BMW built just 78 examples of the BMW 503 Series I convertible. Of those, just 13 were sent directly to the U.S. This is one of them.
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This particular example has remained in California for most of its life, until the ’00s, when it moved to the Netherlands.
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Karl55
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7/13/24 11:20 a.m.
Nice, out of my leage but still very nice.
The 503s are stunning when seen in person. The Prince of Bavaria has one. (Makes sense, right? He supports his home team!).
I met him and his blue 503 at a castle in Germany a few years ago, he was on a road rally with it.
In reply to harrdware :
Agreed! That's an awesome encounter with a 503 and its owner. I don't feel the 503s get the attention they deserve. Thanks for sharing your story!