1958 BMW 503 Coupé Series II for sale

€198,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Hamburg, Germany

Mileage
85,251 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1958
Power
140 PS (103 kW)

1958 BMW 503 Coupé Series II for Sale in Germany

This 1958 BMW 503 Coupé Series II is a used car showing 85,251 km. It is powered by a petrol engine rated at 140 PS (103 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Black with a Cognac interior.

Albrecht Graf Goertz drew the 503 as a more comfortable touring partner to the 507, and the second series, built from December 1957 to May 1960, ran to 193 cars, 134 of them coupés like this black one. It was kept on the estate of a Norwegian shipowning family and still has its original cognac leather.

The invoices on file show that the mechanicals have been thoroughly overhauled, while body and cabin remain in a remarkably preserved original state. The seller praises its lively performance for a car of the 1950s. It drives on the left and has the floor gear lever of the Series II.

The car is located in Hamburg, Germany.

The BMW 503 uses the 3,168 cc light-alloy V8, rated at 140 PS (104 kW) at 4,800 rpm and 216 Nm at 3,800 rpm, 0 to 100 km/h in 13 seconds and a top speed of 190 km/h, with a four-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels; the Series II mounted it on the engine and replaced the column change with a floor lever.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Black
Interior
Cognac
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
85,251 km
Condition
Used
Location
Hamburg, Germany

Powertrain

Cylinders
8
Power quoted by the dealer
140 PS (103 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Coupe
Doors
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
3,168 cm3

Equipment

Points highlighted by the dealer 6

  • Coupé of the second series, one of 134
  • Original cognac leather upholstery
  • Floor-mounted gear lever of the Series II
  • Extensive mechanical overhaul, documented by invoices
  • Preserved original condition
  • Left-hand drive

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This BMW 503 in the European market

Is this BMW priced above or below the European market?

At €198,500, it sits above the median of €69,985 for the 250 BMW advertised in Europe in 2026. 92% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this BMW be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Hamburg, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this BMW 503 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €16,847 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €198,500, 1078% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1958 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this BMW compare?

85,251 km recorded, against a median of 37,627 km across the BMW advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other BMW are priced closest to this one?

a 2000 car in Italy at €188,000, and a 2001 car in the United Kingdom at €209,957. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this BMW 503, and how does a purchase work?

Thiesen, a professional dealer in Hamburg, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this BMW 503 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Hamburg, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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