there were tiny bubble cars made by BMW and others. Back in the 1950s when Germany was still recovering from World War II, BMW built the two seat, one-door Isetta. That single door was on the ...

The BMW Isetta 300, also affectionately called the “bubble car,” became an icon of post-war Europe. Known for its peculiar front-opening door and egg-like shape, the Isetta is powered by a ...

The updated BMW Group Online Archive offers a catalog of 424 classic BMWs, Minis, and BMW Motorrad, and 524 historic images.

BMW's Isetta was built on license from an Italian automaker. Today, it's the most popular microcar to collect. BMW produced over 160,000 Isettas from 1955 to 1962.