Bonhams Bmw 507

3,168cc OHV All-Alloy V8 Engine 2 Twin-choke Zenith Carburetors 150bhp at 5,000rpm 4-Speed ZF Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Aluminum Drum Brakes *In present ownership since 1961 *Just two owners from new *Among the longest single-ownership tenure of any 507 *Preferred 'Series II' model benefitting from factory refinements *Desirably. Bonhams Cars' annual Quail Auction on August 16 will host this numbers-matching 1957 BMW 507 Series II Roadster with Hardtop. This iconic '50s sportscar carries an incredible 63 years of tenure in its current ownership.

Bonhams Cars annual Quail Lodge auction will present a number of top-level classics for sale during Monterey Car Week this August - and one of the headline consignments is a 1957 BMW 507 Series II roadster that's coming to market after 63 years with its current owner. A member of the BMW 507 enthusiast group, Kroch connected with Philadelphia-based BMW collector Herman Bold through the 507 club. Herman and his brother, Gerhard (who bought the family's first 507, s/n 70228, new from the factory in 1959) were beginning to collect an extensive array of 'spare' 507 components.

Supported by the BMW Classic Expertise "Black Book", with mechanical refurbishment by BMW Classic, and confirmed by BMW Classic Zertifikat, this stunning 507 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a sports car of unprecedented elegance, expert authentic restoration, and unparalleled design. LOT 136 1957 BMW 507 Series I Roadster with Factory Hardtop Chassis no. 70019 Engine no.

30429. The BMW 507 is a rakish two-door car produced in exceedingly small numbers. In September, a unique example will cross Bonham's auction block after spending the past four decades of its life.

BMW had missed Hoffman's $5,000 price target by a wide margin, the 507's initial US selling price being set at $9,000, more than double the cost of a Ford Thunderbird or Chevrolet Corvette. In the UK, one could buy two Jaguar XK150s for the price of a single 507. 1957 BMW 507 3.2-Litre Series I Roadster with Hardtop Chassis no.

70044 One of only 34 series I out of the 257 BMW 507's produced Automotive design icon Delivered new in Germany Five owners from new Matching. LOT 330 The John Surtees CBE, one owner from new 1957 BMW 507 Roadster with Hardtop Registration no. 22 GKN Chassis no.

70067.