Borgward was an automobile manufacturer, based in nearby Bremen, which ceased trading under controversial circumstances in 1961, but the cars, notably the Isabella model became an iconic symbol of Germany's economic miracle, and continue to generate passion, even though only between 2,000 and 3,000 Borgwards are now (2014) thought to survive worldwide.
Borgward was a German automobile manufacturer in Bremen that ceased operations under contentious circumstances in 1961. The company's cars, particularly the Isabella model, have become an enduring symbol of Germany's economic rebirth and continue to generate strong feelings among collectors, with only around 2,000 to 3,000 Borgwards thought to remain globally as of 2014.