1963 – Messerschmitt KR 200

French vehicle registration document

“ORNI: Unidentified Rolling Object!” 

• Following the Second World War, engineer Willy Messerschmitt, the famous aircraft manufacturer, turned his attention to the automotive industry. To this end, he enlisted the help of engineer Fritz Fend, who had previously marketed light vehicles designed for people with disabilities.
• The Messerschmitt KR 175, short for Kabinenroller or ‘cabin scooter’, with a 175cc engine, was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1953 and made a strong impression. Resembling an aeroplane fuselage, this tricycle could accommodate two people riding tandem. Access was via a cockpit canopy that swung open to the side, much like the ME 109 fighter.
• The single-cylinder two-stroke engine was originally from Sachs, and the Messerschmitt gained power in 1955 with the fitting of a 191cc engine producing 9.5 hp, coupled with a four-speed gearbox. At the crossroads of the worlds of aviation, motorcycling and motoring, the Messerschmitt KR 200 is an unusual vehicle that enjoys extraordinary popularity.
• Our example joined the current owner’s extensive collection in 2012. It is now in excellent overall condition, with just the right amount of patina to make it endearing! Behind the ‘wheel’, it’s impossible not to wear a huge grin…
• This KR 200 runs very well and will be your ideal companion for Sunday drives, or the perfect centrepiece for your garage!

For any enquiries or to receive a condition report, please contact us on 06.52.56.31.11 or write to the following address: motos@aguttes.com