1958 BMW 507 Roadster

This BMW 507 has seen very little public use for nearly three decades. Its prior owner seldom opened his garage to outside enthusiasts. After a negotiation between the current and prior owner, the 507 once again saw the outside world.

The vehicle is registered as a 1960, though it was manufactured on September 30th of 1958 and delivered new to BMW's importer Fadex Commercial Corporation in New York on April 14th of 1959. It is finished in deep blue over a crimson red interior.

The car was built toward the end of a four-year run of just 252 examples, this 507 is a Series II model. It features a revised dash layout and a relocated fuel tank that increased interior space. This allowed the seats to be moved several inches rearward to accommodate taller drivers. It also had more streamlined stowage for the convertible top.

The odometer of this BMW shows just over 77,000 miles and the car has never required a comprehensive restoration.

Of the 252 BMW 507s built, it is believed that just 202 have survived.

This vehicle is powered by a 3168cc overhead valve alloy V-8 engine with twin Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors. It produces 155 horsepower and is mated to a four-speed manual transmission with four-wheel hydraulic Alfin drum brakes.

In 2012, the car was offered for sale by Gooding & Company at their Scottsdale, Az. auction. The car was estimated to sell for $900,000 - $1,200,000. The car found new ownership for the sum of $962,500, inclusive of buyer's premium.

Since entering new ownership in 2012, the car was entrusted to Sargent Metal Works of Vermont for any required mechanical and cosmetic attention. THe brightwork has been replated, a new exhaust system installed, and the interior was re-trimmed with beige leather and carpeting.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012