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.
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| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70156 | 8 Mar 2014RM Sotheby’s · Amelia Island 20141958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster | SoldUSD 2,420,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceThe catalogue lists engine 40024. The verified original engine 40167 accompanied it. |
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Chassis and provenance
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.
Explore the BMW 507 Roadster guide- Aug 1962 · Mid-Ohio SCCA race
RM cites surviving records of Alan Friedland racing chassis 70156 at the Northeast Ohio Regional Races.
Event evidence - 17 Aug 1972 · Acquired by Malcolm S. Pray Jr.
RM cites the title reassignment from the original owner to the Pray Automobile Corporation.
Event evidence