The BMW 507 Ultimate Build Thread!!!

[Z282NV]

Dave, do you know this 1959 507 coming up at Mecum Kissimmee auction in January 2023? It should go for a pretty penny!

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0123-54...-507-roadster/

[A12pilot]

Joe,

That’s an extremely late Series II, only ten from the last one. Once again, an owner passes on and everything of his gets sold. This one, Chassis #143, so for just shy of $2mil USD last weekend.



While at MCACN, I was chatting with John Kraman thanking him for the kind words when announcing my 68 Mustang selling at Mecum Dallas a few years ago, and the subject of my 507 build came up. Understandably, he questioned my sanity but did mention this car although nothing had been announced. Now here it is!

Looks like a road trip to Kissimmee!!

Thanks for the positive comments guys! Oh, and the Shark Nose M6 is on my list or at least a nice 635CSI. They’re out there!!

Cheers
Dave

[Z282NV]

Originally Posted by A12pilot

......Looks like a road trip to Kissimmee!!......

It is at no reserve as well!

[BCreekDave]

Originally Posted by A12pilot

Joe,

That’s an extremely late Series II, only ten from the last one. Once again, an owner passes on and everything of his gets sold.

Very true. Going to miss seeing these cars around Dayton. They will be scattered to the wind now.

[cook_dw]

Updates home skillet?

[A12pilot]

Hey Darrel,

I’ve been doing small stuff not too worthy of updates, but will post up more next month since I’m sporting some vacation time and I’ll be able to get more things done on it. I’ve been side tracked with a Lucas Electric disaster on the XKE which replacing one switch has resulted in a total rewiring, new interior, and who knows what else! Yep, two projects at once. I mean, I have to keep the Super Dave moniker alive somehow!

Right I’m building a body dolly for it so I can move it in and out of the shop for sanding and priming when necessary. I’m also having the side and front grilles CNCed along with valve covers cast for the 215 replicating the factory covers exactly. Hunting for an engine builder at the moment too.

Merry Christmas to you!!

Cheers
Dave

[Z282NV]

$1.6 million for the 507 at MECUM. Ahhh, almost anyone can buy one but not too many people can make one from scratch. Not only that I am sure Dave's 507 will be enjoyed much more.

[A12pilot]

Yeah, you can say that again, Joe! This car will be WELL used when done!

And speaking of that, vacation starts tomorrow so updates later this month to come!

Cheers
Dave

[A12pilot]

I posted this photo in my Jag thread but since it’s of the 507 too, might as well show it here too!

Big smiles walking out there and seeing what looks like a real car looking at me!!!!

More to come….

Cheers
Dave

[Lee Stewart]