BMW Isetta (1955-62)
Value: $30,000 - $60,000
An early example of a microcar, or a city car, the Isetta fared even less well in the U.S. market than the Smart ForTwo, a modern example, has in recent years.
The ultra-tiny Isetta was actually a big hit in post-war Europe, where it fit the need for ultracheap transportation that could run on narrow roads using very little fuel. In the United States, however, it was bust.
That only makes it more desirable today. For many buyers, the Isetta is a sort of "comic relief" in their collection of otherwise fine cars, Hagerty said.
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Last updated July 07 2010: 11:03 AM ET
