1958 BMW 501 série3

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20000 - 30000 EUR
1958 BMW 501 série3
Entirely original vehicle In the same hands for 37 years First BMW produced after the war French registration Sold without MOT Chassis n° 48366 After the World War II, the German industry was devastated. Faced with the difficulties of the country, companies are forced to diversify their production to stay afloat to the point that the factories remaining in possession of BMW will be devoted to the production of pots and pans! In 1948, the Bavarian brand finally obtains the authorization of American authorities and the financial support to relaunch its production of motorcycles and will end up very quickly by proposing cars in small series. In 1951, the 501 was the first car manufactured and marketed by BMW after the Second World War. An elegant, status-oriented sedan, it was to reinstate the Munich firm in the luxury segment. Between tradition and modernity, it combined the inline six-cylinder engine from the 326 with numerous innovations designed to improve safety, such as the location of the fuel tank and resistance to side impacts. Despite its great comfort, low fuel consumption and flawless reliability, its commercial success was mixed, which makes it a relatively rare car on the market today. The model we present in these pages is a BMW 501 of the third series produced to only 150 copies in 1958. Equipped with the 2077 cc M337/3 engine, it developed 72 hp for a total weight of 1,340 kg. According to our research, it was in the Lyon region from 1978 to 1984 and then in the Manche before its current owner took possession of it in November 1984. Used very regularly as a leisure vehicle by the latter, it will be regularly maintained. As a professional of the brand in the north of France, he will take particular care to maintain it without ever restoring it. At first glance, the general appearance is very satisfactory. Kept dry, the floors are free of corrosion and the bodywork has a delightful patina. The interior is in the same condition, with upholstery and headliner in good shape. The dashboard is almost flawless, complete and functional (54,890 km on the odometer). Starting at the first solicitation, let’s remember that this is a car capable of accommodating six passengers, all with a reasonable consumption of 10 liters per 100 km. Perfect for our period!
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