The BMW 503 was designed by Count Albrecht von Goertz who was also responsible for the famous BMW 507 (which was based upon the 503). 
The 503 was presented on the 'Salon de Genève' in the year 1955 as successor of the 502 model. Like the 502 the 503 featured a fabulous 3.2 litre V8 engine and a full aluminium bodywork.
The BMW 503 was the first German convertible with an electrically powered hood. The BMW 503 was a very expensive automobile to be compared with Rolls Royce and other very exclusive makes. The 503 was sold for 30.000 Mark in the late fifties of the twentieth century. The automobile was available as a two door coupe and as a two door convertible. Only 412 BMW 503 models have been built, 273 coupe models and 129 convertibles. Nowadays the 503 is a very scarce and highly desirable classic.

Technical data

V8 engine (OHV)
cylinder capacity: 3168 cc.
carburettors: 2
capacity: 140 bhp. at 4800 rpm.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
top-speed: 190 km/h. - 118 mph.
weight: 1460 kg.

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