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£105,933
106Ω — One of only 320 produced 1959 F.M.R. TG500 TIGER
United States • 14 Aug 2015
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AI Listing Summary
This 1959 F.M.R. TG500 Tiger is a rare and beautifully restored example, one of only around 320 ever produced. It features a racy roadster canopy, a 494cc engine, and a four-speed manual transmission, making it a desirable and high-performing microcar.
Condition
8
The car is described as beautifully restored by a Dutch enthusiast in 1985. There are no mentions of any current cosmetic or mechanical issues. The listing highlights the car's desirability and readiness for a new garage, suggesting it is in excellent condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
20892
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[RHD/LHD]
494cc Fitchtel & Sachs 2-Stroke Twin Cylinder Engine Single Bing 7/28/10 Carburetor 20bhp at 5,000rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission with Reverse Front Rubber and Rear Adjustable Coil Spring Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *One of only 320 TG500s produced *Beautifully restored *Desirable Roadster canopy *Delivered new to Germany *Double the power and 33% more wheels than the KR200 THE F.M.R.
MESSERSCHMITT TIGER Introduced in 1953 as the 'Fend', after its co-designer Fritz Fend, the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller 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.
The Plexiglas canopy, so reminiscent of those of Messerschmitt's wartime aircraft, hinged sideways to enable access for the two occupants w...
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£63,635
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£74,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£112,400
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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