# Resuscitated Rocker Cars This Restored BMW 507 Was Once Elvis Presley's Car By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvis-presleys-car References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/elvis-bmw-507-restoration/44759/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0262726EN/elvis’-bmw-507-lives-on:-comeback-at-the-concours-d’elegance-in-pebble-beach) Elvis Presley's car collection was unsurprisingly quite a surprising one, and included [Rolls-Royces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-black-badge-ghost-gamer), Cadillacs and this particular [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage) 507, which he used in Germany while doing military service. The vehicle has now been restored and looks so impressive that the king of rock 'n' roll would surely approve. This particular BMW 507 was worse for the wear after passing through the hands of various owners and suffering rust, damage and wear-and-tear in different areas. Thankfully however, the vehicle was shipped back to Germany to be restored by BMW themselves. The end result was that the vehicle's motor was fitted appropriately while the [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang) engine was rebuilt to the vehicle's original specifications. The restoration of Elvis Presley's car proves that it's well worth restoring forgotten vehicles to turn them into highly prized collectors' items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Restored Collector Cars:** The restoration of Elvis Presley's BMW 507 highlights the trend of restoring forgotten vehicles to create highly prized collector cars. - **Celebrity Car Collections:** The surprising car collection of Elvis Presley showcases the trend of celebrities owning and collecting unique and valuable automobiles. - **Vintage Car Restoration:** The restoration of the BMW 507 demonstrates the trend in the automotive industry of restoring vintage cars to their original glory. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Restoration:** The restoration of classic cars like Elvis Presley's BMW 507 presents opportunities for businesses in the automotive restoration industry. - **Luxury Car Collecting:** The popularity of celebrity car collections creates opportunities for businesses in the luxury car collecting industry. - **Automotive Design and Manufacturing:** The trend of restoring vintage cars highlights opportunities for businesses in the automotive design and manufacturing industry to recreate classic models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car.md) - [Jet-Age Racing Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Bedazzled Sequin Luxe Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystique-allure.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - [Revived Classic Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Musician-Honoring Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-elvis-presley-limited-edition.md)