BMW 507 (Unknown) — every.autos

Background

The BMW 507 is a luxury grand touring convertible that was produced by German automobile manufacturer BMW from 1956 until 1959. Originally planned for export to the United States at thousands per year, the car proved too costly, leading to just 252 units produced and major financial losses for BMW. Decades later, however, at least three dozen surviving examples became highly coveted at public auctions, making them the most valuable BMWs ever built in the brand's 100+ year history.

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Specification

Produced: 252 units
Engine: 3,168cc (3.2L) aluminum-alloy OHV V8
Power: 150 hp
Weight: 1,330 kg
Dimensions: 4,380 × 1,650 × 1,300 mm

Notes

Luxury GT roadster designed by Albrecht von Goertz at the urging of US importer Max Hoffman. Only 252 built (plus 2 prototypes) — a costly commercial loss at the time, now a valuable collector's car. Best known as the 'Elvis Presley car'.

Sources

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_507

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