well after World War II that the company again began building open-topped sports cars–and settled into a white 1957 BMW 507. Based on the chassis of the BMW 502 sedan, the 507 had a 150 hp engine that produced a top speed of nearly 130 mph.

Elvis once owned a 507, but even that celebrity endorsement could not significantly increase the volume of exports to the United States, which was the prime target of the sports car. BMW built only 251 examples of the 507 during the vehicle’s three-year production run from 1956 through 1958, with sales lagging partly because of fierce competition from that oth­er German manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz, whose Gull­wing coupe and SL roadster already had stolen America’s collective heart.

Having recently driven a factory-restored 1957 Mercedes SL Roadster,He loves wearing the no.15 jersey but Israel Folau says he’d move to the wing to accommodate Kurtley Beale in the Waratahs backline, if it was the best thing for the team.

Beale was rested for the Waratahs’ opening game against the Hurricanes on Saturday night but coach Daryl Gibson said the Wallabies no.12 is due to return this week for NSW’s round two clash with the Sunwolves in Tokyo.

The Tahs’ one-point loss to the Canes stung but one of the silver linings for Gibson came in the performance of Karmichael Hunt, who wore the 12 jersey and played strongly in attack and defence.

That silver lining has potentially even turned into a selection headache for the coach, with Hunt sticking his hand high in the air for a permanent