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BMW 501 Cortina Grey AUTOart 1:18

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BMW 501 Cortina Grey AUTOart 1:18 80430393098 Diecast
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AUTOart's 1:18 diecast BMW 501 reproduces the rounded 1952 "Baroque Angel" saloon in Cortina Grey with opening doors that reveal a detailed cabin. This is a used example, and the box shows traces of storage while the model itself is unaffected. A genuinely tactile piece for a vintage BMW collection.
BMW 501 Cortina Grey AUTOart 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
BMW
Model Manufacturer
AUTOart
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
80430393098
Genuine articles Sourced from manufacturers
5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the BMW 501 Cortina Grey AUTOart 1:18

TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 diecast BMW 501 reproduces the 1952 postwar saloon, often nicknamed the Baroque Angel, in Cortina Grey with opening doors. This is a used model, its box showing traces of storage, though the casting itself is unaffected. A curved, characterful shape with genuine interior access for a vintage BMW shelf.

The 501's flowing, rounded flanks earned it an affectionate nickname, and opening doors on this model let a collector appreciate both that exterior curvature and the cabin it wraps around.

Opening Doors on a Curved Postwar Body

This model's opening doors give genuine access to the interior, showing off bench seating and dashboard detailing that reflect the 501's postwar, pre-modern character rather than relying on the exterior shape alone to carry the piece. The Cortina Grey paint sits with quiet elegance across the car's rounded fenders and long, gently curved bonnet, and the diecast construction gives the model appropriate heft for its substantial real-world proportions. Chrome bumpers, the distinctive kidney grille and period-correct wheel covers are all rendered with care, and the working doors add a layer of tactile engagement that a sealed body simply cannot offer.

BMW's Reintroduction to Postwar Luxury Motoring

The 501 marked BMW's return to building substantial saloon cars after the Second World War, a genuinely important step in re-establishing the brand within the luxury segment. It anchors a Vintage Classics grouping with historical weight, offering context for the brand's later saloon development that few other 1950s subjects can match.

A Used Model With Genuine Hands-On Appeal

This piece is a used example, and its box shows traces of storage from time spent in a collection, expect handling marks on the carton rather than a pristine sleeve, while the casting itself remains unaffected. With the doors open, it makes a genuinely engaging centrepiece for a vintage German saloon display.

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