The BMW 507 Ultimate Build Thread!!!

[useless tony]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-bmw-507/

[A12pilot]

It seems the ones that sell on BaT or other sites have been passed around a lot. Me thinks dealers buy and sell these as I don't think if owned by a true enthusiast, it would be crossing the blocks so many times. This is the third time for this one. The red one at Mecum has had several "no-sales" and there have been a few others. Lots incorrect with that one from a concourse standpoint, but I'd be thrilled with it. Better than a homemade pile of parts built from who knows what!!!

I'll have an update next week on mine!

Cheers
Dave

[A12pilot]

A festabulous day today! "Let the wurd go fourth from this time and place, to Yenkonians and Lurkers alike: Mein 507R ist fertig!!!" Well, at least that's what Google translates it to be. So in English, MY 507R is DONE!!!!!

A six and a half year journey is complete. Is it really ever complete? Don't answer that, since I still need to chrome the bumpers. This was no small endeavour emotionally, spiritually., and most importantly, financially. BMW stands for "Bring Money With" when you head in for service, and nothing about this car could have been further from that truth.

Things learned from the build: Metal shaping, metal de-shaping, the average price per pound of recycled scrap metal, and there is a weight limit for the trash on Thursday. I do know I'll never build another one. Although since taking inventory of leftover parts, I probably could seeing's how I bought multiples of things I forgot I had!

A round of "Thank a Yous" to all of you here. Everyone's encouragement through this endeavor has kept me going when the stumbling blocks were in front of me. Bringing the car to MCACN for you all to see was a highlight for me, and I'm sure a massive disappointment for Bob. More photos to come as I get ready for the last article for the BMW Classic Car Club's Spring edition magazine.

WOOHOO!!!!! Now what do I build next?

Cheers
Dave

[SS427]

Incredible build and was a pleasure watching the past several years. I am proud of what I have built and accomplished over the years but nothing compares to the skills of making one from scratch. Certainly a feather in your hat and a very large one at that.

[AnthonyS]

Das ist gut!

[AnthonyS]

Seriously, I echo the sentiments that you've already received, and will certainly continue to receive.

außergewöhnlich beeindruckend!

Cheers!
Anthony

[olredalert]

----Dave,,,I have been super impressed thru out your saga. Today, I am officially monumentally impressed. It may be a bit too soon, but I wonder how your "repro" will perform as compared to an original. My thought is that yours will surpass, maybe, in several areas. Congratulations many times over!....Bill S

[dykstra]

Congrats Super Dave! Looks fantastic!! You out did yourself on this build! Words can’t express how cool this is.

[Too Many Projects]

Super cool !!
But, no pics with the top up ? I have to be the one to ask, is that done ???

[big gear head]

Awesome, amazing, fabulous, fantastic, incredible, far out, COOL!