Monochord (BMW Isetta)

[Frederick G Scoles]

During the early Isetta years, my older sister gave me an Isetta toy car
complete with friction wheel drive.  It was about 6 inches long and the
front door opened and the steering wheel worked.  A toy collector said
that the Isetta toy would now bring about $6,000. if I still had it....I
don't. So I still tune pianos.

Fred Scoles, RPT

On Sat, 11 Jan 1997, Stephen F Schell wrote:

> Dear Keith and List,
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> Yes, you are correct about the BMW Isetta. The entry door was on the
> front of the car, hinged on the left side. The dashboard and steering
> wheel were attached, and swung out forward with the door when it was
> opened. The two occupants sat side by side on a bench seat. The four
> speed stick shift sprouted out of the left (driver's) sidewall, and the
> shift pattern was upside down and backwards from the usual.
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