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Etienne Psaila Ai

Built to Be Beautiful

The Rise, Struggle, and Enduring Legacy of a Handcrafted Roadster

Etienne Psaila,  Ai

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English
Publishdrive
05 April 2026
History of engineering & technology; Road & motor vehicles: general interest
Forged from the ashes of postwar Germany, the BMW 507 became the car that defined automotive beauty for all time. Built to Be Beautiful tells the true story of how courage, craftsmanship, and obsession created a legend-and nearly destroyed the company that built it. From its origins in a struggling BMW to its rise as one of the most admired and valuable classic cars in the world, this book traces the full journey of a roadster that redefined elegance on four wheels.

Through meticulous research and a flowing narrative, this independent work explores the vision of Max Hoffman, the artistry of Albrecht Graf von Goertz, and the craftsmanship behind every hand-formed panel. It follows the car's cultural impact-from Elvis Presley's ownership to its modern-day status as a collector's icon-while revealing how its design continues to influence automotive styling decades later.

This is an independently produced publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) or any other manufacturer. All brand names, trademarks, and model names referenced in this book are the property of their respective owners and are used for descriptive and historical purposes only.
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Imprint:   Publishdrive
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 13mm
Weight:   345g
ISBN:   9798901943489
Pages:   254
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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