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1957 BMW 502 Believed to be 1 of only 12 supplied new to the UK market

United Kingdom • 24 Apr 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1957 BMW 502, believed to be one of only 12 supplied new to the UK, boasts a rich history and recent recommissioning work. While the body is in good condition and the mechanics are sound, the paintwork is fair, and the fuel gauge is not functional, making it a unique opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a rare and drivable classic.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in 'good' condition for the body, with 'fair' paintwork due to the vendor's intention to use the car. The interior is described as gorgeous and patinated. Mechanically, the brakes and engine have been overhauled, and the car starts, runs, and moves well, with the transmission in good working order. Considering these factors, a condition rating of 6 (Good) seems appropriate.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

62941R

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

HSK 533

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Introduced at the first Frankfurt Motor Show in 1951, the BMW 501 platform was the first BMW model to be manufactured and sold after the Second World War , and was the first BMW car built in Bavaria.

An all new design, the car was designed with a perimeter frame, torsion bar suspension all round with double A-arms at the front.

The car was fitted with the M337 six-cylinder engine which was a development of the unit used in the pre-war BMW 328.

Shortly into production, however, it was deemed that the car was underpowered compared to the Mercedes-Benz 220SE which was its nearest competitor.

In 1954, the chassis was finally graced with a new 2.6 Litre V8 engine, which was essentially a scaled down imitation of the Oldsmobile Rocket engine, however, unlike the Detroit-built cast iron leviathan, the neat BMW unit was formed from aluminium and produced 100 horsepower.

Launched at the 1954 Geneva Motor Show, the new V8 variant was born as the BMW 502, at the time of its introduction, the...