There are a number of elements of this restoration that we are unable or unqualified to complete on our own. On our bugeye project we had donations of chrome work (Sherms), paint (PPG), and a very generous arrangement with Moss Motors for purchasing parts at a discount. Without the help of these companies (see Team Sprite example), we could not have done the quality of restoration we set our sights on. Like the Team Sprite project, we could use help in these areas, as Team Isetta is being attempted on a wisp of a budget. We are a California non-profit and can supply proper receipts for any donations. We will acknowledge donors in any media we have control over. The Sprite web site has, to date, had over twelve thousand viewing's, there have been several magazine articles on the project, and a full page and one-half newspaper feature. The kids appeared on ESPN Speed Channel, and a LA news radio interview. To read some of the e-mails that we received click here. Team Isetta has already been featured in Microcar News Magazine, and this site has been found by over two thousand viewers. Considering that our first meeting was May 30th, all indications are that this will be another very well received project. This page is dedicated to the businesses that donated items or services to Team Isetta, all were unsolicited, they make the endeavor possible. Check out their web sites, and tell them you saw it here, anything listed on this page was 100 % donation.

Our thanks to Bill Rogers from isettadocs for boring, sleeving, and rebuilding our rusted-solid wheel and master cylinders, a very generous donation. Bill has been an Isetta fan since he was four, when his father brought home a new 1957 Isetta 300. Bill still has that car! On Bill's remarkable website you can access a whole series of free d

The Coker Tire Company has been in business since 1958, and is the world's largest and most prominent supplier of antique and classic tires for automobiles, trucks and motorcycles. Using both original and custom made molds, Coker tires can be found on a large proportion of “Best In Show” cars.We contacted Casey Coker to inquire about tires for our Isetta; within a few hours we received an e-mail saying, “I would love to help you guys out by donating some tires and tubes.” Casey is sending us five new bias ply 480-10 white walls and tubes. As the proud owner of a bright red Bugeye Sprite (see it here), Casey's no stranger to the joy of little cars. You can check out Coker Tires by clicking on their logo to the left. Thank you Casey and Coker; you guys (and gals) are the greatest.

ownloads, offering information on tools you can build or purchase for your restoration project, as well as exploded parts views, electrical diagrams for the 300, and technical articles on the Dynastart, Bosch regulator repair, and brake cylinder rebuilding. All in all, a terrific service to the Isetta fan. Click on his impeccably restored 600 on the left and visit his web site. Thanks Bill!

 

 

Thanks to Rod Pearman for restoring two battered 1956 California license plates at no charge for Team Isetta. The plates, together with a proper 1957 year tag (eBay) are now officially registered to our Isetta. Rod is quite an artist, click on the plate and view his website. These plates have a nice history; they were once on one of Brian's home built hotrods, circa 1962. A 1927 T roadster pick-up, with a 57 Corvette (six carbs) that ran on alternate days and terrified what few friends he had.

 

 

Buy a great CD and support "Team Isetta " at the same time. Leiya, Anna, Bailey, Lauren and Brian (all team members) make up The Fiddlesticks, a bluegrass/country/pop/American traditional string band. Their first CD "Just For Fun" has delighted audiences all over the world (really!) and is in its fifth printing. 100% of the sale goes into the parts fund, and you get a great music CD to boot. Just $15. including shipping.Cick on the image, there are samples on the Fiddlesticks site.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Dick for turning our brake drums at no charge, and treating them like they were off a Ferrari. Dick is always ready to offer advice or a hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We could use your help with the following:

* discount with a good parts supplier * chrome work * donation of paint *

* the fabrication of the convertible top * speedometer restoration *

We sent John Wetzel a sample of blue piping and requested a quote on the cream seat covers he offers for Isetta cars. John has his material heat stamped, duplicating the ‘basket weave’ pattern, and ending up with a near ringer for the original. John sent the completed covers at no charge, as a donation to the Team Isetta car; he also donated a NOS throttle pedal to replace our ‘modified’ one. Check his site out (click on the photo), he has been offering new, used, & reproduction parts for the German built BMW Isetta 300 at reasonable prices since 1992. Thank you John!

Kent White, aka "The Tin Man" is well known in the world of classic automobile and vintage aircraft restoration. His restoration on the famous 166MM Ferrari (0010M) Barchetta took "Best Ferrari in Show" at Pebble Beach (1984), as well as first in class at the Hillsborough Concours, and The International Ferrari Concours. Kent's meticulous work can also be seen on the Hughes Air Racer. His metal fabrication workshops draw students from all over the world. Kent is taking time from his busy schedule to give a series of two-hour classes to Team Isetta on body restoration, prep, and lead work. Check out his site, Kent is the best.