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1960 MESSERSCHMITT KR200 For Sale by Auction

After WWII, Messerschmitt was not allowed to manufacture aircraft, and instead turned its resources to other areas, and one such success was in making motor vehicles. It was at this time that Fend approached the company with the idea of manufacturing small motor cars, based on his Fend Flitzer invalid carriage.

The first of Fends vehicles made at Messerschmitt's Resenburg factory was the KR175, which was replaced in 1955 by the much improved KR200. Changes included the bodywork, including wheel cutouts in the front bumpers, rear suspension mounting reworked, and hydraulic shock absorbers were installed at all three wheels, with the tyre size enlarged to 4. 00 x 8.

In 1956 Messerschmitt was allowed to make aircraft again, and lost interest in Fend's microcars, and sold him the Regensburg factory so he could continue production of the KR200. In 1957 the KR200 Kabrio was released, as here, featuring a cloth convertible top and fixed side window frames.

This particular example has been in the same ownership for over 40 years, with no expense spared in restoring and maintaining the car in that time. Recent editions include a stainless steel luggage rack and original retrimmed seats, although a more modern example in currently fitted. The paintwork and hood are in excellent order, and the car runs and drives as it should.

In 1991 915 NPK successfully completed the Lands End to John O'Groats run, with no issues whatsoever. The long term, engineer owner, now feels its time to try something new, and the car comes to the sale with V5C, new MoT and a history file.

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