1960 | Borgward Isabella Coupe

When Carl F.W. Borgward returned to his factory from internment after the war in 1948, he already had plans for a new mid-range car. The Hansa 1500 was the first German post-war design to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1949. The pontoon body was sensational: no wings, thus more space in the interior, no semaphore indicators as direction indicators but modern flashers developed by Bosch. Despite initial difficulties, the Borgward Isabella as the successor became a favourite with the public. At the time, there was no competition for a sports saloon like the Isabella. In February 1957, Borgward presented the two-seater Isabella Coupé. What an attraction! Stunningly beautiful, powerful and luxuriously equipped. It was an export hit, even for the USA.

Our Borgward Isabella Coupé has the rare steel sliding roof ex works. It is registered in Germany in today’s hand. The front seats are not as standard, which could perhaps be changed. This classic car is not perfect, but the body and technology are good. Small improvements can easily be made, and the price is correspondingly attractive.

EXTRAS: Steel sliding roof ex factory; car radio