BMW 507 Roadster
1956–1959

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Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
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Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The BMW 507 Roadster occupies the highest rung of automotive collectibility, classified as a Holy Grail car with only 252 examples produced between 1956 and 1959. This ultra-low production volume, combined with its status as one of the most historically significant German sports cars ever built, places it in a category where transactions are exceptionally rare and pricing data is sparse.
The US market has recorded no tracked sales of the 507 in the past 12 months, and no active listings are currently available. This absence of transactional data reflects the extreme illiquidity typical of cars at this caliber—when examples do change hands, they often move through private negotiation or specialized European auction houses rather than mainstream channels.
The disconnect between the 507's maximum collectibility rating and its recorded low desirability score warrants explanation: the low desirability reading likely reflects the absence of recent US transactions rather than diminished appeal. These cars are held by serious collectors and rarely offered for sale, creating a data vacuum rather than a market signal of weakness.
Without recent comparable sales in the tracked US market, establishing current valuations or near-term price direction is not possible from available data. Prospective buyers or sellers of a 507 would need to consult specialized marque experts and review European auction results, where these cars command seven-figure valuations reflective of their rarity and historical significance.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
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- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.