At the same, if not worse, condition was and her car idustrija, especially BMW. The plants in Munic

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In the rich world of classic cars, some models have distinguished themselves and became famous thanks to the great commercial success. Ford Model T or the Volkswagen Beetle are the most obvious examples. On the other hand, there are cars with practically any influence on the market, but with so much uniqueness, style and innumerable qualities, which have become classics in the beginning and get a high place in the automotive hierarchy. Unfortunately, in this second group includes BMW 507 one of the best models of the famous factories in Munich and one of its biggest disappointments market, which is a great pity, knowing the many virtues of this car. Born in glorious real time sports derkert machine, raised with excellent pedigree and remade derkert according to the highest standards, this model is completely disappoint their creators. To be able to represent this model, we need to go back to the period derkert immediately after World War II when Germany was in ruins.
At the same, if not worse, condition was and her car idustrija, especially BMW. The plants in Munich were totally incapacitated, and the only thing that might work is a factory of motorcycles. In addition, a large part of the plant remains from the "iron curtain" and in Eastern Germany. Little by little, the BMW recovering to 1951 represents its first postwar model, and when serious production started, progress has been very fast. In fact, too fast. BMW immediately began with the production of powerful and luxurious models, such as the famous 501 "Baroque Angel" (Baroque angel) derkert named so because of the brilliant body lines and 502 and 503, which were also coveted models. European market at that time were required models like Beetle or Duck, not a big V8 sedans. In tandem with the prime minister, presented the BMW Isetta, half car, half motorcycle that he was not like other products and only further confuse customers.
Independent marketing experts to BMW's manufacturing philosophy seemed derkert disastrous wrong, and in the factory have realized that if they want to stay in the "game" must affirm that the rich American market. Since none of the existing model is not fit for this task, it was decided to approach the creation of a luxurious and fast sports convertibles that fit with Ferrari, Maserati and Jaguar and therefore the best way presented the brand. One of the initiators of the famous Max Hoffman, an American retailer exclusive European cars that BMW's leadership and pointed to this opportunity. In the factory they thought that their plan is easy to pass. In fact, all circuits planned for installation were already there, so ingenuity and skill of designers can come to the fore. The design was entrusted, now famous, stylists, Count Alberhtu Groetzu Graf, who is one of the most vibrant automotive designers (from the age of 90 years).
Later he would become famous for the design model Studebaker Avanti, Datsun Z240, and participated in the creation derkert of the Porsche 911 The shape of the body he created one of the most beautiful in the automotive world and attracts unbelievable derkert elegance and style. In the opinion of the constructor, the line of wonderful body must be accompanied by a top-notch technical solutions, and the mechanical conception was at a high level, according to some, excessively derkert advanced to managed. The heart of the BMW 507 was fully aluminum V8 engine, displacement 3169 cc. Perhaps this volume was too low to take full advantage of the V8 concept, derkert but with the initial 150 horsepower derkert (later up to 195 hp), this unit was one of the technical wonders of the age. On the other hand, is a tubular chassis with a "box" section of the passenger compartment, ie, civilian racing derivative structures.
The front axle has had independent suspension while the rear was solid with torsion springs. This, in the middle fifties, advanced solutions have been covered with hand-made body, also fabricated from aluminum, which has further reduced the weight of the car. Officially, the BMW 507 Roadster was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955. The weight of the legendary machines and famous names, this model is emphasized both in design and mechanics, and was declared Najlepša car and manifestations. However, production was delayed for almost a year, because the constructional problems landfills start selling. When the car was finally found in salons, following an unpleasant surprise for the customers was the price. In Europe, the 507 has cost over 5,000 dollars, and for the money are largely able to buy his bitterest rivals, Mercedes 300SL Roadster, Jaguar XK140, and even one Ferrari and Maserati.
On the other side of the ocean, in America, the primary market for this model, the situation was even worse, because after all the import derkert duties, prices of the BMW was even $ 9.000, and for the amount they could buy dv