Cabriolet BMW 507 Series II Roadster Nr.205 von nur 253

Standort: Gassmann GmbH in Bovenden (PLZ 37120)
Engine Number: 40230
location: 1
interior color: beige
interior type: leather
number of doors: 2
Alte Bundesstraße 48
1959 BMW 507 Series II Roadster
No. 205 from 253 Examples
3,168cc OHV All-Alloy V8 Engine
2 Twin-choke Zenith Carburetors
150bhp at 5,000rpm
4-Speed ZF Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Aluminum Drum Brakes
In previous ownership for nearly 30 years
Stunningly beautiful automotive design icon by Albrecht Graf Goertz
Eligible for the most prestigious events around the Globe
According to BMW archives this 507 was produced on 11.01.1959 and was first delivered in 14.04.1959 to the BMW importer Max Hoffmans Fadex Commercial Corp
located at 487 Park Avenue in New York City. The original VDO gauges situated in the dash read in MPH and Fahrenheit
further suggesting the US market as initial destination
A higher performance second series example
featuring increased engine capacity of the all-aluminum V8 as well as a revised dashboard and a roomier cockpit
accommodating taller drivers
By the 1960s
this BMW 507 is known to have been owned by a Mr. Lacklan M. Mackenzie of Staten Island
and then later
in the 1970s and 1980s
the car was in the hands of Mr. Shane O'Neil of RKO General
Inc
New York
grandson of RKO founder
the renowned Hollywood film studio
A sympathetic restoration was performed in the late 1980s
at which time the striking BMW is believed to have received its previous Black exterior color. Post restoration
the 507 is known to have appeared at various Concours d'Elegance events with much success. The car was acquired by the previous prominent collector in the early 1990s and has since been kept in a climate-controlled environment
Prior to the most recent restoration this stunning 507 Series II Roadster was presented in beautiful condition
and close inspection indicated that the car retains much of its originality and appears not to have been taken apart of neglected in its past. Original components are present and in situ
including the Behr radiator
and many Bosch and Knecht ancillary components
The chrome and brightwork appeared to be largely original
and still in wonderful condition. A very rare original Becker Mexico radio is fitted in the dash
Recently restored to its original blue metallic colour and finished with new leather
carpets and Soft top in Cognac
Brief overview of the work carried out on the BMW 507 Roadster
The complete restoration process was photo documented (over 2,000 images) and recorded in Full HD over 2.5 terabytes (several hundred hours)
Vehicle was completely disassembled into individual parts
Frame Off (each screw
washers
nut
etc.)
Body
Underbody specially sandblasted (Dusting Blaster) and the entire outer skin sanded back by hand down to the aluminum
Chassis substructure would be completely remade by us (sills
running boards
etc.)
Aluminium repaired and welded in various places on the vehicle
Various sheet metal repairs were carried out in the engine compartment
passenger compartment
trunk
Exhaust system completely rebuilt by us from stainless steel (mufflers revised)
Tank system completely overhauled
All attachments to the vehicle are newly chromed
All rubber parts new
Substructure
trunk provided with stone chip protection
Engine compartment painted matt black
Cavity sealing
Redesigned soft top frame
New exterior mirrors installed
Landing gear
The entire front and rear chassis would be revised both technically and visually
Brake lines renewed and galvanized
Wheels newly repaired
Gearbox and Engine
Engine and transmission were technically in excellent condition (measured values and test results available)
Carburettors repaired
cleaned
All seals and wear parts
hose would be made new and replaced
Cooling system completely overhauled
Heating / ventilation system completely overhauled
All components in the engine compartment cleaned
repaired
replaced
depending on the condition
Electrical
Main power cable and all connections renewed
Entire electronics in the vehicle renewed
Becker tube radio repaired
electric antenna replaced
Light system sockets converted to European
Instruments technically and optically revised and converted to European
Painting work
All painting work was carried out exclusively with Glasurit components
Passenger compartment and vehicle completely painted in silver blue (original color from the factory)
Clear coat Glasurit 631
Interior
Insulation renewed
Sit completely
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