Wow nice to see. I'm currently is a very similar situation....Bought the car (unused for 10 years), for both myself and wife to drive. Spent the last few months 'recommisioning' the car, now back on the road ready to go. Just done a couple of mini test drives and one local event, car drove well, wife is yet to have a go, but that will be very soon.. Thank You, UK (3WD, LHD, Brighton built)
Very nice series, about 3/4s the way through it, and of course had to jump to the end. A few observations. One, it appears that once you get in and drive it, that it does not "feel" as small as it is, nor cramped due the windows and other thoughtful details. I call this the "Fiat 850 Phenomenon", as in my 850 once you get in it feels much larger than it is space wise. Second, I feel like there is a small part of an arcade car flavor to this; that is, if you had an old pedal car, go cart or spent time in an amusement park vehicle, and imagined it as a little bigger and street-able, you would have this. My son bought one of these in parts. The engine, gearbox and chain case are together, but nothing else is, not one thing. All in pieces. It's like putting together a big puzzle. We have just finished gathering up the last of the parts. It was quite a thrill when the body shell showed up one day. So I am having the reverse experience from you. Instead of getting something assembled that needs to be cleaned, disassembled partially, reassembled, etc, I am getting something that is already clean but also all in pieces. I am thinking of creating a video series as well on this process. I created a raised wood deck out in my backyard to get off the ground and dirt, and to save the knees as well. It is covered and large enough to hold the chassis and body and space to work on them. Weird walking out there and seeing a chassis and body apparently hovering in the backyard.
It's been a journey! What you have done borders on the miraculous! I still remember seeing Isettas in actual everyday use when I was eight years old and living in Germany and Austria. I thought they were the cutest cars on the road. Thanks for the videos. As a matter of fact, I can't get enough of them. I've watched your Subaru, Nash, DKW and a few other videos. Just great!
@@israelmohammad5035 Gosh, both "Crosby Malcolm" and "Israel Mohamed" accounts were created on the exact same day, May 23, 2021. Sock puppet spam accounts?
Congratulations! I enjoyed your videos very much! I have owned pretty much the same US version 1957 Isetta for the past 38 years (red paint, "tropical" air inlet at the front door, bumper bars ...). It was in very bad shape (much worse than yours), when I got it, but after some restauration work, it carried me many thousand miles through Europe and even saw the mediterranean. Mine has chassis number 578 688. Best wishes, Tom.
Watching from Vancouver, BC. Well done! Enjoyed watching all the episodes, except #19 which I cannot find. I also subscribed to your channel and now looking forward to more interesting restorations. Thank you.
So fun to watch! Congratulations on an amazing restoration!
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Back in the 1960s these were quite common on the roads in Britain. You could pick one up very cheaply. They have now become very expensive collector's items.
'Reliable' when talking about an Isetta is a relative term. In the 1960's in England you would see these cars being used every day. Back then there were still places that sold and serviced them and you could still get any spare part from the factory in the UK. Where are the other 19 episodes?
HOWD YOU DO THAT ? IN OVER 30 YEARS OF DRIVING ISETTAs , MY WIFE HAS YET TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL . SHE SURE LOOKS LIKE SHE IS GETTING YOUR MONEY'S WORTH . WELL DONE SIR !
David Brower She's been wanting to drive it since we got it. She even encouraged me to pay the seller more than I was willing to offer originally... now, won't let me forget that part.
Wow nice to see. I'm currently is a very similar situation....Bought the car (unused for 10 years), for both myself and wife to drive. Spent the last few months 'recommisioning' the car, now back on the road ready to go. Just done a couple of mini test drives and one local event, car drove well, wife is yet to have a go, but that will be very soon.. Thank You, UK (3WD, LHD, Brighton built)
I’ve always wanted a bubble car! Amazing vid thanks for posting :)
Fiat 600 and Daihatsu Mira are at any local dealer's price list 24/7, you're welcome
Very nice series, about 3/4s the way through it, and of course had to jump to the end. A few observations.
One, it appears that once you get in and drive it, that it does not "feel" as small as it is, nor cramped due the windows and other thoughtful details. I call this the "Fiat 850 Phenomenon", as in my 850 once you get in it feels much larger than it is space wise.
Second, I feel like there is a small part of an arcade car flavor to this; that is, if you had an old pedal car, go cart or spent time in an amusement park vehicle, and imagined it as a little bigger and street-able, you would have this.
My son bought one of these in parts. The engine, gearbox and chain case are together, but nothing else is, not one thing. All in pieces. It's like putting together a big puzzle. We have just finished gathering up the last of the parts. It was quite a thrill when the body shell showed up one day. So I am having the reverse experience from you. Instead of getting something assembled that needs to be cleaned, disassembled partially, reassembled, etc, I am getting something that is already clean but also all in pieces.
I am thinking of creating a video series as well on this process. I created a raised wood deck out in my backyard to get off the ground and dirt, and to save the knees as well. It is covered and large enough to hold the chassis and body and space to work on them. Weird walking out there and seeing a chassis and body apparently hovering in the backyard.
It's been a journey! What you have done borders on the miraculous! I still remember seeing Isettas in actual everyday use when I was eight years old and living in Germany and Austria. I thought they were the cutest cars on the road. Thanks for the videos. As a matter of fact, I can't get enough of them. I've watched your Subaru, Nash, DKW and a few other videos. Just great!
a trick: watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching all kinds of movies these days.
@Crosby Malcolm definitely, I have been watching on flixzone for since december myself :D
@@israelmohammad5035 Gosh, both "Crosby Malcolm" and "Israel Mohamed" accounts were created on the exact same day, May 23, 2021. Sock puppet spam accounts?
Congratulations! I enjoyed your videos very much! I have owned pretty much the same US version 1957 Isetta for the past 38 years (red paint, "tropical" air inlet at the front door, bumper bars ...). It was in very bad shape (much worse than yours), when I got it, but after some restauration work, it carried me many thousand miles through Europe and even saw the mediterranean. Mine has chassis number 578 688. Best wishes, Tom.
Beautiful lady and car! My wife's not interested in my Crosley or getting anywhere near it so it's nice that you can enjoy the car together.
Watching from Vancouver, BC. Well done! Enjoyed watching all the episodes, except #19 which I cannot find. I also subscribed to your channel and now looking forward to more interesting restorations. Thank you.
Me too, where is ep 19?
Awwwww. Happy conclusion, but I'm sad that it marks the end of my favorite series.
Yes, how about a update 7/22/2017?????
Felicidades from Spain!, I really enjoyed watching "Living the iSetta dream" so thanks for sharing!
So fun to watch! Congratulations on an amazing restoration!
Back in the 1960s these were quite common on the roads in Britain. You could pick one up very cheaply. They have now become very expensive collector's items.
Congratulations for the two of you.
Well done! The Isetta is in good hands
thankyou ! Enjoyed !!! :) :)
woohoo!! Lisa you have been converted:)
'Reliable' when talking about an Isetta is a relative term. In the 1960's in England you would see these cars being used every day. Back then there were still places that sold and serviced them and you could still get any spare part from the factory in the UK. Where are the other 19 episodes?
Was there a: Living The Isetta 300 Dream ( Part 19) ? cant find it? Ta.
HOWD YOU DO THAT ?
IN OVER 30 YEARS OF DRIVING ISETTAs ,
MY WIFE HAS YET TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL .
SHE SURE LOOKS LIKE SHE IS GETTING YOUR MONEY'S WORTH .
WELL DONE SIR !
David Brower She's been wanting to drive it since we got it. She even encouraged me to pay the seller more than I was willing to offer originally... now, won't let me forget that part.
2stroketurbo EVERY CAR GUY WANTS A WIFE LIKE YOURS !
It's a rare woman that has any interest in cars.
The sunroof was neccessary to be road legal in Germany. Emergency door in a front crash!
So what's your next project?
how can a car guy get a hold of you to talk cars
Oh, women have to listen to men's tutorial how to switch gears in any languages...