BMW 507 Debut
When the Frankfurt Motor Show opened in late 1955, the principal BMW attractions were two sporting variations of the V-8-powered 502: the 503 and the 507. Though both models were designed by Count Albrecht von Goertz, it was the spectacular 507 Roadster that stole the show.
BMW’s striking roadster was so pure and perfect from all angles that it immediately took its place among the all-time great automotive designs. Possessing sweeping, harmonious lines, a purposeful revision of the classic kidney grille, uniquely styled side vents, and aggressive rear haunches, the 507’s lightweight aluminum body appeared to be stretched over its mechanical underpinnings and evoked speed and efficiency even at rest.
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