstate Pkwy up to Bear Mountain State Park. We traveled at speeds 55MPH to location. It was as I recalled very BUZZY at speed and very compact. Cute but way too small for me. I was 6ft 2in and chubby 13 year old.

[@nastydials]

Love your live streams never boring keep it going guys.... god bless

[@GMC302]

Thanks!

[@sillyhead4535]

Love Those litte cars

[@johanlouw2106]

watching from south africa love the show

[@TheLinbig]

Hi from the UK . Found this channel through VGG .These bubble cars were popular over here in the 50s and early 60s along with the Messerschnitt KR 200 (which had tandem seats and a totally glass roof).

[@j80hdmanos]

I truly enjoy watching this Family working together. I can’t always be there when you go live, but I always watch and like. PS, can’t wait for my flag shirt to arrive. I really wanted to go with the Uncle Frankie originally, but the use of our Great Nations Flag won me over to that shirt.

[@leodurant7533]

When do you play these comments?

[@loualiberti4781]

U Guys represent the Best of America .... keep Faith !!

[@pauldavis8389]

That's a beautiful little car

[@RoelvandenBergWillemWasbak]

I don't know what it is or why. But there is something with your video's that keeps me watching even though almost the whole video is about repairing the points. I just like you three working together on video's and live streams.

[@conniejennings8737]

I had one when I was in the fifth grade. My dad was the Sheriff and I was to take my grandmothers where they wanted to go.

[@davidbrandenburg2085]

WAY TO GO

[@sarathprabharajan1091]

Love from india guys

[@vayabroder729]

This one is worth restoring completely; they are very rare.

[@hyperspaced0]

.. nah, not so rare in Europe

[@cratecruncher6687]

Nothing says "Rural Texas" like a BMW Isetta collection! Glad someone is saving what's left. From the looks of them cars I'd assume prior owners were generating income for years selling their parts. All the best from Austin.

[@rogerfox7380]

Just love the your videos learning so much you make a good teacher

[@TheAtstube]

We used to have one of these when my dad was a circuit riding preacher in Eastern Montana.

[@simplicityjim9870]

Loved the video, watched it while broke down in my Peterbilt waiting for a repair truck. Thought I'd throw this out there. While your attempt at points repair was ingenious, if the spring steel strap you installed touch the motor it was grounding out your points. Just an idea. Would love to see the old girl on an up coming video. Also many may years ago I had a 63 Falcon Ranchero. Wish I still had it. Was an awesome car.

[@davidbrandenburg2085]

LOVE YOU GUYS HAPPY FATHERS DAY I HAVE 1 GIRL 34 YEARS OLD

[@declyn8]

thank you

[@anthonygostling]

Back in the late 60's I had two of thme, just loved them.

[@Gasosoo]

Congratulations!!!😁😁😁

[@leighbratcher1998]

Didn't get to watch in real time, but still enjoyed your tenacity.

[@angieknott6188]

Southern engineering!

[@josephdowns9274]

great video guy,keep up the great work.and keep your self real thank you for being who you are and the great work

[@maxboya]

That’s awesome im glad y’all got those!

[@thomasjennings2394]

You guys are awesome and I love to which and Loren so much

[@goesintite]

Sorry I missed this live

[@haroldgetchelljr3264]

No, thank you for having the video

[@kwamelabody-constructionpe7622]

Keep up your spirit guys,,I really wish I could be one of you guys..so interesting indeed 👍

[@harpinderrai9660]

Nice job. First time watcher. From Ottawa canada

[@juliomarroquin5153]

God job men alike You videos God bless You

[@fredferd965]

The first and only time I ever saw an Isetta on the road - it was parked in heat in Palm Springs, and there was a lady inside asking for our help. I was a teenager at the time. She kept cranking her engine over, and it wouldn't start. I couldn't see any doors. How did she get inside the thing? Then she opened the front and got out. She had bright pink hair! In the late 1950's! We couldn't do a thing. What a car!...why? Why? Why?

[@PompeyMatt17]

we had one when we were kids.. Isetta 300 with 4 forward gears AND REVERSE... don't believe all those tales that you had to push them backward. Great cars, 300 cc engine, great fun as a 12 year old driving that up and down a track.

[@WillFixItAutoRepair]

i have no clue who you are and what your doing but all i know is when i wake up in the morning your on my youtube over an hr in lol

[@user-ns8qj7wj7g]

Tank you

[@luizalbertorodrigues4560]

Great jop congratulations you the best

[@roger44alan]

Sweet little car

[@richardschwartzlow6649]

I really enjoy watching ya'll on KZbin

[@OSFAS420]

Fun fact: BMW also made isetta convertibles. Your one is just missing the convertible roof and a little window still a nice find!

[@shaggy2scooby4you]

video and sound 👌

[@lewisbrockman3533]

you almost got it guys don'tgive up.

[@shannonm2689]

,just started watching love the videos from ontario canada

[@kennedysingh3916]

Live in Jamaica and we had one of those BMW's

[@user-ej9pb8zi3p]

keep going, its a cool project.

[@TheHord]

God's timing is right, as much as we hope that it goes our way in our time schedule.. something I still struggle with, but I know his plan and timing of things is the best. Take care and God Bless.

[@richardleighton5009]

Manufacturer: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Country of Origin: Germany Drivetrain Configuration: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive Engine: 298cc Transmission: 4-speed manual Top Speed: 53mph Years of Production: 1955-1962 Number Produced: 161,360 Original Cost: $1,093

[@toddpeck1431]

I still love you, your the best. Todd

[@tonycampbell9648]

Not a fail guys you did have it running for a while keep up the great work

[@gman7669]

I would love to hang out all night if necessary...love your show! Good people!

[@JamesCouch777]

Very interesting, basically an overgrown gocart with a lot of wierd quirks. Or more like a spider with sheet metal.

[@Outlaw62]

When you need light to see that means you’re getting older. Lol Ask your dad. Randy from south Alabama

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

It’s a unconvirtable convertible!

[@orenhicks1051]

Well check in next round. Have a great night.

[@denniswilson6118]

LET IT WOBBLE!!!

[@DHarri9977]

Mike Wolfe had a few of these on his show American Pickers, they are really cool looking the bubbled glass gives them a futuristic look.

[@willardthomas1716]

I liked the video was hoping to see it run and I’m glad to see you kept your heads up and you have a great Christian attitude about it

[@magdardummana2569]

Lots of body repairs in change some of parts, but that thing is one of the most expensive car brand in the world of today in its looks one of kind made in the generations

[@user-qz1oh7ov9h]

Hello from Riga ! Watching. Intreresting .

[@stevenbonz9911]

Love the content you show on your channel

[@NotaMechanicJack]

Part 2!!!’

[@htrestore]

good job

[@ricklevitt8917]

Be the first kids on your block to make your Isetta electronic ignition.

[@zindagitak1311]

My dream car

[@karelvanderwalt1132]

Karel from south africa I enjoy your projects Im also working at a car company Working for GWM HAVAL MY ADVICE IS REMOVE THE WIRE AGAIN AND THEN CHECKED YOUR CAP SPACE

[@BitterDemo]

I knew a Butcher back in the 50's and 60's who had two of these and they loved them. Their Son. Frank Jaunke Jr. still owns them in St. Joseph, Mo. Then there was a Sargent Mickey Walker in the 1950's stationed at the Federal Prison in Leavenworth . Kansas owned one of these and a Crosley Station Wagon and drove both back and forth from St. Joseph, Missouri to the Prison all the time. I had a Crosley and loved it back when I was in the Army in 1955.

[@billyfoster3223]

The Germans knew something about engineering back then on little cars!😀🛠️

[@lukerange366]

I think u should put all the little Izetas in a line up so everyone can see the reastord so everyone can see

[@gregharris4089]

loved the "chopped" top!

[@johnnymikeska2443]

I sure enjoy watching y'all. So funny. What a great family and show

[@brucegillies1694]

I want that car !

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Just a tip they are call contact breaker not points on that BMW. I just looked them up on ebay.and generic ones cheap oem are super expensive.

[@kingdavidgilliam4412]

Take the cover off that is around the points. It looks to be attach by 8mm screws or phillip screws.

[@kingdavidgilliam4412]

We said remove the cover and you can see what is in your way or how to attach easily

[@kingdavidgilliam4412]

Once again pls. Christian tell your brother and to remove the aluminum round looking cover that is on the pariimeter of the points. Yes it will, cuz the you will see what is stopping you from mounting it. Even if it is to long you will how much to modify because you can see behind it. 25 yrs of experience against your thinking. Sorry do not mean to intimidate. Been ther and done that.

[@cgrscott]

My friend has a red Isetta. He has maintained it well over the decades.

[@coindude6799]

Love to own one

[@davidcameron5187]

I was about to say let's pray

[@marygarner5249]

Loved this never give up like your can do Atued 😁😁😁😁😁

[@stevewhyte8476]

Mary , are you a spelling teacher ?

[@briankoundry3401]

Will always follow you guys 👍🏻

[@trimule]

"Always wondered" story about these. In the late 1960's - 70's down near the Marina Green area of San Francisco there was a storage lot (visible from the street) with dozens (literally DOZENS) of these just parked in rows and and rotting where they sat. They were obviously unused and had been unloaded at the port and brought there. Were they seized as unable to pass US safety laws? Legal dispute of some sort? Bankruptcy results? I moved away after a few years and never did know what became of them or how they came to be sitting there in the first place. Good automotive mystery.

[@michellemieux1544]

U folks have a lot of balls to do this live!!!! Congrads!

[@earlcollinsworth4914]

Yeah! You could be Sreve Urkle going down the road in your very own Isetta!

[@ryanbeyea2834]

Hi

[@colliganauto3210]

Recently found your chanel I build,restore classic cars for last 20+ years (39 years exp) like what you do but sure you know this now BMW's logo is actualy the checkers from the Bavarian flag (not like I was told in school for the airplane's they built in WW2 for Germany and forced out of business by treaty signed at end of the war that Germany could no longer make military related viechle's,planes,tanks etc.. Like myth you can't leave a car battery on cement floor because it will drain the battery (was true when car battery s were made of a wood shell coated in tar the cement scraped tar etc.. causing dead battery s now they are plastic base so that doesn't happen but was told all the time by the older guys in shop because when they started that's how they were made and still said today.keep up the good work Tommy

[@johnbourgeois1414]

Tell dad that batteries made in approximately the last 40 years can set directly on concrete without discharging them, most people probably didn’t have a clue why he got something to set the battery on