BMW 507

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At its premiere in the New York Waldorf-Astoria in 1955, the BMW 507 was an instant success.The sleek roadster designed by Albrecht von Goertz caused an even bigger sensation when it was presented at the Frankfurt car show that year. Many automobile enthusiasts consider it the most beautiful sports car of all times. Only 252 exemplars of the exclusive car were built.

Legend: BMW 507 (sound)
Just amazing to see a car like this on the road. It came to that shop to calibrate it's tachometer on the dyno. This car was in perfect shape and ready to compete in classic rally's. For pictures visit www.flickr.com With only 202 cars still 'alive' this is one of th rarest cars I've ever filmed. It was produced from 1956--1959. Only 252 units were built. Due to the high price it never became a success. Now however, prices have reached €900.000!!! The styling of the 507 later influenced the Z3, Z4, and Z8.

BMW 507 Historic Video
The BMW 507 was the brainchild of BMW importer Max Hoffman, who in 1954 persuaded the BMW management to produce a roadster version of the BMW 502 that could compete with Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz sports cars. Hoffman pushed for designer Count Albrecht von Goertz, who also designed the contemporary BMW 503, as the designer, over existing designs by Ernst Loof, whose sketches Hoffman felt were not commercially viable. Goertz was hired by BMW in November 1954. BMW engineer Fritz Friedler was assigned to design the mechanical package, using existing components wherever possible. The 507 made its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1955. Production began in November 1956. Max Hoffman intended the 507 to sell for about $5000 US, which he believed would allow a production run of 5000 units a year. Instead, high production costs pushed the cost in Germany to DM 26500 (later 29950, driving the US price initially to $9000 and ultimately $10500. Intended to revive BMW's sporting image, the 507 instead took BMW to the edge of bankruptcy -- the company's losses for 1959 were DM 15 million. The company lost money on each 507 built, and production was terminated in March, 1959. Only 252 were built, plus two prototypes. Fortunately for the company, an infusion of capital from Herbert Quandt and the launch of new, cheaper models (the BMW 700, Isetta and eventually the 'New Class' 1500) helped the company recover. The 507 prototype remains a milestone model for its attractive ...

Milestones BMW 507
An international sensation was created by the launch of the 507, which was considered one of the most beautiful cars of all time. It was a must have for many filmmakers and even the King of Rock'n'Roll, Elvis Presley.

1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster
1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster at Pebble Beach Auction by Gooding & Company, 16 August 2009.

BMW 507 V8 sound
BMW 507 Video shoot in BMW museum Munchen 2005 with BMW club Finland members.

BMW 507
A truly iconic roadster: The BMW 507 is one of the most beautiful cars in the world. Motorvision has driven this pretty Bavarian.

BMW Cars 507 2002 Turbo 02 Touring 3.0CSL 1950s 1970s Art
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