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Est: £4,285 - £8,570

1955 BMW 502 Saloon

Belgium • 15 Sept 2026 • Lot 158

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AI Listing Summary

This BMW 502 "Baroque Angel" is a mid-restoration project, powered by a 2.6-litre V-8 engine. Offered without reserve, it presents an opportunity to complete its restoration.

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Condition 

3

Mid-restoration, requires substantial reconditioning

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The Willy Michiels Collection event, 8 - 15 September 2026.

Offered Without Reserve | €5,000 - €10,000 EUR A rare example of BMW’s elegant 502 “Baroque Angel”, the marque’s flagship post-war saloon and among the first German luxury cars to feature a V-8 engine Powered by BMW’s 2.6-litre aluminium V-8, representing a landmark in the company’s post-war engineering development Mid-restoration example, with body shell and engine presented separately, offering a clear opportunity for the next custodian to finish the project Please note, most of the vehicles in The Willy Michiels Collection have been retained on static display for many years.

As such, some cars and motorcycles will require mechanical servicing to be made roadworthy.

As part of this estate sale, the vehicles are offered in their condition as found, and wherever possible RM Sotheby's encourages prospective buyers to inspect any lots prior to bidding.

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Points of note

£11,773

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£33,437

Median Price (Since 2020)

£173,466

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