BMW 507 Owned By The Car's Designer Von Goertz

November 25, 2018 by BMW

Stars At Bonhams Bond Street Sale

The BMW 507 owned by the designer of this legendary model, Count Albrecht Graf von Goertz, is to be offered at Bonhams annual Bond Street Sale on 1 December. The 1958 Series II example is one of only 252 built and is expected to achieve between £2,100,000 and £2,200,000.

The model is recognized as one of the most elegant cars ever created and was BMW's answer to the 300SL from its rival marque, Mercedes-Benz. The 507 was driven by some of the biggest stars and influential leaders of the time, including Elvis Presley, John Surtees, Ursula Andress, Prince Rainier of Monaco and the Aga Khan.

This example was bought by Count Albrecht Graf von Goertz, a German designer living in New York who had designed everything from furniture to fountain pens - but never a car. The 507 was his first automotive design, and was met with great acclaim. It was bought by von Goertz in 1971 and he owned it for more than a decade. It was extensively restored in 1990 and is in excellent condition.

The sale on 1 December is set to be one of Bonhams best yet, with highlights including:

- The ex-David Coulthard/David Brabham, Le Mans 24-Hour race, GT class-winning 1993 Jaguar XJ220C Competition coupé (£2,200,000-2,800,000)

- The 1959 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly' 3.8-Liter Sports-Racing Two-Seater (£2,200,000-2,800,000)

- The ex-Martin Brundle, V12-engined, 1985 Jaguar XJR6 Group C Racing Coupé (£2,200,000-2,800,000)

- 1966 Aston Martin DB6 4.2-Liter Short Chassis Volante (£1,400,000-1,600,000)

- 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II Coupe (£1,300,000-1,400,000)

- 1937 Lagonda LG45 Rapide Tourer (£750,000-850,000)

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posted on conceptcarz.com

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Auction Results

Vehicle	Sold	Estimated Sale Value	Average
1959 Jaguar XK150 'S' 3.4-litre Coupe Chassis#: T836271DN	$87,707 £69,000	£60,000-£80,000	$104,758*
2004 Aston Martin DB7 Zagato Coupé Chassis#: SCFAE12303K700081	$321,591 £253,000 no reserve	£250,000-£300,000	N/A
1924 Vauxhall 30/98hp OE Velox Tourer Chassis#: OE115	$555,475 £437,000	£330,000-£390,000	$687,066*
2016 Jaguar F Type Project 7 Roadster Chassis#: SAJAC7049GMK30759		£150,000-£200,000	$188,452*
1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack Sports Saloon Chassis#: SCFCV81V1JTR12595		£270,000-£340,000	$259,707*
1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Drophead Coupé Chassis#: AM300/3/1609	$518,931 £408,250 no reserve	£480,000-£680,000	$245,472*
1999 Aston Martin Vantage V600 Le Mans Coupé Chassis#: SCFDAM2S7XBR70254		£425,000-£475,000	$69,531*
1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer Chassis#: 18685		£260,000-£290,000	$278,427*
1985 Jaguar XJR6 World Endurance Championship Group C Racing Coupe Chassis#: 285		£2,200,000-£2,800,000	N/A
1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II Coupé Chassis#: 8459 SF		£1,300,000-£1,400,000	$1,502,865*
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato Coupé Chassis#: 20049		£450,000-£550,000	$161,959*
1966 Citroën DS 21 Decapotable Chassis#: 4371577	$219,266 £172,500	£150,000-£180,000	$181,632*
1969 Cooper-Chevrolet T90 Formula A/5000 Racing Single-Seater Chassis#: F1C/3/69		£115,000-£135,000	N/A
1959 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly' 3.8-Litre Sports-Racing Two-Seater Chassis#: BHL 103		£2,200,000-£2,800,000	$492,000*
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Roadster Carrozzeria Bertone Chassis#: 404/X/3065	$336,209 £264,500	£250,000-£350,000	$298,356*
1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.8-Litre 'Coombs Replica' Sports Saloon Chassis#: 233517		£50,000-£60,000	$38,059*
1960 Jaguar XK150 'S' 3.8-Litre Coupé Chassis#: T825157DN	$146,178 £115,000	£130,000-£150,000	$126,268*
1937 Lagonda LG45 Rapide Tourer Chassis#: 12267R/G10S/R		£750,000-£850,000	$491,815*
1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Drophead Coupé Chassis#: SBC 118		£350,000-£450,000	$63,497*
1966 Aston Martin DB6 4.2-litre Short-Chassis Volante Chassis#: DBVC/2306/R		£1,400,000-£1,600,000	$268,271*
1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante Chassis#: V8COR15146		£160,000-£200,000	$103,108*
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Spider Chassis#: 07586		£450,000-£550,000	$304,605*
1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' Berlinetta Chassis#: 13435		£520,000-£580,000	$590,194*
1964 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon Chassis#: DB5/1926/R	$944,435 £743,000	£640,000-£680,000	$641,554*
1993 Jaguar XJ220C COMPETITION COUPE Chassis#: 002		£2,200,000-£2,800,000	$379,881*
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Coupé Chassis#: ZFF70RDC000181050		£500,000-£600,000	$701,836*
1958 BMW 507 3.2-Litre Series II Roadster Chassis#: 70100	$3,008,717 £2,367,000	£2,100,000-£2,200,000	$1,915,231*
1979 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Limousine Chassis#: PGH116	$306,973 £241,500	£250,000-£300,000	N/A
2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupé Chassis#: SCFLLCPZ7JGJ33598		£550,000-£650,000	N/A

* - average sale at auction based on historical auction sales data.

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