Like modern-day Indiana Jones ... When they arrived, the BMW Isetta 300 looked like a different car -- bright, shiny, and complete with new carpet. More importantly, it ran beautifully.

BMW's Isetta was built on license from an Italian automaker. Today, it's the most popular microcar to collect. BMW produced over 160,000 Isettas from 1955 to 1962.

The BMW Isetta 300, also affectionately called the ... While that’s less than most modern lawnmowers, it gave the car a top speed of 53 mph—fast enough to feel thrilling in something ...