Bmw 507 Series 1

The 507 also has independent front suspension with dual a arms and torsion bars and a live rear axle.

Bmw 507 series 1. For those won aren t familiar with the man surtees won the formula. Automobile importer max hoffman who in 1954 persuaded the bmw management to produce a roadster version of the bmw 501 and bmw 502 saloons to fill the gap between the expensive mercedes benz 300sl and the cheap and underpowered triumph and mg sports cars. Initially intended to be exported to the united states at a rate of thousands per year it ended up being too expensive resulting in a total production figure of 252 cars and heavy losses for bmw. The 507 is powered by a 3 2 litre v8 engine good for 100kw mated to a four speed manual.

The bmw 507 at launch series 1 after debut appearances at frankfurt and new york production of the bmw 507 began late 1956 and by early 1957 34 units were built. The bmw 507 is a roadster that was produced by bmw from 1956 to 1959. Automobile importer max hoffman who in 1954 persuaded the bmw management to produce a roadster version of the bmw 501 and bmw 502 saloons to fill the gap between the expensive mercedes benz 300sl and the cheap and underpowered triumph and mg sports cars. Bmw introduced their 507 roadster in 1956.

Intended to be based on the bmw 501 platform the 507 was created largely by the urging of bmw s american importer. Bmw only built 252 units of the 507 roadster and this particular example was owned by british racing icon john surtees cbe. The story starts in december 1958 in frankfurt germany when elvis bought a used bmw 507 after starting his military service. The bmw 507 was conceived by u s.

It was originally finished in papyros a rare shade of off white with a red leather interior whitewall tires a hardtop and a becker mexico radio with an automatic antenna. Unfortunately due to high development costs high price and lack of interest the 507 was an expensive poor selling car. Bmw 507 with optional detachable hardtop. At the rock star s request bmw exchanged the car s engine with which hans stuck had previously won a hill climbing race for a lightweight v8 series engine with 150 hp which was very powerful for those days.

1956 bmw 507 series 1 0 1 the bmw 507 was conceived by u s. Delivered new to automag buchner linse of munich germany chassis number 70044 is a rare first series example and this bmw 507 was produced in july of 1957.