autofantasia's photos with the keyword: BMW

The Isetta was initially an Italian-designed microcar, but it went on to be built under license in a number of different countries: including Spain, Belgium, France, Brazil, Germany and here in the UK. However, most agree that it was the German manufacturer, BMW, who made the Isetta its own. They redesigned the powerplant around a BMW motorcycle engine and also re-engineered much of the car, so much so that none of the parts between a BMW Isetta Moto Coupe and an Iso Isetta are interchangeable. The first BMW Isetta appeared in April 1955. Because of its egg shape and bubble-like windows, the Isetta became affectionately known as a bubble car, a name later given to other similar vehicles.

The Isetta is an Italian-designed microcar built under license in a number of different countries and which, because of its egg shape and bubble-like windows became known as a bubble car - a name later given to other similar vehicles. In Germany, BMW made the Isetta its own. They redesigned not only the powerplant but also re-engineered much of the car, so much so that none of the parts between a BMW Isetta Moto Coupe and an Iso Isetta are interchangeable. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isetta

Amazing what you find tucked away in the little back streets. I found this somewhat neglected looking beast in Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

Amazing what you find tucked away in the little back streets. I found this somewhat neglected looking beast in Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

Amazing what you find tucked away in the little back streets. I found this somewhat neglected looking beast in Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

Note to self - when only taking a detail shot of a car DO keep a note of the make and model. Especially important when people later swap the registration over to a Ford Fiesta, which this clearly is not! UPDATE: Many thanks to Hrólfur Árnason for providing information on the model etc in question ... only the exact year still remains a mystery.

Three men no doubt trying to decide exactly what that funny little car is!

The Pembleton captures the business-like looks of a classic 1920s open top sports car, but is actually a recent introduction to the kit car market. As with most kit cars a single donor vehicle is required to complete the car, most commonly a Citroën 2CV, although this one is BMW powered, and it's claimed one can be completed for as little as £1,800. The chassis is ready to accept the all major components and in no time will be on its wheels. The body panels are cut from aluminium using the patterns supplied. Long or short-wheel base 3 or 4 wheel chassis are available and all incorporate a steel frame around the cockpit. You can find out more about these exciting little cars by visiting the sites listed below: www.pembleton.co.uk www.thepembleton.org.uk

One final snap of the beautiful BMW M3 that was at this show. Again, this was just taken with my little Olympus ... great camera, but the batteries only seem to last for a few shots!

Another 'double', this time of the BMW M3.

Based on the 1986 model year E30 3-Series, the E30 M3 used the BMW S14 engine. In contrast to later M3 iterations, the E30 M3 was campaigned by BMW as well as other racing teams.

Hopefully, you didn't have one of these chasing you back in the Eighties!

The 'new' Mini ... yeah, it's just like the old one!

Couldn't resist snapping these three parked up together in the public car park.