BMW Group Classic presents Elvis' completely restored 507 roadster
13 Aug 2016|1,134 views
The glittering comeback is now following one of the most spectacular classic car discoveries of recent times. The BMW 507 was driven by American musician Elvis Presley, famous already at that time as the 'King of Rock'n'Roll', while he was doing his military service in Germany.
After that, it disappeared for nearly 50 years and was believed to have been lost before returning to the limelight. After almost two years of exacting restoration work, BMW Group Classic is presenting the roadster for the first time in a public arena. Restored to its original condition, it will be exhibited on 21st August 2016 at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California.
The BMW 507 with chassis number 70079 will be on view for visitors to the popular classic car show exactly as it was when soldier Elvis Presley took delivery of the car on 20th December 1958 - paintwork finished in Feather White, the 148bhp V8 aluminium engine under the bonnet, centre-lock rims, black-and-white interior and a Becker Mexico radio.
"The opportunity to bring back the BMW 507 owned by the King of Rock'n'Roll to us here in Munich for purposes of restoration in accordance with the wishes of the previous owner, Jack Castor, was a dream come true for all those involved," commented Ulrich Knieps, Head of BMW Group Classic. "This was an exceptionally fascinating project. The outcome is not simply a source of great pride to us. Jack would undoubtedly have been delighted by the outcome."
The glittering comeback is now following one of the most spectacular classic car discoveries of recent times. The BMW 507 was driven by American musician Elvis Presley, famous already at that time as the 'King of Rock'n'Roll', while he was doing his military service in Germany.
After that, it disappeared for nearly 50 years and was believed to have been lost before returning to the limelight. After almost two years of exacting restoration work, BMW Group Classic is presenting the roadster for the first time in a public arena. Restored to its original condition, it will be exhibited on 21st August 2016 at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California.
The BMW 507 with chassis number 70079 will be on view for visitors to the popular classic car show exactly as it was when soldier Elvis Presley took delivery of the car on 20th December 1958 - paintwork finished in Feather White, the 148bhp V8 aluminium engine under the bonnet, centre-lock rims, black-and-white interior and a Becker Mexico radio.
"The opportunity to bring back the BMW 507 owned by the King of Rock'n'Roll to us here in Munich for purposes of restoration in accordance with the wishes of the previous owner, Jack Castor, was a dream come true for all those involved," commented Ulrich Knieps, Head of BMW Group Classic. "This was an exceptionally fascinating project. The outcome is not simply a source of great pride to us. Jack would undoubtedly have been delighted by the outcome."
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