BMW 501
Lowest Price: £2,346 • Median Price: £23,740 • Highest Price: £74,732 • Sell-Through Rate: 64%
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£2,346
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£23,740
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£74,732
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
14
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
64%
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Bonhams
£11,500
6th Sep 2025
1956 BMW 501-8
Bonhams
£38,481
4th Dec 2024
Fitted with the 3.2-litre V8 engine, the ultimate evolution of the 502...
RM Sotheby's
Not Sold
10th Oct 2024
1954 BMW 501-6
Bonhams
£23,740
15th Aug 2025
1956 BMW 501-8 Sedan
Bonhams
£2,346
4th Dec 2024
1954 BMW 501 B
Aguttes
£18,693
5th Oct 2024
BMW 501-6 – 1956 - Lot 65
Bring A Trailer
Not Sold
16th Jun 2025
49-Years-Owned 1956 BMW 501-8
RM Sotheby's
£40,475
23rd Nov 2024
1952 BMW 501-6
Classic Car Auctions
Not Sold
28th Sep 2024
1959 BMW 501-8 Saloon
Bonhams Cars Online
£9,040
23rd Apr 2025
1956 BMW 501-8 Cylinder
RM Sotheby's
£33,730
23rd Nov 2024
1953 BMW 501-6
Bonhams
£74,732
16th Aug 2024
A beautifully restored 'Baroque Angel' 1958 BMW 501-8 Sedan
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The BMW 501, produced from 1952 to 1958, marked BMW's return to car production after World War II. Nicknamed the "Baroque Angel" for its flowing lines, it was a luxury sedan.
Its successor was the BMW 502.
Few know that the 501's body was initially designed with cost-saving measures in mind, but the final design was more elaborate, increasing production costs.
How much is a BMW 501 worth?
In average condition, a BMW 501 is worth £23,740.
What is the most expensive BMW 501 to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive BMW 501 to sell in history was sold for £74,732.
What is the cheapest BMW 501 to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest BMW 501 to sell in history was sold for £2,346.
When was the BMW 501 produced?
The BMW 501 was produced between 1951 and 1959.