細節
1959 MESSERSCHMITT KR-200 CABRIOLET
Engine: Fichtel & Sachs single cylinder, two stroke, 198cc; Gearbox: four forward speeds, electric reverse; Brakes: cable; Suspension: rubber torsion.
Red with red interior.
"Motor car comfort at microcar costs!" So ran a typical advertisement for the new KR-200 Messerschmitt which now featured improvements over
the KR-175 such as new steering, new lighting, new controls, new panoramic windscreen and a 200cc engine capable of 62mph. An electric starter and electrically operated reverse gear adds to the technical specification whilst double dip twin headlamps and flashing indicators improve driving. At £355.13/4 they offered an attractive alternative to four wheel cars, especially as annual road tax was much reduced and, driven carefully, it was possible to achieve 87 miles per gallon. Road testers of the day were praiseworthy, often surprised by the abilities and potential of these delightful machines.
This 1959 example was the beginning of Bruce Weiner's passion for microcars - as it was his first acquisition and has therefore a particular poignance. Maintained to a high standard, as with the vast majority of the collection, this KR-200 is a good example of the practical cloth hood version introduced with the FMR models in 1959. The car was purchased in Oklahoma (and has an Oklahoma State title certificate) and has been a favourite "daily driver" during the summer seasons. Naturally the car has been exhibited at many shows and probably converted a great many people to the ranks of microcar fans!
Features include a clock and a set of cocoa mats protecting the correct rubber floor mat. It also features the optional deluxe interior in snake skin, which was introduced in 1959.
Another fine example of the archetypal Bubble Car.
Engine: Fichtel & Sachs single cylinder, two stroke, 198cc; Gearbox: four forward speeds, electric reverse; Brakes: cable; Suspension: rubber torsion.
Red with red interior.
"Motor car comfort at microcar costs!" So ran a typical advertisement for the new KR-200 Messerschmitt which now featured improvements over
the KR-175 such as new steering, new lighting, new controls, new panoramic windscreen and a 200cc engine capable of 62mph. An electric starter and electrically operated reverse gear adds to the technical specification whilst double dip twin headlamps and flashing indicators improve driving. At £355.13/4 they offered an attractive alternative to four wheel cars, especially as annual road tax was much reduced and, driven carefully, it was possible to achieve 87 miles per gallon. Road testers of the day were praiseworthy, often surprised by the abilities and potential of these delightful machines.
This 1959 example was the beginning of Bruce Weiner's passion for microcars - as it was his first acquisition and has therefore a particular poignance. Maintained to a high standard, as with the vast majority of the collection, this KR-200 is a good example of the practical cloth hood version introduced with the FMR models in 1959. The car was purchased in Oklahoma (and has an Oklahoma State title certificate) and has been a favourite "daily driver" during the summer seasons. Naturally the car has been exhibited at many shows and probably converted a great many people to the ranks of microcar fans!
Features include a clock and a set of cocoa mats protecting the correct rubber floor mat. It also features the optional deluxe interior in snake skin, which was introduced in 1959.
Another fine example of the archetypal Bubble Car.