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1957 BMW 503 Series I Cabriolet is up for auction

At the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show BMW revealed a two-door 2+2 gran turismo, the BMW 503, which was produced until 1959 as Series I (until 1957) and Series II. Production was suspended due to huge financial losses, and only 413 cars left the production lines, 139 of which were Cabriolets. One Series I car, the 1957 BMW 503 Series I Cabriolet is up for auction.

This car is one of only 78 Cabriolets from Series I and was purchased new in 1957 in the United States with chassis number 69091. From October 2018 to July 2023 the car was fully restored by Hoffes Restorations and EBS Engineering in the Netherlands. The restoration included painting in BMW Fjord Blue complemented by a Blue Sonnenland convertible hood with Cognac upholstery, and the total work cost more than €125,000.

The car is in excellent condition and is a good opportunity for collectors to enrich their collections. It is equipped with an aluminum/magnesium body, bonnet, doors and bootlid, a mirror on the driver’s side, and a dark blue canvas roof. Inside, the front seats are upholstered in brown leather that also covers the door panels, rear bench and upper part of the dashboard, with matching carpets.

Under the bonnet is a 3.2-L V8 engine with 140 bhp (104 kW) and 164 lb-ft (222 Nm) of torque, and after inspection BMW Classic has confirmed the engine number is matching.

This BMW 503 is estimated at €300,000 – €400,000 EUR. The auction will take place on July 27, 2024 at Gut Kaltenbrunn on Lake Tegernsee, Germany.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1957 BMW 503 Series I Cabriolet is up for auction
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1961 Porsche 356B Reutter is up for auction

Between 1960 and 1963, Porsche produced the second version of its first production car, the 356 B, built on the T5 body type. In 1962, it was replaced by the T6 body type, and almost 40,000 cars left the production line. One of them, the 1961 Porsche 356B Reutter is up for auction.

This example is finished in Aetna Blue, and is in good condition. It is equipped with a left mirror, 1600 Super badging, a single decklid grille, and body-colored bumpers with chrome overriders, integrated exhaust outlets, Koni shock absorbers, and four-wheel finned drum brakes. In 2010, the car was refurbished, which included repainting, replacing or refinishing various trim pieces and badges.

Inside, the front bucket seats and rear jump seats are trimmed in gray leather that also covers the door panels. There are also gray squareweave carpets covered with black Coco mats and rubber floor linings, while the ceiling is covered with a white headliner. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 84,765 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes lap belts, map pockets, and a Blaupunkt push-button radio.

Under the bonnet is a rebuilt and modified replacement 1,720cc flat-four engine, and it should be noted that the current owner replaced Weber carburetors, fuel pump, starter, battery, and distributor as well as repairing the parking brake and various fuel leaks. The engine is paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

This Porsche 356B comes with a tool kit, partial service records, and a California title.

The auction ends on July 23 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $89,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1961 Porsche 356B Reutter is up for auction
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1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A is up for auction

The Porsche 356 is a legend of the German, European and world auto industry. It was produced between 1948 and 1965 in four different series, the original (“pre-A”), 356 A, 356 B and 356 C. Each car, regardless of the series, is a magnet for collectors and all enthusiasts of this German brand. . One example, a 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A is up for auction.

This 356 Pre-A is powered by a replacement 1300S flat-four (P-50039) equipped with 1.6-liter pistons and cylinders, mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Four years ago, the engine was removed and resealed (by Beck’s European), at which time the piston rings were replaced, replacement valves were installed, and the flywheel and clutch were balanced. In the same year, twin Weber carburetors were installed. In 2023, the valves were adjusted, while the oil, spark plugs and fuel filters were replaced.

In 2010, the car was restored which included stripping the Reutter body down to bare metal, installing replacement floor panels, side panels, diagonals, door trim and bumpers, and repainting in its original shade of Azure Blue (Azurblau 522). In 2020, a protective film was applied to the nose, rockers and windshield paint. Also, front disc brakes and a master cylinder were replaced, and Sway-A-Way front torsion bars and Koni rear shocks were installed. It’s mounted on a set of 16″ steel wheels wrapped in 5.50-R16 Michelin X tires.

Inside, tan leather covers the seats and door panels. Additional equipment includes oatmeal square-weave carpets and full-width rubber floor mats, replacement radio with Bluetooth and Pioneer speakers. In front of the driver is a white two-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 55,791 miles (total mileage unknown).

The car comes with an Illinois title in the name of the owner’s LLC.

The auction ends on July 9 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $122,999.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A is up for auction