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01-05-2025
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Exceptionally Original 1958 BMW 507 Roadster Headlines Villa d'Este Auction
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious One of the most iconic sports cars of the postwar era, a remarkably original 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster, will be offered at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este Auction on May 24, 2025, by Broad Arrow Auctions. With an estimated value between €2,000,000 and €2,300,000, the car stands out not only for its rarity—just 252 units were built—but for its extraordinary provenance and preservation. Chassis number 70127 was delivered new in April 1958 to Wilhelm Bartels of Braunschweig, Germany, who gifted it to his 17-year-old wife, Elisabeth. The Federweiss-painted roadster, with a two-tone black and white interior, remained in the Bartels family for an astonishing 46 years. During that time, it was consistently maintained by the same mechanic, who also carried out a front disc brake upgrade—a testament to the meticulous care it received. Regarded as a design triumph by Albrecht Graf von Goertz, the 507's sculpted aluminum body, paired with a 3.2-liter V8 and four-speed manual transmission, aimed to rival the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. However, its steep price tag—more than twice its projected cost—led to limited production and made it a choice only for the elite. Celebrity owners included Elvis Presley, Alain Delon, and Ursula Andress. Following its sale by the Bartels family in 2004, the car passed to Horst Kölpin, who preserved its condition while respecting its legacy. In 2018, it entered the hands of only its third owner. Remarkably, just seven kilometers have been added since that transition. Accompanied by its original German registration document and factory-issued owner's manual, this unrestored example is eligible for premier concours and driving events around the world. It offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable and historically significant BMWs ever built—one with a story as elegant as its design. See it here.
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17-02-2025
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Broad Arrow Offers Exquisite 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A stunning 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster, one of only 253 ever built, is poised to be a highlight at Broad Arrow Auctions' The Amelia Auction on March 8, 2025. With an estimated value between $2.1 million and $2.3 million, this exceptionally rare German roadster represents one of the most collectible BMW models in existence. Chassis No. 70110 is an exquisitely documented example, verified by BMW Classic's Expertise Book and Zertifikat. Originally delivered in Silver Metallic, this 507 was displayed at the BMW Pavilion in Munich before being sold to its first owner in Caracas, Venezuela. Over the decades, it has passed through the hands of notable collectors in Germany and the United States, undergoing a meticulous restoration between 2006 and 2008. The 507's handcrafted aluminum bodywork, designed by Albrecht Graf von Goertz, remains one of the most celebrated automotive designs of all time. This example retains key factory-original features, including its date-coded Rudge wheels and rare factory-installed hardtop. Under the hood, the lightweight 3.2-liter aluminum V8 engine, producing 148 horsepower, is paired with a four-speed ZF manual transmission, making it a true grand touring machine of its era. Restored to a concours-worthy standard, this 507 boasts an interior finished in rich red leather with period-correct details, a Becker Europa radio, and an ivory-white steering wheel. The accompanying BMW Classic "Black Book" confirms the car's originality, earning it a coveted Category 1 rating with an impressive score of 900 out of 1,000 points in BMW's stringent evaluation. Eligible for the world's most prestigious concours d'elegance and historic driving events, this 1958 BMW 507 Series II presents an extraordinary opportunity for collectors. Having previously appeared at The Quail Motorsports Gathering in 2016, it now awaits its next chapter as a centerpiece in an elite automotive collection. Broad Arrow Group, Inc. ('Broad Arrow Group') and its subsidiaries, Broad Arrow Auctions, Broad Arrow Capital and Collectors Garage represent the collective vision of its founders, team members, and partners — to be the best advisor, marketplace, and financier for car collectors, with integrity, trust, and innovation. Broad Arrow Group is a holding company founded to develop and operate a portfolio of businesses and brands that address the needs of various segments of the collector car market and to transform the collector car industry. Learn more at
