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£202,255

1956 BMW 502 Cabriolet by Baur

United States • 30 Apr 2021

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AI Listing Summary

This 1956 BMW 502 Cabriolet by Baur, one of only 57 built, was sold for $275,000. Restored in Germany with a later 3.2-liter V8 and front disc brakes, it participated in events like Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and comes with its original rebuilt 2.6-liter V8.

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Condition 

7

While the car has undergone a restoration, it's not in perfect original condition due to modifications like the engine swap and front disc brakes. The listing highlights that the car has been used in multiple rallies and events, indicating some wear and tear. The quality of the restoration and the recent maintenance contribute to its overall solid condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

59094

Odometer:

4,300 miles

Reg Number:

YEJ 689

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Chassis: 59094.

Two-Door Cabriolet By Baur.

Restoration 2011-2013.

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Participant.

7k Kilometers Shown (~4,300 Miles), TMU.

Rebuilt 3.2L OHV V8.

Rebuilt Numbers-Matching 2.6L V8 Included.

Four-Speed Manual Transmission.

Topaz Blue Metallic Paint.

Beige Leather Interior.

Beige Convertible Top.

Power-Assisted Brakes w/Front Discs.

Electronic Ignition.

Electric Cooling Fan.

Electric Fuel Pump.

Fog Lamps.

Owner's Manuals.

BMW Classic Certificate.

Photos/Invoices From Restoration.

Private Party Or Dealer: Private Party
This 1956 BMW 502 is one of 57 cabriolets built by Baur throughout the model’s production run and was manufactured on June 2, 1956 for delivery six days later to electrical engineering company Siemens & Halske in Munich, Germany.

The car was imported to Canada at an unknown date, where it was last registered in 1973 to a dentist and later sold as a project to a tow truck driver in 2010.

The car was acquired in 2011 by the pre...

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£202,255

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