Hemmings Find of the Day – hot rod Isetta

Who says only American cars can be hot rodded? This 1958 BMW Isetta incorporates several conventions of a typical hot rod: flames, loud paint and a bigger engine. Of course, when you’re talking about an Isetta, even a Geo Metro would have a bigger engine. From the seller’s description:
This car has a newer Yamaha 660cc […]

Lost and Found Redux – the Little Jewel

Way back in the November 2006 issue of Hemmings Classic Car, I presented a couple photos of an interesting homebuilt sports custom called the Little Jewel, with the following description from Don Garnett, of Lubbock, Texas, who sent the photos:
This homebuilt sports car was constructed in a backyard shop in Lamesa, Texas, in 1952 by […]