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1964 Messerschmitt KR 200 Roadster

Messerschmitt KR200

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Messerschmitt,&nbsp;was a&nbsp;German&nbsp;aircraft manufacturing corporation&nbsp;named after its chief designer&nbsp;Willy Messerschmitt&nbsp;known primarily for its&nbsp;World War II&nbsp;fighter aircraft. Temporarily not allowed to manufacture aircraft, Messerschmitt had turned its resources to making other products. In 1952, aircraft engineer&nbsp;Fritz Fend&nbsp;approached Messerschmitt with the idea of manufacturing small motor vehicles, with the first model known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/">Kabinenroller</a>.&nbsp;The first of Fend&#39;s vehicles to enter production at Messerschmitt&#39;s Regensburg factory was the&nbsp;KR175.&nbsp;The KR200 replaced the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr175/">KR175</a>&nbsp;in 1955&nbsp;using the same basic frame as the KR175 with changes to the bodywork and an improved canopy design. Otherwise, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/">KR200</a> was a total&nbsp;redesign.&nbsp;Production of the KR200 was heavily reduced in 1962 and ceased in 1964.&nbsp;

Messerschmitt, was a German aircraft manufacturing corporation named after its chief designer Willy Messerschmitt known primarily for its…

KR200

Messerschmitt Kabinenroller

The Messerschmitt Kabinenroller was a family of microcars introduced in 1953. Messerschmitt was a German aircraft company, but it was banned from building planes after WW2. This made the company turn its attention to car making, eventually releasing the Kabinenroller (Cabin Scooter). These cars were three wheelers, featuring two front wheels and one driven rear wheel, and over the course of production, were offered in bubble-top, convertible, and roadster body styles. In 1961, Messerschmitt was able to return to aircraft production, leading the company to sell the rights to <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/fmr/">FMR</a>, a company started by Fritz Fend, the man who designed the Kabinenroller. This company continued to build the car under the Messerschmitt brand, with three main variants made: the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr175/">KR175</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/">KR200</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/roadster/">KR201 Roadster</a>. Eventually FMR released a sport four wheeler based on the Kabinenroller called the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/fmr/">TG500</a>. Production of the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller lasted until 1964.

The Messerschmitt Kabinenroller was a family of microcars introduced in 1953. Messerschmitt was a German aircraft company, but it was…

Kabinenroller

Messerschmitt KR200 Bubble-Top

The most recognizable body style for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/">Messerschmitt KR200</a> was the bubble-top. Featuring an aircraft-like canopy, the bubble-top open in the same manner as an airplane canopy, and featured sliding windows on the side. This unique body style was powered by a 191cc mid rear-mounted single cylinder engine. <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/convertible/">Convertible</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/roadster/">Roadster</a> body styles were also offered for the Messerschmitt KR200, which was produced until 1964.

The most recognizable body style for the Messerschmitt KR200 was the bubble-top. Featuring an aircraft-like canopy, the bubble-top open in…

KR200 Bubble-Top

Bubble-Top

Messerschmitt KR200 Convertible

The most common open top body style for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/">Messerschmitt KR200</a> was the convertible. Featuring a folding cloth roof, the convertible featured fixed frame, sliding windows on the side. This open top body style was powered by a 191cc mid rear-mounted single cylinder engine. <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/bubble-top/">Bubble-Top</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/roadster/">Roadster</a> body styles were also offered for the Messerschmitt KR200, which was produced until 1964.

The most common open top body style for the Messerschmitt KR200 was the convertible. Featuring a folding cloth roof, the convertible…

KR200 Convertible

Convertible

Messerschmitt KR200 Roadster

Introduced in 1957, the roadster body style was the rarest version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/">Messerschmitt KR200</a>. This version of the KR200 was completely open, with passengers only protected by a small front windscreen, although a small, fold-away cloth roof could be fitted. The roadster was powered by a 191cc rear, mid-mounted single cylinder engine. A premium version of the KR200 roadster was also offered, known as the KR201, this version featured changes to the interior trim, as well as an additional 2hp. Production of the Messerschmit KR200 roadster lasted until 1964.

Introduced in 1957, the roadster body style was the rarest version of the Messerschmitt KR200. This version of the KR200 was completely…

KR200 Roadster

Roadster

In 1955, Messerschmitt introduced the KR200, which was their second evolution of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/">Kabinenroller</a>. While the basic shape of car remained the same, the front wheelwells received cutouts, and the canopy benefitted from a new design. Underneath the bodywork, KR200 benefitted from a raft of upgrades. New suspension, shocks, and engine mounts were just some of the improvements, with the most notable being the larger 191cc single cylinder engine. The KR200 was built in three distinct body styles: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/bubble-top/">Bubble-Top</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/convertible/">Convertible</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/roadster/">Roadster</a>. Although Messerschmitt ended automotive production and sold the rights to the Kabinenroller to FMR in 1956, the model continued to be sold under the Messerschmitt brand, although being built by <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/fmr/">FMR</a>.

In 1955, Messerschmitt introduced the KR200, which was their second evolution of the Kabinenroller. While the basic shape of car remained…

Messerschmitt KR175

Debuting in 1953, the KR175 was the first variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/">Messerschmitt Kabinenroller</a> introduced. The KR175, named for its 173cc single cylinder engine, featured two front wheels and a driven rear wheel. Mostly offered as a bubble-top coupe, a limited production &quot;Sportster&quot; roadster was also built. This first iteration of the Kabinenroller was produced until 1956, when it was replaced with the much improved <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/">Messerschmitt KR200</a>.

Debuting in 1953, the KR175 was the first variant of the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller introduced. The KR175, named for its 173cc single…

KR175

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In 1955, Messerschmitt introduced the KR200, which was their second evolution of the <a href="MKT:18649" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/">Kabinenroller</a>. While the basic shape of car remained the same, the front wheelwells received cutouts, and the canopy benefitted from a new design. Underneath the bodywork, KR200 benefitted from a raft of upgrades. New suspension, shocks, and engine mounts were just some of the improvements, with the most notable being the larger 191cc single cylinder engine. The KR200 was built in three distinct body styles: <a href="MKT:18655" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/bubble-top/">Bubble-Top</a>, <a href="MKT:18656" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/convertible/">Convertible</a>, and <a href="MKT:18657" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/messerschmitt/kabinenroller/kr200/roadster/">Roadster</a>. Although Messerschmitt ended automotive production and sold the rights to the Kabinenroller to FMR in 1956, the model continued to be sold under the Messerschmitt brand, although being built by <a href="MKT:18653" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/fmr/">FMR</a>.

1964 Messerschmitt KR200

Model years for Messerschmitt KR200 (1955 to 1964)

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