Photos – BMW Superbly Repaired Elvis Presley’s Classic 507

Naturally it had been a daunting task to revive the roadster to its former glory. Even BMW admitted that the situation of the automobile actually was a reason for concern. The first areas of the body and other components were nearly all present and intact, but the automobile had lost its engine and gearbox, while a corner axle was an alternative element of unknown origin. Rust was also eating away at a floor assembly, the seats were worn and there clearly was no instrument panel at all.

Based on BMW, the engine for the restoration was completely rebuilt from spare parts, beginning with the 3.2-liter V8 getting reconditioned precisely in conformity with the initial specifications of the BMW 507. And when it stumbled on giving the classic a brand new coat of paint, BMW didn’t turn to modern-day processes. Instead, the automaker applied the primer coat, the filler and the utmost effective coat employing a procedure that corresponds to the technology used some 60 years ago. This allowed BMW to steer clear of the excessive color brilliance that’s desired in the current cars, but is deemed inappropriate on classic cars.

“The opportunity to bring back the BMW 507 owned by the King of Rock’n’Roll to us here in Munich for purposes of restoration in accordance with the wishes of the previous owner, Jack Castor, was a dream come true for all those involved,” commented Ulrich Knieps, Head of BMW Group Classic. “This was an exceptionally fascinating project. The outcome is not simply a source of great pride to us. Jack would undoubtedly have been delighted by the outcome.”