BMW 507
1956–1959
Lowest price
US$1,512,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$1,512,500
Since 2020 · n=1
Highest price
US$1,512,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
1
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 1 lots

Based on 1 verified auction result
US$1,512,500
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 1 verified United States sale.
Market scores
38
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The BMW 507 occupies the top tier of postwar automotive collectibility, commanding a current median of $1.51 million in the US market. With only 252 units produced between 1956 and 1959, this roadster represents one of the most exclusive European sports cars of its era, and its Holy Grail classification reflects institutional recognition of its historical significance and rarity.
Liquidity for the 507 is extremely limited, with only a single transaction tracked over the past twelve months. This sparse transaction volume means price discovery is episodic rather than continuous, and any quoted median carries correspondingly wide confidence intervals. Buyers and sellers of 507s should expect long holding periods and the need for specialized expertise to close deals.
The desirability rating stands in apparent tension with the collectibility score, suggesting that scarcity and provenance rather than broad collector demand are the primary drivers of valuation. The 507's appeal remains concentrated among a small circle of marque specialists and ultra-high-net-worth collectors with specific aesthetic or historical interests in early postwar German design.
No mileage data, transaction direction, or price trend guidance is available from the current sample. With only one recent sale, establishing whether this price level represents a floor, a peak, or a temporary anomaly is not possible from transaction evidence alone.
Without sufficient recent transaction activity to establish momentum or directional bias, forward projections for the 507 remain speculative. Market movements at this price level tend to track macroeconomic conditions and shifts in ultra-luxury collecting preferences rather than model-specific fundamentals.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$1,512,500
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$12,130
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$20,710
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$1,512,500
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$1,512,500 – US$1,512,500
- Total Sales Tracked1
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.