This 1957 Isetta 300 is a rare cabriolet model that was sold new by John’s Auto Imports in Manasquan, New Jersey and was reportedly restored in the late 1970s. It was then displayed in a museum for 25+ years until the seller’s acquisition in 2012. Power comes from a 298cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. The car is finished in red with a tan folding soft top, and factory options include a defroster, deluxe bumpers, and an inside rear-view mirror. Work performed during the seller’s ownership included rebuilding the front end, steering, gearbox, and driveshaft. This Isetta is now being offered with several awards, parts receipts, the original tools, restoration manuals, and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name.

10″ steel wheels wear branded hubcaps, and braking is handled by drums all around. The Isetta features coil spring suspension up front and leaf springs out back.The seller notes that the car won two AACA Grand National Senior First Place awards and was nominated for an AACA National award.

This example was ordered as a convertible as shown on the original invoice below. Note the way the canvas soft top rolls down, as well as the rear luggage rack, front windshield visor, and parcel storage behind the front bench seat.