<![CDATA[The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags]]>Cramped up on a commuter train after a long day at the office, Hans dreams of purchasing an automobile.

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A strict diet of beer and bavarian creampuffs causes Hans to have trouble fitting into most small cheap cars.

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Fortunately for Hans, BMW designers were thinking about the fat poor people of Bavaria

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The BMW Isetta was born, with an engine mounted behind the driver for more Frontal Gut Volume (FGV) than any car in its class

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With the newfound freedom and comfort of the Isetta, Hans, and other fat poor people, begin to let the thought of owning an automobile made by a prestigious marque get the best of them. A superiority complex forms and there is now no longer any time to park their automobile properly. The stereotypical douchebag BMW parking job is born.

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...........over 50 years later and the tradition still continues.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/2986/the-isetta-a-car-for-fat-poor-people-that-park-like-douchebagsRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 04:50:08 GMTWed, 06 Aug 2014 14:17:42 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:36:02 GMT]]>They were completely different.  I'd be more inclined to drive the 911 everyday.  Classic air cooled rear engine power is awesome.  But I'd have no problem driving the mini.  Very cool/fun little car.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46748https://wibimmers.com/post/46748Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:36:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:32:09 GMT]]>Which one did you like more?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46726https://wibimmers.com/post/46726Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:32:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:20:58 GMT]]>He said he rode it a few times and offered to let me ride it, but I turned him down.  He said he has to get on to it by a truck or high step.  To me it is too perfect to ride.  He built each individual spoke by hand.

He also offered to let me ride the scooter....turned him down, but I did drive the mini and the 911.  Both awesome!!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46724https://wibimmers.com/post/46724Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:20:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:20:04 GMT]]>That sounds awesome=) Does he know how to ride the Penny Farthing? Doesn't look to simple=P

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Earl said:

Sounds like a badass=) That Merc Unimog must be sweet

I'm pretty sure he still has it, I know he doesn't do much with it other than rarely offroad it.  He also has a lifted Lexus SUV he offroads.

Brian. said:

Yeah I really want a Unimog. Or a jeep forward control. Your uncle seems rad!

He's a cool guy.  Very very smart.  I really enjoy talking through mechanical issues with him.  If something doesn't work, or keeps failing he will simply take it apart and rebuild it better.  He hand made, from scratch almost all the parts for the Penny Farthing.  Same with a lot of parts on the isetta.

Once my shed is done, I might see what projects he's not really interested in anymore.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46720https://wibimmers.com/post/46720Thu, 21 Aug 2014 18:54:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:07:40 GMT]]>As long as it isn't this Unimog it has to be super fun=)

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Does he just basically collect and restore cars?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46701https://wibimmers.com/post/46701Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:07:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:02:04 GMT]]>Yeah I really want a Unimog. Or a jeep forward control. Your uncle seems rad!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46700https://wibimmers.com/post/46700Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:02:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:53:19 GMT]]>Sounds like a badass=) That Merc Unimog must be sweet

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46692https://wibimmers.com/post/46692Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:53:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Thu, 21 Aug 2014 03:23:06 GMT]]>I have a few Uncles....this one is just a 'I like cool things guy'

Some of the Stuff he has

Isetta

Original Mini

BMW 2002

Merc Unimog

Vintage Vespa (concours quality mint)

Mint Penny-Farthing bicycle (old style bike with the big front wheel)

80's Porsche 911

Volvo Turbo Wagon

He buys this stuff, sometimes already restored, sometimes needing full restoration and goes to work on them.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46690https://wibimmers.com/post/46690Thu, 21 Aug 2014 03:23:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:09:44 GMT]]>Your uncle is a BMW enthusiast, or just an old car guy?

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Earl said:

I was thoroughly surprised at the going rate for these. I do find them quite awesome though=P 

Agreed.  My Uncle has one that he is restoring.  I would love to get it from him when he's done, but I doubt I'd be able to afford it.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46641https://wibimmers.com/post/46641Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:08:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:59:27 GMT]]>I was thoroughly surprised at the going rate for these. I do find them quite awesome though=P

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46628https://wibimmers.com/post/46628Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:59:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:35:56 GMT]]>This is what I come back to?  Jesus man...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46339https://wibimmers.com/post/46339Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:35:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:17:05 GMT]]>$32K is crack pipe range. i'd rather own an E30 M3 for that price.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46161https://wibimmers.com/post/46161Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:17:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:03:26 GMT]]>do it

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/4584040484.html

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46146https://wibimmers.com/post/46146Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:03:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Wed, 06 Aug 2014 20:27:58 GMT]]>Haha. Still want one!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46021https://wibimmers.com/post/46021Wed, 06 Aug 2014 20:27:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Isetta: A car for fat poor people that park like douchebags on Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:29:41 GMT]]>+1 on that!! hahahaha

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made

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😃

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