Borgward Isabella - Automobile Classics

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]