Selling a 1958 BMW 600

 

Despite some short-lived returns, people lost interest in economy cars when the fuel shortages were no longer an issue, and they wanted to get back to driving more stock-standard full-sized vehicles. And while undoubtedly charming, the 1958 BMW 600 was anything but normal, with its pint-sized engine and front-facing front door that seemed more characteristic of an Isetta than anything we’d recognize today. Sales of the 600 began to plummet drastically in the second year of its production, due to the increasingly negative feeling associated with its bubble-car shape, reminding prospective buyers of a bitter defeat and the hardships of life post-occupation. While never as popular as the original Isetta to begin with, the BMW 600 is now a rare and often sought-after car, due to so few being preserved in good condition.

1958 BMW 600 Seller’s Guide

 

Unlike its previous production year, the 1958 BMW 600 was not a strong seller- sales, while still better by far than anything BMW had done in a while, were flagging, and things started looking especially grim for the company, as a bright hope was sputtering out and the noble corporation was slipping back into near-bankruptcy once more. Thankfully for us, its savior was on the horizon, but a dark cloud had fallen over the 600, and only grew larger and darker. Perhaps as a result of its failure to appease the consumers, not many are left today, lost to time and the elements, or broken down for scrap. This makes them more valuable than you’d expect in the current market- and no one could explain this to you better than Alex Manos!

An expert in all things classic car, and a central pillar in a dedicated community of enthusiasts, he and his team are looking for classics of any make, model, and condition. Call them today! Your 600 could be worth way more than you think, after their exhaustive, professional evaluation of your adorable bubble-bus.

If you’re near the Los Angeles area, make a trip out to our lot and see what cars compare to your Classic BMW. We work with buyers everywhere in the US, so even if you live remotely we want to talk about selling your classic car. I’m Alex Manos, and I love buying classic cars!

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