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BMW507
Production1956–1959
Recorded originGermany
ClassGrand tourer
Power150 hp
Built252 units
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.
Text adapted from “BMW 507” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07
Chronology ledger
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Netherlands RDW first-admission observations1958
First-admission years observed in Dutch vehicle registrations; this is market evidence, not a worldwide production range.
Netherlands RDW ↗1 year
Research 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'.