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1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series I
United States • 20 Aug 2016
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This 1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series I is a rare and highly original example, being one of only 252 produced. It features single ownership for 51 years and has 73,000 original kilometers, accompanied by Rudge wheels, a factory hardtop, and its original engine and interior.
Condition
7
The car retains its original interior and engine, and has been well-maintained by a long-term owner. The description notes some wear consistent with its age and mileage, but it is presented as an exceptionally original example.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
70044
Odometer:
45,360 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
145 bhp, 3,168 cc OHV all-alloy V-8 engine with dual carburetors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with dual A-arms and torsion bars, live rear axle with torsion bars, and hydraulic front disc and rear drum brakes.
Wheelbase: 97.6 in.
Sixty years ago, BMW was a very different company to what it is today.
Caught in the turmoil of Germany’s post-World War II resurrection, the company’s income came largely from the production of microcars rather than luxury machines.
Plans were underway for a saloon car, which a V-8 engine had already been developed for.
But, BMW needed something more.
What was missing from the BMW lineup was something inherently exciting, something that would put them in the forefront on the minds of enthusiasts and the general public alike.
Max Hoffman, the noted European car importer based in New York City, saw an opportunity for BMW to create a halo car that could be sold in his dealership.
Thinking that the car could fit in-between...
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£1,122,275
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,696,279
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,848,119
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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