1959 BMW 507 Series II Roadster
- Engine
- 3.2L all-aluminium V8, ~160 hp (rebuilt)
- Colour
- 'Federweiss' (white)
Chassis 70227 is a Series II example of the BMW 507 roadster, one of only 252 built between 1956 and 1959 to a design by Albrecht Graf Goertz. Originally delivered to HRH Prince Constantine II of Greece and retaining its original Greek registration plates, the car passed to its current long-term owner in 1989, who commissioned a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration by Munich-based BMW specialist Brummer in the early 1990s. Since then it has accumulated around 55,000 kilometres across numerous prestigious historic events including four participations in the Mille Miglia.
Ownership
- 2020-10-11Auction saleSold €1,800,000 (≈ $1.98M)
- → 1961Factory deliveryHRH Prince Constantine II of Greecefull documentation
The car carried Greek plate '36' during the Prince's ownership and was fitted with a Nardi steering wheel and Becker Mexico radio with automatic antenna. A copy of the sale agreement to the subsequent owner survives.
- 1961 →Private saleSecond owner after Prince Constantinepartial documentation
Acquired the car from Prince Constantine in 1961 per surviving contract; no further details about this individual are given in the catalogue.
- 1989 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Purchased in Greece when the car was in poor condition, then commissioned a comprehensive ground-up restoration by Munich-based BMW specialist Brummer at a cost of 300,000 DM, completed within roughly three years.
Competition
- —2000km Durch Deutschland
- —Mille Miglia
The car took part four times in total; Mille Miglia correspondence from 1997 is among the accompanying documentation.
- —Tour Auto
- —Trofeo Balenario
Entered on two occasions.
- —Eifel Klassik
Participated four times in total.
- —Kitzbuhl Rally
Entered on two occasions.
- —Ennstal Klassik
Entered on two occasions.
- —BMW 507 60th Anniversary Gathering
One of eight BMW 507 gatherings attended post-restoration; this specific event marked the model's 60th anniversary.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1992RestorationBrummer
Comprehensive nut-and-bolt rebuild carried out to the highest standard by Munich BMW V8 and 507 specialist Brummer, completed within a three-year window agreed at the outset. The bodywork colour was changed from dark silver to the period-correct shade 'Federweiss' (white), the interior was retrimmed in dark blue leather, and a matching soft-top was fitted. The engine was fully rebuilt and is estimated to produce 160 hp. The odometer was reset to zero upon completion.
The agreed cost was 300,000 DM. The car covered a short proving distance after completion before being declared ready. Work was commissioned by the current owner shortly after acquisition in 1989.
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