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BMW 501 2.6 V8 — 1955

Baroque angel that has been in the same family since the early seventies. A stalled renovation project with great potential to be restored to its former glory.

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Lot Number
16792
Location
Skövde

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"A good starting point for BMW's first major challenge to Mercedes from the fifties."

Description

501 V8 sold new in Sweden. According to the register it entered the family in 1971 but could probably have been earlier. It was used extensively for excursions and meetings during the seventies. At some point during the eighties, a renovation was started, including replacing a threshold and acquiring a lot of parts, among them NOS bumpers and a couple of older ones in decent condition. Many parts are packed and labeled.
Carfax Free history (5)

Technical data

Year
1955/1955
Registration date
1955-06-15
Mileage
7854 km
Kw / hp
70 / 95
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Textil
Colour
Blue

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    The car has been stationary for a long time and no attempt to start it has been made.

  • Interior condition

    The original interior has held up quite well, though there are some flaws, and carpets, textiles, and rubber details are quite dry due to age. The headliner is in good condition. There's a seat cover on the front seat.

  • Exterior condition

    The paint is likely mostly original. The floor and frame look sound, with one threshold replaced during the renovation, and there is some rust damage on the right front fender. Otherwise, the panels are intact without any damage.

  • General condition

    Almost a complete object. Straight (perhaps the wrong term for BMW's curviest model) in the bodywork, and many parts are available to use or replicate.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 1974-01-23
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1955-06-15 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1955-06-15
Senast godkända besiktning: 1973-09-30
Besiktigad tom: 1974-07-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 2

Location and viewing Information

Location: Skövde

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Mårten Carlsson
+46 734 17 49 90
marten@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2024-05-30.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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