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1958 BMW 507 Roadster

BMW introduced their 507 in late 1955 and it quickly became their flagship model. It wore styling by Count Albrecht von Goertz which had been heavily influenced by New York importer Max Hoffman. The lightweight alloy body evoked speed and elegance. It was built upon a rigid box frame and powered by a three-liter, 90-degree alloy V8 engine mated to a four-speed ZF manual gearbox. It had synchromesh gears, large finned-aluminum brake drums, and discs on later examples.

The limited-production V8 roadster production began in November of 1956 and concluded near the end of 1959 after just 252 examples were built. Even with its steep base price of $8,988 in the United States, it is said that the development and production costs of the 507 would have bankrupted the company were it not for the Isetta and motorcycle division. It was one of the most expensive and exclusive vehicles of its day.

This particular example was manufactured in October 1957 and delivered new in February 1958 to New Jersey. Its first known owner was Abraham Eckert of Langhorne, Pennsylvania. By 1995, the car had been registered in the Netherlands and, by 2013, was in the care of F.H. Breeman of Rotterdam. Also in 2013, it was acquired by Ulrich Berberich-Martini of Heilbronn, Germany.

From 2014 to 2015, this Series II car was given a restoration by Berberich-Martini's shop, Martini Garage of Heilbronn, Germany. It is currently finished in Graphite Gray Metallic over a beige interior with black piping, and fitted with knock-off wheels.

When this car left the BMW factory, it came equipped with a hardtop and finished in the color of Federweiss (Feather White).

Since this is a Series II car, it has the relocated gas tank which increased room in the passenger compartment and boot. It is also fitted with an underhood tool kit.

The current owner has brought the car back to the United States. In 2017, it was shown at the Pinehurst Concours d'Elegance.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017

2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $2,000,000-USD $2,500,000 
Sale Price :
USD $2,750,000

1958 BMW 507 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the BMW 507

(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
1958 BMW 507 SERIES II
Chassis#: 70183
Sold for USD$1,820,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
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1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster
Chassis#: 70110
Sold for USD$2,067,500
  2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
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1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II
Chassis#: 70143
Sold for USD$1,996,253
  2022 RM Sothebys : Munich
 
1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II
Chassis#: 70140
Sold for USD$2,113,672
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monaco Grimaldi Forum
 
958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II
Chassis#: 70175
Sold for USD$1,978,974
  2021 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz, Switzerland
 
1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II
Chassis#: 70134
Sold for USD$2,191,251
  2020 RM Sothebys : Paris
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1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II
Chassis#: 70157
Sold for USD$2,175,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
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1958 BMW 507 3.2-Litre Series II Roadster
Chassis#: 70100
Sold for USD$3,008,717
  2018 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale
 
1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II
Chassis#: 70127
Sold for USD$2,182,327
  2018 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1958 BMW 507 Series II
Chassis#: 70081
Sold for USD$2,750,000
  2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1958 BMW 507 Series II
Chassis#: 70157
Sold for USD$1,925,000
  2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
1958 BMW 507 image  
1958 BMW 507 Series II
Chassis#: 70134
Sold for USD$1,815,000
  2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale
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1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster
Chassis#: 70180
Sold for USD$1,650,000
  2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile
 
1958 BMW 507
Chassis#: 70183
Sold for USD$962,500
  2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
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1958 BMW 507 Roadster
Chassis#: 70192
Sold for USD$1,072,500
  2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
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1958 BMW 507 Series II
Chassis#: 70128
Sold for USD$935,000
  2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company
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BMW 507s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1958 BMW 507's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster701712024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia $2,600,000$2,900,000
1958 BMW 507 Series II701102021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction $2,400,000$2,800,000

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1958 BMW 507

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1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70171
Engine #: 40183
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70110
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70126
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70081
Engine #: 40090
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70157
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70134
Engine #: 40146
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70138
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70183
Engine #: 40184
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70128
Engine #: 40140
1958 BMW 507 vehicle information
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Designer: Albrecht Graf Goertz
Chassis #: 70192

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