for sale 1956 Messerschmitt KR200 *SOLD*

[Matt Harwood]

 

*SOLD* How about a little fun going into your weekend? I think the microcar thing has run its course, but like many vehicles that become popular and skyrocket in value overnight, they remain on the A-list forevermore. For decades, these were oddities that collectors kept in their garages as static art, but today they're first-rate collectibles that have a well-earned place in the hobby. The Messerschmitt KR200 is one of the more familiar mircrocars, second only to perhaps the Isetta, yet it's infinitely funkier. Three wheels, a cockpit like a fuselage, an aircraft yoke for a steering wheel, and a 9 horsepower 2-stroke scooter motor in back. The aircraft inspiration comes honestly, as we all know that the Messerschmitts were favorites for P51 Mustang pilots during target practice, but I don't think we need to hold that against this cute little car. It's an older restoration that's still in good order and yes, it runs and drives like it should and now shows 3158 miles since it was completed. That seems like a lot to me, but that's probably because it's parked next to my Suburban in the shop and the size differential terrifies me. But climb in, pull the canopy down, and hit the starter for a few seconds, and the farty little 191cc two-stroke single-cylinder engine pops to life pretty eagerly. If you've ridden a motorcycle, you'll be able to manage the 4-speed sequential gearbox. 1st gear is back, 2-4 is forward, and the trigger resets it to neutral--oh, and for reverse you have to turn the engine off and spin it backwards, so you have four gears in reverse, too! The brakes are quite effective given how diminutive it is and the steering is surprisingly precise and well-weighted. I don't think it's ever been rusty (you're driving this in winter? I didn't think so) and it includes full weather equipment, including a folding top and bows as well as the boot. There's plenty of room in there for even tall people, although every pound of weight is a little less performance you'll get, so trim down, will ya? It's worth it. Just pure fun and nothing else on the planet can attract attention like this little bugger. Priced at $39,900, which includes a custom-made aluminum travel trailer to haul it around so you don't need to drive it everywhere (a three-wheeler can be tricky to load on some trailers, so the custom job is pretty cleverly done). Have fun!

 

   

 

   

 

   

Edited November 1, 2018 by Matt Harwood (see edit history)

[Pluto]

A friend's dad drove B17s and told harrowing stories of going to Regensburg to deliver iron to the Messerschmitt werks. 

What a delightful car. Matt, you have a singular talent for coming up with every car I want.

 

[oldcarfudd]

It's a cute car and would probably be lots of fun to putt-putt around in.  But for only 75% more, you could have that '40 Buick Century convertible that's on another thread.  What's wrong with this picture?  Has he old gone utterly mad?

[oldcarfudd]

Damn autocorrect!  What I typed was:  Has the world gone utterly mad?

[Pilgrim65]

That looks like a British reg plate 

[Matt Harwood]

SOLD! Thank you!