Thought to be one of only 29 examples of the 502 Coupé made by Baur Retains its matching-numbers 2.6-litre V-8 engine Formerly owned by Finnish racing driver Aleksi Patama, who oversaw the car being painted red Acquired by The Munich Masterpieces Collection in 1993 Eines von wohl nur 29 je bei Baur gebauten 502 Coupé Mit originalem, werkskorrektem Motor In Vorbesitz bei finnischem Rennfahrer Aleksi Patama, der eine Umlackierung auf Rot in Auftrag gab 1993 in die Munich Masterpieces Collection aufgenommen 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 aluminium V-8 engine block.

While the saloon body was the most popular style for the 502, ...