{"id":176128,"date":"2016-04-24T10:40:20","date_gmt":"2016-04-24T10:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=176128"},"modified":"2024-02-28T02:41:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T02:41:45","slug":"1957%e2%86%921959-bmw-507-series-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1957%e2%86%921959-bmw-507-series-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"1957 BMW 507 Series II"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>1957\u21921959 BMW 507 Series II<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">In 1957 BMW revised their flagship 507 to include more rear cabin space and changed minor details to refine the model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To increase space behind the rear wheels, BMW removed the valence and reduced the size of the fuel tank from 120 to 65 liters.<\/p>\n<p>Compression was increased to 7.8:1 which increased power from 140 to 150bhp at 5000 rpm.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1957_BMW_507SeriesII-0-1536.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1957_BMW_507SeriesII-0-1536.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1957_BMW_507SeriesII-0-1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1957_BMW_507SeriesII-0-1536-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1957_BMW_507SeriesII-0-1536-1024x756.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1957_BMW_507SeriesII-0-1536-100x74.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1957_BMW_507SeriesII-0-1536-770x568.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1957_BMW_507SeriesII-0-1536-293x216.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1957_BMW_507SeriesII-0-1536-1400x1034.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<h3>In Detail<\/h3>\n<table class=\"cardetails\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">submitted by<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/garage\/72036\/index.html\">Richard Owen<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Series Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">production years<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1957 &#8211; 1959<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">built at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Munich, Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">price $<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">$ 8,988<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engine<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">90\u00b0 V8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">position<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Front, Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">aspiration<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Natural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">block material<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Aluminum Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">valvetrain<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">OHV 2 Valves \/ Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">displacement<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">3160 cc \/ 192.8 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bore<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">82.0 mm \/ 3.23 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">stroke<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">75.0 mm \/ 2.95 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">compression<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">7.8:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">power<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">111.9 kw \/ 150 bhp @ 5000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">specific output<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">47.47 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bhp\/weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">117.19 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">torque<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">222.0 nm \/ 163.7 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">body \/ frame<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Aluminum &amp; Tubular Steel over Steel Frame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">driven wheels<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">RWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">wheel type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Metal Discs or Optional Ridge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front brakes<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear brakes<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Drums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">f suspension<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Double Wishbones w\/Coil Springs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">r suspension<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Rigid Axle w\/Coil Springs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">curb weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1280 kg \/ 2822 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">wheelbase<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2400 mm \/ 94.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front track<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1445 mm \/ 56.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear track<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1425 mm \/ 56.1 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">length<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">4380 mm \/ 172.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">width<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1650 mm \/ 65.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">height<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1300 mm \/ 51.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">transmission<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">4-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">tran clutch<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Single Plate Dry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">top speed<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~200 kph \/ 124.3 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 60 mph<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~8.8 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 1\/4 mile<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~16.5 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">fuel capacity<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">65 litres or 17.16 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-1024.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-1024-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-1024-100x63.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-1024-770x484.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-1024-293x184.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<h4>\u00a0\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=164&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1098790\">1959 BMW 507 Series II 70244<\/a> &#8211; sold for $1,815,000<\/b> A Very Late Series II Example. Outfitted with Front Disc Brakes and Rudge Wheels. Sale Includes a Factory BMW Hardtop. Stunningly Presented in White with Black Leather. A Well-Prepared Example of the Iconic BMW 507.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3212\/1.html\">The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1093861-1024.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-276197\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1093861-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1093861-1024\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=164&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1093861\">1958 BMW 507 Series II 70157<\/a> &#8211; sold for $1,925,000<\/b> Perfectly Outftted with Disc Brakes, Rudge Wheels, a Five-Speed. Gearbox and a Hardtop. Expertly Restored by UK\u2019s Noted TT Workshops. Stunningly Presented in Midnight Blue with Dark Red Leather. Veteran of High-Level Concours and Driving Events. An Exceptionally Pure and Correct 507. A Well-Known and Highly Regarded Example.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3171\/1.html\">2014 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1085867-1024.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-276195\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1085867-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1085867-1024\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=164&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1085867\">1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster 70156<\/a> &#8211; sold for $2,420,000<\/b> Offered from the Pray Collection. Two owners from new; single ownership since 1972. Offered with original engine, number 40167, verified by BMW Classic. Factory Rudge wheels, a Becker Mexico radio, and a factory hardtop. Impeccable purity and provenance.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3111\/1.html\">Amelia Island 2014 by RM Auctions<\/a><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-10241.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-10241.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-10241.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-10241-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-10241-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-10241-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-10241-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-10241-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098790-10241-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=164&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1085452\">1958 BMW 507 Series II 70134<\/a> &#8211; sold for $1,815,000<\/b> Among the Most Desirable European Sports Cars of the 1950s. One of Only 252 Examples Ever Built. Highly Sought-After Series II Model. Elegant White over Blue Color Scheme. Very Original, Matching-Numbers Example. Single-Family Ownership for Almost 30 Years. Featured on the Cover of Roundel Magazine. Offered with Original Workshop Manual, Service Records, and History File. Eligible for the Best. International Events Including the Mille Miglia.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3109\/1.html\">The Amelia Island Auction by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1077309-1024.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-276194\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1077309-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1077309-1024\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=164&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1077309\">1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster 70180<\/a> &#8211; sold for $1,650,000<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p>1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster Chassis no. 70180 Engine no. 40188 Body no. 1179. Offered here is a desirable Series II variant with increased engine output and a little additional space behind the seats, offering those taller drivers a more comfortable seating position. It has been beautifully restored in striking Silver with contrasting handsome Green leather upholstery, making it an elegant, period-correct, and beautifully subtle alternative to the sea of white 507s more often offered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3041\/1.html\">RM&#8217;s Art of the Automobile<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1024207.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-276193\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1024207.jpg\" alt=\"1024207\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=164&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1024207\">1958 BMW 507 70183<\/a> &#8211; sold for $962,500<\/b> Refined Series II Example. Beautifully Presented Throughout. Nearly 30 Years in a Prestigious Private Collection. One of the Most Desirable European Sports Cars Built. One of Only 252 507s Produced.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2786\/1.html\">2012 Scottsdale Auction by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1008100.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-276192\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1008100.jpg\" alt=\"1008100\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=164&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1008100\">1958 BMW 507 Roadster 70192<\/a> &#8211; sold for $1,072,500<\/b> Offered from the Lyon Family Collection. Formerly owned by \u201cBond Girl\u201d Ursula Andress. Believed to have been gifted to Andress by Elvis Presley. One of only 253 examples built.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2713\/1.html\">2011 Monterey Auction by RM<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1108481-1024.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-276184\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1108481-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1108481-1024\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=164&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=995664\">1957 BMW 507 70048<\/a> &#8211; sold for \u20ac728,000<\/b> From the highly-respected Panini Collection. An extremely original Series II example, with its original hardtop. Delivered new to Zurich; believed only three owners from new. Well documented, with long-term single ownership. One of only 251 examples built.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/2656\/1.html\">RM 2011 Villa d\u2019Este Auction<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1957\u21921959 BMW 507 Series II In 1957 BMW revised their flagship 507 to include more rear cabin space and changed minor details to refine the model. To increase space behind the rear wheels, BMW removed the valence and reduced the size of the fuel tank from 120 to 65 liters. Compression was increased to 7.8:1 which increased power from 140 to 150bhp at 5000 rpm. In Detail submitted by Richard Owen type Series Production Car production years 1957 &#8211; 1959 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":176139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2185,226,9348,17105],"tags":[2536,16842,228,2535,19734,6444,6879,19701,13061,17106],"class_list":["post-176128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1950s","category-bmw","category-guides","category-model-guides-production-cars","tag-1950s","tag-1950s-cars","tag-bmw","tag-bmw-507","tag-bmw-model-guides-507","tag-bmw-model-in-depth","tag-bmw-non-m-car-in-depth","tag-bmw-model-guides-production-cars","tag-car-profiles","tag-model-guides-production-cars"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>1957 BMW 507 Series II<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1957\u21921959-bmw-507-series-ii\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"1957 BMW 507 Series II\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"1957\u21921959 BMW 507 Series II In 1957 BMW revised their flagship 507 to include more rear cabin space and changed minor details to refine the model. 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