General description :
Coupé nach langfristiger Restaurierung. Aussergewöhnliches Auto, Gesammtproduktion nur 55 St. Preisabprache persönlich bei der Besichtigung möglich.
1955 BMW 502 Coupé V8 is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Zvonarka 10CZ-617 00 Brno by HUKR spol. s r.o. for €249000.
Car Facts
Car type : CarMake : BMWModel : 502Model Version : Coupé V8Engine size : 3.2Model Year : 1955Sub type : CoupéLocation : Zvonarka 10CZ-617 00 BrnoVehicle Registration : Undefined
Bayerische Motoren Werke i.e. Bavarian Motor Works, the automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company was founded in 1916, starting as an aircraft-engine manufacturer.
Due to restrictions they shifted to motorcycle production in 1923 and consequently to automobiles in 1928 producing DIXI, effectively Austin 7, licensed from the Austin Motor Company.
In the thirties, BMW produced on of the eras most elegant cars 327, which could be ordered as a coupe or cabriolet. In addition, they campaigned 328 successfully in sports car racing, including Mille Miglia where a number of aerodynamic specials were introduced.
Post war era, saw BMW almost bankrupt before rising to its current status as one of the leading premium brands.