
BMW 502 Cabriolet Black Maisto 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- Maisto
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 31817
- Year
- 1955
- Era
- 1950s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- Vintage Classics
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 090159318170
About the BMW 502 Cabriolet Black Maisto 1:18
TL;DR: Maisto's 1:18 diecast BMW 502 Cabriolet, in black, reproduces the 1955 model nicknamed the "Baroque Angel," powered by Germany's first post-war V8 engine. Entry-tier diecast construction covers the 502's rounded, formal convertible body at an accessible price.
BMW needed to prove it could still build genuinely upscale cars after the war, and the 502 answered that challenge with an engine no other German manufacturer had matched yet in the post-war years.
An Entry-Tier Diecast of a Rarely Modeled BMW
This black finish suits the 502's formal, rounded styling, the "Baroque Angel" nickname earned through its curvaceous fenders and stately proportions rather than sporting intent. Doors open on simple hinges, the folding top operates without powered mechanism detail, and chrome trim is painted rather than mirror-plated, honest trade-offs for the price tier. Interior fidelity stays basic with molded bench seating. BMW convertibles from this early post-war era rarely appear in diecast form at any price point, which makes this an unusually useful addition for a collector building a German luxury or convertible shelf.
Germany's First Post-War V8, Built for Prestige
The 502's V8 engine marked a genuine technical milestone for BMW, the first V8 fitted to a German production car after the war and a clear statement that the company intended to compete at the top of its home market again. Built at a time when much of German industry was still rebuilding, the 502 represented real ambition rather than a modest recovery product. Displayed among early post-war European luxury cars, this Cabriolet marks a genuinely significant, underrepresented chapter of BMW's history.














