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1955 Messerschmitt KR 200

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1955 Messerschmitt KR200

Chassis No. 55544
Engine No. 2102850

Famed three-wheeled bubble car Kabinenroller (Cabin Scooter), designed by the aircraft engineer Fritz Fend and produced in the factory of the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt from 1955 until 1964.

Early, Introductory Model Year Example of the More Powerful and Desired Model

Appears to be North American Import, Speedometer Calibrated in Miles

1,295 Recorded Mileage – Said to be Original

Displaying an Older, Well-Kept Restoration

Finished in Polar White with Red vinyl tandem seats

The engine was given a rebuild as well at the time and found to be in lightly used condition, so all factory parts were used.

Fall 2023 Inspection and Tuning

Supported by Record File

Complete with Spare Tire and Jack

In post-war Europe, demand for smaller and more fuel-efficient cars began to grow, and a new genre of automobile was created: the “microcar.” These seemingly miniscule cars would go on to captivate many Europeans, and they became popular sights on many a city street throughout Europe, darting in and out of traffic.

Messerschmitt, a company that was no longer permitted to produce airplanes after the war, became one of the foremost manufacturers of microcars. Designed by German engineer Fritz Fend, Messerschmitt's new and improved KR 200 was introduced in 1955. This new model benefitted from a 191-cubic centimeter, Fichtel & Sachs two-stroke, single-cylinder engine, an improved canopy and revised suspension. By 1964, Europe was beginning to return to prosperity and, thus, larger automobiles.

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