1946-1972

1961 Borgward Isabella Coupe – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2022

February 14, 2024

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By 1962, Borgward declared bankruptcy. Borgward Isabella production continued into 1962 using remaining parts from the bankruptcy estate. As a result, 1961 Coupés are relatively rare survivors today. Technical Details: The Borgward Isabella was engineered as a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive passenger car positioned squarely in the German mid-size segment of the 1950s. Power came from a […]

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1946-1972

1961 Borgward Arabella de Luxe – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2022

February 14, 2024

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The Borgward Arabella de Luxe (45 PS) encapsulates many of the contradictions that defined Borgward in its final years. Technically, it offered a more powerful and refined specification within a compact, front-wheel-drive package that was advanced for its time. In design, it signaled a clear shift toward Borgward branding and a modern, functional aesthetic. Technical […]

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1946-1972

1959 Borgward Isabella Coupe TS – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2022

February 14, 2024

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The 1959 Borgward Isabella Coupé TS stands as a concise expression of post-war German ambition in design, engineering, and performance. Its 75 PS inline-four engine, refined 1959 model-year updates, and limited Coupé production underline its special status within the Isabella range. Technical Details: The 1959 Borgward Isabella Coupé TS represents the most performance-oriented evolution of […]

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1946-1972

1959 Lloyd Alexander – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

February 12, 2024

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1946-1972

1962 Borgward Arabella de Luxe – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

February 5, 2024

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The Borgward Arabella de Luxe is best understood as a technically ambitious small car whose “de Luxe” label signified extra power rather than indulgence. With its 45 PS boxer engine, Borgward branding, and modern design intentions, it reflected the company’s drive to innovate even as financial pressures mounted. Technical Details: The Borgward Arabella de Luxe […]

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1946-1972

1961 Borgward Isabella Combi – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

April 28, 2022

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As the estate version of the Borgward Isabella, the Combi combined the familiar Isabella front and passenger cell with a distinct rear body optimized for cargo. “Combi” in the Isabella range referred specifically to the three-door estate configuration, as opposed to the two-door saloon. Technical Details: The Borgward Isabella Combi was powered by a 1,493 […]

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1946-1972

1958 Borgward Isabella Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 30, 2022

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The Borgward Isabella’s exterior design reflected the clean, ponton-style bodywork that defined modern European cars of the 1950s. With smooth flanks, restrained chrome accents, and well-proportioned front and rear overhangs, the car appeared both elegant and contemporary. Technical Details: The Borgward Isabella was engineered as a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive mid-size car, a layout that balanced performance […]

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