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BMW 507 Roadster

Compare Series I and Series II of the BMW 507 Roadster, with documented chassis, engine evidence, and auction results.

What to check before buying

Check delivery and registration dates, chassis and body numbers, the original engine, and the condition of the aluminium body. Ask which components are fitted and which accompany the car.

At Amelia Island in 2014, RM listed engine 40024 for chassis 70156 and reported that its original engine, 40167, was supplied separately.

Documented auction results

If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.

Selected source records in the original currency. Fees, specification, and condition can differ between sales.
ChassisDate and auctionOutcome and priceEvidence
7017115 Aug 2026RM Sotheby’s · The Monterey Auction 20261958 BMW 507 Series II RoadsterUnsoldEstimate USD 2,000,000 to USD 2,500,000Auction evidence
7008018 Oct 2025RM Sotheby’s · Munich 20251957 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldEUR 1,467,500 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
701365 Feb 2025RM Sotheby’s · Paris 20251958 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldPrice undisclosedAuction evidence
7014326 Nov 2022RM Sotheby’s · Munich1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldEUR 1,917,500 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
7014014 May 2022RM Sotheby’s · Monaco 20221958 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldEUR 2,030,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
7017517 Sept 2021RM Sotheby’s · St. Moritz 20211958 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldCHF 2,142,500 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
701345 Feb 2020RM Sotheby’s · Paris 20201958 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldEUR 1,996,250 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
702416 Feb 2019RM Sotheby’s · Paris 20191959 BMW 507 Roadster Series IIUnsoldEstimate EUR 2,000,000 to EUR 2,200,000Auction evidence
7015718 Jan 2019RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20191958 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldUSD 2,175,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
701277 Feb 2018RM Sotheby’s · Paris 20181958 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldEUR 1,776,875 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
7004427 May 2017RM Sotheby’s · Villa Erba 20171957 BMW 507 Roadster Series IUnsoldEstimate EUR 1,700,000 to EUR 2,000,000Auction evidence
7004420 Aug 2016RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20161957 BMW 507 Roadster Series IUnsoldEstimate USD 2,400,000 to USD 2,700,000Auction evidence
701313 Feb 2016RM Sotheby’s · Paris 20161957 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldEUR 2,016,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
7020510 Dec 2015RM Sotheby’s · New York - Driven By Disruption 20151959 BMW 507 Roadster Series IIUnsoldEstimate USD 2,300,000 to USD 2,600,000Auction evidence
701568 Mar 2014RM Sotheby’s · Amelia Island 20141958 BMW 507 Series II RoadsterSoldUSD 2,420,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidenceThe catalogue lists engine 40024. The verified original engine 40167 accompanied it.
7018021 Nov 2013RM Sotheby’s · New York - Art of the Automobile 20131958 BMW 507 Series II RoadsterSoldUSD 1,650,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
7020319 Jan 2012RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20121959 BMW 507 Roadster Series IISoldUSD 990,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
7019220 Aug 2011RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20111958 BMW 507 RoadsterSoldUSD 1,072,500 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
7004821 May 2011RM Sotheby’s · Villa d'Este 20111957 BMW 507 Roadster Series ISoldEUR 728,000 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
7001531 Oct 2007RM Sotheby’s · Automobiles of London 20071957 BMW 507 RoadsterSoldGBP 423,500 · Published sold priceAuction evidence
7001028 Jan 2005RM Sotheby’s · Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona 20051957 BMW 507 RoadsterSoldUSD 346,500 · Published sold priceAuction evidence

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Factory specification and chronology

Public introduction
1955
Production
1956–1959
Factory purpose
Road
Body styles
Roadster

Alternative names

Also recorded as Dream of the Isar.

Documented variants

Details shown here apply to the named factory configuration.
VariantProductionBody styleCoachbuilderWheelbaseFactory specificationDocumented examples
BMW 507 Roadster Series I————Road7004470048
BMW 507 Roadster Series II————Road700817015670175

Individual chassis histories

  • BMW 507 Roadster chassis 70156

    The Pray 507 competed in American club racing before Malcolm S. Pray Jr. acquired it in 1972. RM lists engine 40024 and reports that the rebuilt original engine 40167 was supplied with the car.

Sources

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