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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
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 | |
1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster Chassis#: 70110 Sold for USD$2,067,500 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
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 | |
1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II Chassis#: 70157 Sold for USD$2,175,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
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 | |
1958 BMW 507 Series II Chassis#: 70157 Sold for USD$1,925,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1958 BMW 507 Series II Chassis#: 70134 Sold for USD$1,815,000 2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale | |
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 | |
1958 BMW 507 Roadster Chassis#: 70192 Sold for USD$1,072,500 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1958 BMW 507 Series II Chassis#: 70128 Sold for USD$935,000 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company |
BMW 507s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1958 BMW 507's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster | 70171 | 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | $2,600,000 | $2,900,000 | |
1958 BMW 507 Series II | 70110 | 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | $2,400,000 | $2,800,000 |
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