Registration No: FSV 739
Chassis No: 332808
MOT: Exempt

• On offer from the estate of the late David Neve
• Purchased by the later owner who subjected it to a full restoration
• Brighton built (UK market from new)

One of the more successful designs of the micro-car era was the BMW Isetta. By 1959 they were powered by a 297cc engine was reckoned capable of 65mph and 55mpg. Approximately 162,000 Isettas had been made by the time production ceased in 1962. This 'big' Isetta 300 The most memorable aspect of the design was the steering wheel and dashboard were attached to and moved with the opening fridge-like door to facilitate entry. From 1957, the two-seater Isetta incorporated sliding side windows for better ventilation.

According to the buff logbook supplied within the history file, chassis 332808 was first registered by the supplying dealer, A Williams & Co Ltd of Cheltenham, as ‘657 ADG’ on 16^th April 1962. The first private owner, H.J. Scarlett of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, would keep it until 1964 when it was sold to a lady owner. The little Isetta passed through several owners, being re-registered as ‘FSV 739’ in 1986. Acquired by the late owner, Mr David Neve in 1999, it was now in need of restoration work. A comprehensive overhaul was begun, including repainting, works to the brakes and an engine overhaul and would be the longest owned of his collection. Exceptionally proud of his microcar collection, Mr Neve would often be seen around Norfolk at different car shows with them before his passing earlier in 2024.

Mr Neve’s declining health meant that his collection had not been used for some years, so all lots will require some level of mechanical attention. ‘FSV 739’ is to be supplied with a modest history file consisting of the V5C, original buff logbook, previous older V5s, a few old MOTs and a workshop manual. Some spares are included, consisting of a spare engine, headlamps and sundry parts like brake drums. We are honoured to be offering the car collection all at No Reserve at our Duxford Imperial War Museum sale.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430