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1960 Messerschmitt KR201 Roadster Replica

United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2014

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This is a 1960 Messerschmitt KR201 Roadster Replica, registration number GJM 603 and chassis number 75766. It was part of a deceased's estate and acquired by the late owner in 1988. The car has been in long-term storage since 1988/89, requiring re-commissioning. It's believed to be a converted hardtop, adding a unique aspect to its history.

Condition

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The vehicle has been in long-term storage and will require re-commissioning before returning to the road. It was last taxed and MoT'd in 1988/89. Also, the car is a replica, believed to be a converted hardtop, which may affect its value and condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

75766

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

GJM 603

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in 1953 as the 'Fend', after its co-designer Fritz Fend, the Messerschmitt microcar was soon being marketed under its manufacturer's name, the change coinciding with a switch from the original's 148cc Fichtel & Sachs engine to a 174cc unit.

Sited at the rear, the single-cylinder two-stroke produced a modest 9bhp, enough nevertheless to propel the lightweight and aerodynamic KR175 to around 55mph.

Tandem seating and handlebar controls were retained for the 191cc KR200 of 1955, which featured revised bodywork and floor-mounted accelerator and clutch.

By reversing the electric starter the KR200's engine could be made to run backwards, thus providing four reverse gears and the hair-raising possibility of 60mph going backwards! Production ceased in 1964 after some 30,000 KR200s had been made.

Introduced in June 1957, the Messerschmitt KR201 Roadster is one of the most glamorous of all the ' kabinenroller ' (cabin scooters).

The 191cc Fichtel & Sachs engine featured a raised ...