The sole example of Autenrieth’s 502-based “Marburg” Coupe; a post-war, coachbuilt treasure of extremely unique appeal Featured in Henning Zaiss’ seminal book on the coachbuilder, Autenrieth: First Darmstadt Bodyworks Powered by BMW’s 3.2-liter V-8 engine mated with a four-speed manual gearbox Finished in White over navy blue leather upholstery Accompanied by correspondence from marque expert Wolfgang Niefanger While the BMW 501 could easily be enjoyed as a luxury cruiser, the six-cylinder engine found in earlier models did not have much to spare once the weight of the sumptuously appointed saloon car had been accounted for.

The Munich marque then introduced the 502 at the 1954 Geneva Motor Show, using the same chassis and body as the 501 but with a grander interior and notably featuring a lightweight aluminum V-8 engine block displacing 2.6 liters.

While the factory-issued saloon body was the most popular style for the 502, a limited number of cabriolet and coupe versions were made ...