Jack's Toy Is a BMW Isetta
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2013
- If you are local to Southern California, chances are you may have run into Jack Charney, his beautiful 1957 BMW Isetta and his one-of-a-kind sweater. On a weekly basis Jack can be seen driving his Isetta along Mulholland Highway and at various BMW events. This particular Isetta has a story, one that started when Jack purchased it new in 1957, and after regretting selling it, found himself on journey that led him back to his same car nearly twenty years later.
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That guy is nuts, and I mean that in the best possible way, we need more wonderfully crazy people like Jack.
+Gandalf the White what crawled up your ass and died?
Plymouth Harrison you stfu too.
Jacks not nuts, he's very gay!
This guy would be a joy to have a conversation with.
He is!.
Damn, I wish my grandparents were this cool.
You wouldn't exsist if this dude would be your grand parent.
i hope you take time to talk with them. I didn't and regret it to this day.
This little video just made my day. What a guy
this is an amazing, amazing, amazing story about a funny little car. I damn near cried.
Sometime in the mid sixties,I was riding with my Dad down the center of town. Looking out the window, off in a shopping center parking lot,I saw the front of a car open(steering wheel and all) and a man emerge. We continued down the road and I excitedly told my dad what I had seen(steering wheel and all). I amight as well have told him I saw Santa Claus....He laughed and said I was obviously mistaken and laughed a little more and when we got home,I told my Mom about it too,to no avail...I had simply imagined it,apparently....But I knew and I never forgot it....some 25 years later,I was in a BMW Motorcycle shop and there was an Isetta....I couldn't believe it....I got the lowdown and had a most wonderful time reminding my Dad and proving myself right after all those years....
I wanna be like this dude when I get older. Seems like he's full of great stories.
Well I'm 68 now, and believe if you LIKE stories, you will notice a lot over a lifetime.They are there for the noticing! You will do well, I,'m sure, because appreciate such things!
The 25 miles part is what got me. It's like those two were meant to be together.
MARYLIN FELLING WAS KNOWN AS "THE ISETTA LADY" .
SHE HELPED ME FIND MY FIRST ONE BACK IN 1985 .
WE JUST GOT OUR 7th ISETTA & I FINALLY I HAVE A CONVERTIBLE !
That is a great story of a man and his beloved automobile.
"I'm a knitter"
I've saved this movie on the internet, on my phone, it's so amazing! It's such a lovely story, with all your talents (fantastic jumper!), you could turn this story into a cute cartoon-illustrated children's book! You could then sell it generally through companies that do automobile books, and also through the internal Isetta Club! Also, this is just the sort of novelty that Sunday newspapers like in their book review section! Make it comes out in the run up to Christmas, so people can buy it as a gift! Remember, when new books are planned, it takes about a year until they are ready for release. One more thing, because the car did only a few miles between when you first had it, and when you got it back, it must have "been waiting for YOU." (Come to Daddy)! Like a lost dog! Did you see that film, INDECENT PROPOSAL, you know, where a couple are at a hotel or something. A man sees the lady, and apologetically tells them that he is so taken with this lady, that he simply HAS to sleep with her, for one night! He can offer them ONE MILLION DOLLARS, and they are reluctant, but they realise he doesn't mean this in any bad way, and they are in a bad way, with not being able to pay their mortgage - so they agree to his suggestion. There is a statement at the start of the movie, IF YOU LOVE SOMETHING, LET IT GO! IF IT COMES BACK TO YOU, IT'S YOURS FOREVER! IF IT DOES NOT, IT WAS NOT REALLY YOURS ANYWAY! Like your car! So make quite sure you keep it this time! I would like to tell you how such a thing happened to me, about a painting, and, incredibly, about someone who owned not an Isetta, but a Karmann-Ghia! I don't know whether or not you're in the internet so I'm giving my postal address - so you can give me either your internet address, or postal address, if you want to hear My stories! NYGEL MILLER, 112 DOUGLAS CLOSE, WALLINGTON, SURREY, SM6 9JY, ENGLAND. It would take too long to tell you HERE on the comments section of your fascaniting video!.
Goddamit, this guy is so dorkly adorable :D
My Mom had one back in Germany when she was younger. She told me she used to transport the Soccer team in this little Car.
When something truly belongs to you, it will always find its way to you
That's exactly what I commented on, myself! Like the story "INDECENT PROPOSAL" you know, about how a man in a hotel or something, who meets a couple, and is so smitten with the lady, he is moved to offer them a million dollars , if he can spend the night with her! The statement at the beginning of the movie says, IF YOU LOVE SOMETHING, SET IT FREE. IF IT COMES BACK TO YOU, ITS YOURS FOREVER! BUT IF IT DOESN'T, IT NEVER REALLY WAS YOURS, ANYWAY!
I felt just like a kid sitting by the camp fire and listening to an amazing story told by an interesting person... #ThatFeeling!
Best regards from a guy living far far away, but share the same petrolicious passion!
That is the coolest sweater I have ever seen.
Oh my God It even has an opening DOOR on it!
This guy is so cool and what a great story. I wish I could find one of my old cars!
+Fr. Duffy Fighting 69th I just wish I could say I had owned cars like that, unfortunately living in the UK isn't that cool =/
@@IsadoreWoW the Bible was right for all time, in some ways, when it said "seek, and he shall find". You would be amazed what you CAN FIND. I'd always wanted a Karmann-Ghia, but the 2nd model, the RAZOR-EDGE. So called because of it's (semi) sharp creases in the bodywork, which having been making a comeback recently! Check this much rarer Karmann-Ghia on the internet, under the title Karmann-Ghia Type 34. I'd only seen 2 of them on the road, they're so rare. So later on, there was an owners club, and I contacted them to ask if ever had any for sale. A lady was selling hers, and she thought it would be best to sell hers through them, because no-one else had heard of these cars! So if you think of WHERE interesting cars are likely to be sold, you can still find them, because not many people are hunting them if they haven't heard of them! Good luck with finding something nice. You CAN do it!
So awesome, cars are like people, its amazing how he ended up with HIS isetta after all those years...
I can remember seeing these as a child in the 1960's.The last one I saw was in Monaco a few years ago
Absolutely heart melting story! being a fellow BMW enthusiast i have to say this story made my week!
I have actually met jack Charney and seen his funny little bmw in person. hes a member of the Ariel motorcycle club my dad belongs to. beautiful house up in the canyons packed with vintage motorcycles and just cool old stuff. really a wonderful guy and if you ever met him you'd totally understand why he owns one of these.
So many forget this car is not originally a German bmw but an Italian Iso rivolta, This is why it kept its name Isetta. This car has been originally invented , design and produced by Iso Rivolta (Italy).
Maybe that's why I like it better than most other BMWs.
That would be a very practical car for me, and fun too.
That probably explains its unreliability.
super_slav yes no magnetti marelli unreliable crap in the bmw version...
and, the original was a smoky 2-stroke when iso built them. usually 2-strokes blow away a 4-stroke in performance, but the bmw 4-stroke was much more powerful that the iso engine.
www.google.com/search?q=Iso+Rivolta&client=firefox-b&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwievdmy7uvaAhXDsKQKHdQHCuUQsAQIJw&biw=1362&bih=622
Ilpilota: This is Isetta for you???
@@peterhandke3936 Iso Rivolta is the manufacturer, if you searched for the Iso Rivolta Isetta, or simply Iso Isetta, you'll find it.
I've never seen one of the four wheeled isettas before, it's a good look
Jack is my new inspiration
watching this just makes me happy. What a lovely guy Jack is
Not surprised that BMW USA would not service the car. But what a good story and a wonderful old car.
Understanding elegance itself, in this car that no one saw in nearly 60 yrs "good video indeed"
What a guy 👍
When I grow up, I wanna be like Jack
omg this is the coolest story
Really nice video, my dad and his brothers used to play with a motorless Isetta behind their home in the 60s, the used to push it up a little hill just to "drive" it back down.
I like those cars!
It's a true BMW. No turn signals!
They do have front and rear turn signals!
italian design (ISO di Bresso) and german engine (BMW). That's why it's called Isetta ;)
love these crazy old machines.
Loved the story! Isnt it funny how old cars bring people together and create memories! Its just something new cars will never create...that magic!
what a great story :) hopefully I can find my old car like that
What a sweet story, it’s like destiny. Two souls connected man and car. A car like this shows the absurdity of super cars. A super car costs a fortune + a million and even more to maintain and doesn’t give more driver enjoyment and happiness than this cute BMW Isetta of years gone by.
I just reached this channel and I'm watching all the videos, sometimes more than once. These stories are incredible and beautiful! And I just found my home in UA-camland
Hearing this chap's story about his very cute, and totally awsome little car has just made my heart melt. What a lovely little thing it is. It's totally made my day.
Best car story ever. Those cars are amazing! and the little isetta toys are adorable!
Absolutely love this story!
Love his enthusiasm
This is my favorite story of all the Petrolicious videos.
If BMW brought this back with the fridge door I would be so happy. It will be a winner if they can keep it under 10k and use EV technology. They would make millions.
Really? If it would make millions, why don't you start a business putting a body onto a golf cart and there you go.
ToyKingWonder I have a job. I don't have that kind of time.
i don't think it would pass safety regulations in 2016... plus BMW make the i3 which is a small EV car, just buy one...
dunhillsupramk3 Not small enough and, 42,000 is a lot, especially when you already are leasing a bimmer.
+ToyKingWonder body on the golfcart. brilliant idea haha ^_^
I've seen isettas before, cute little car. Moral of the story I guess is that as hard as you try, you'll never get rid of one.
I love the stories on this channel, and that was a great one. You can tell that this guy is just in love with his car.
And the CAR is also in love with its owner! It's like it was pining for him, and "refused" to go more than about 25 miles until it was reunited with him! With its cartoon- style looks, this all the makings of a short Disney film, like Dunno the Baby Elephant!
I lost track of how many times I said "I want one"
This was such a heart-warming story!
What an infectious and delightful gentleman.
Great Video as usual!
i remember watching a video of an Argentino trying to restore an Isetta, he was selected in a tv show, to have his car restored.
After the 'restoration', unfortunately, he found all of the original parts stolen and what was left, broken (was not noticeable in tv), and the car not working.
Worst part is, the people who restore this, are selling via "mercado libre" (Argentinean e-bay).
I wish, that some day that guy can make his Isetta run like Jack's Isetta
God bless you, Sir. I sincerely hope you're still around. God bless
He and that car seem like a good match for each other.
Man, i'm so happy for him!
that is probably one of the most amazing car/owner stories featured on this channel... love it! keep up the great work Petrolicious team!
Thanks for that video! I have wanted an Isetta since I was 6 years old when I got my first ride in one! Still haven't been able to get one yet, but some day! :)
Jack is the most kind car lover I ever met. He is such a good man. What a story.
Talk about a small world
I love Jack and I love his Isetta! 💕
Never said it was a big deal. Just pointing something out, is all. Great story and seems like a very nice man.
I like Jack. Cool old dude.
What a story, I think you either like these or you hate them. I have always wanted one.
what an amazing story. really heart warming stuff
That is an adorable car. It's the kind of car kids would say "Hi car" to :)
I like the three wheeler with one wheel in the back . something quite similar to this one but 3 wheeler is sometimes featured in one of my newly found favorite British reruns drama/melodrama/comedy called "Heartbeat" ran circa 1992 to 2000 that series . Setting is perhaps a fictional small rural town called Aidensfield in Yorkshire(which is a real county in England ) . The bubbly female who works at the pub (with a couple rooms for travelers and such ) drives one around .
RIP Jack 😢💕⚘
This guy is insanely likeable. Good for him!
Wonderful video. Great story. Nowadays these cars cost a fortune. $30,000 plus.
That is a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!
It seems so unlikely that in 50 years someone will tell a story like this about one of the current affordable cars. Great video once again.
Never seen one up close. First impressions are they will never work. But people jump in and out with ease and the little motor has quite a pleasant sound.
Haha, just a had a huge smile on my face watching this video - Jack is a pretty likeable guy.
Incredible story! i hope to own a car i love that much when im his age
I see this guy on Mulholland all the time. Great story!
OMG that sweater has me dying.
i love this channel it shows how sometimes you dont need fucking horsepower to make a car like able (well kinda) but instead what really matters is the experiences you have with that car and how a simple car can change a persons life any car (except for a prius)
(Except for a prius) Agree !! Any car BUT a pRIUS
Sorry, but I like the Prius, too!
Wow! What an unbelievable story!! That car is awesome!!
Beautiful person right there cool old white guys are the chillest in the world
This is absolutely fantastic!
What a great story! I can always count on Petrolicious to have wonderful cinematography as well as storytelling with each new episode. Truly happy for this man being reunited with his beloved Isetta.
Another amazing story! Really heart warming
Best story so far!!!
Beautiful story...good guy, that guy jack.
Legendary car. I love it.
Another amazing video, addicted to these.
So inspiring!
I fell in love with these cars. I want one!!!!
this is why i like to hear grandpa story
What a journey, a story. That was brilliant!
this old man knits sweaters and swears like a sailor. what a bad ass dude
And I MISSED the swearing!
Who remembers this BMW Isetta from Family Matters Steve Urkel learning how to drive
+humblefumble1 I loved that car! It was definitely fitting for him.
i remember that one episode where he turned it into a dragster....
Jaleel still has the one from the show!
Perfect Isetta and a lovely story. A joy to watch.
Just loved the story
all of these videos really show the beauty in the connection between an owner and his/her vehicle. it is truly an emotional bond stronger than love itself. great work Petrolicious.. its insane how much emotion you can bring from these videos to even the most ignorant auto enthusiasts.
I don't know where you guys dig up these stories, but they're just oh so faabulous... great work.
Wonderful!
I watch this video every time I'm having a bad day. Always puts me in a better mood. It also helped motivate me to acquire one of my favorite cars from my elementary school days.
i guess that car meant to be with him.
JACK my first car was an isetta and it was the best car ive ever had, I Ran it for about four years and it never let me down once, I had to update to a car when i had my second son, but it was brilliant in the snow when cars were slipping about i just drove past them, thanks for your story i enjoyed it. ps it was 1961
I really enjoyed this one. Thank you!
I must say, I absolutely love this channel and all the videos. I think it is a real testament to the quality in that it is the only series of videos on youtube in which every comment is positive. It is a refreshing change from the rest of youtube. As an car enthusiast, this is the most enjoyable series possible. Thank you for the great work.
amazing car amazing story. blessings to you
like these cars..Jack is from a better generation.....
I'm 68 now, though, so I of course liked what you said about my generation! Well, I would, wouldn't I! I used to think that my friend's dad actually got to drive the first M.G. sportscar was the luckiest thing, but if you wait awhile, you will find interesting things from YOUR time that are cool, and I see you like RORY GALLAGHER! I think it's cool that a friend invited me to see Rory Gallagher, playing at his College, when I'd never heard of him. I've been a lifelong fan since! Check out his concerts , on the internet , in Germany, at the Lorelei club, and the Rockpalast!