Classic Car Chasers on Instagram: "The Ultimate Style Machine ๐๐ป or ๐๐ป _____________________________________________ ๐ 1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series I ๐ฏ Highly original example; retains original interior ๐ฐ @RMSothebys Villa Erba Sale ๐ธ @RobinAdamsPhoto ๐ต Estimate: TBA (DM us for CCC Est.) ๐ Utilizing components from the BMW 502 and 503 series of automobiles, mainly the 3.2-liter overhead-valve V-8 engine, which featured an aluminum block and was uprated to feature twin carburetors to deliver a refined 148 brake hp, the 507 certainly had the underpinnings of a sports car. With a 4-speed synchromesh gearbox and large Alfin drum brakes to help manage the carโs hp, the BMW 507 offered brisk hp and performance. It was capable of reaching top speeds of 123โ135 mph and could accelerate from 0โ60 mph in less than 10 s. Although BMW did not build the 507 with motorsport in mind, several examples found themselves driven in competition as some of the worldโs most arduous racing events. Design was...
5,181 likes, 9 comments - classiccarchasers on March 18, 2017: "The Ultimate Style Machine ๐๐ป or ๐๐ป _____________________________________________ ๐ 1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series I ๐ฏ Highly original example; retains original interior ๐ฐ @RMSothebys Villa Erba Sale ๐ธ @RobinAdamsPhoto ๐ต Estimate: TBA (DM us for CCC Est.) ๐ Utilizing components from the BMW 502 and 503 series of automobiles, mainly the 3.2-liter overhead-valve V-8 engine, which featured an aluminum block and was uprated to feature twin carburetors to deliver a refined 148 brake hp, the 507 certainly had the underpinnings of a sports car. With a 4-speed synchromesh gearbox and large Alfin drum brakes to help manage the carโs hp, the BMW 507 offered brisk hp and performance. It was capable of reaching top speeds of 123โ135 mph and could accelerate from 0โ60 mph in less than 10 s. Although BMW did not build the 507 with motorsport in mind, several examples found themselves driven in competition as some of the worldโs most arduous racing events. Design was left to Count Albrecht von Goertz, a protรฉgรฉ of designer Raymond Loewy. He crafted truly exceptional bodywork for the car, a design which is considered to this day to be one of BMWs finest. While it was intended to be more attainable, the BMW 507 boasted a retail price of over $11,000, nearly double its target price. As such, the 507 attracted many well-to-do and famous owners, including motorsports icon John Surtees and even Elvis Presley. Only 252 examples, including both series, were made before production ceased in 1959. 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. Today, the 507 presents as an exceptionally original example. Its character and patina show the result of decades of adoration and careful use ๐ _______________________________________________ #auto #instacar #carporn #autoporn #design #automotive #vintage #drive #classic #classiccar#collect #icon #classiccarchasers #carphotography #forsale #drivetastefully #bmw #bimmer #507 #roadster #german #villaerba #style #luxury #timeless #ultimate #elegance #gentleman".