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63-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Messerschmitt KR175
United States • 29 Oct 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Messerschmitt KR175, a three-wheel microcar, was family-owned for 63 years and has a clean California title. Finished in red with a white soft top, it features a 174cc two-stroke engine, four-speed manual transmission, and tandem seating, but has cosmetic issues, including paint imperfections, dents and interior wear.
Condition
5
The listing mentions paint chips, cracks, scratches, dents and chrome corrosion, as well as interior chips, flaking and corrosion. This indicates more than slight wear but not extensive damage.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
8895
Odometer:
5,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
175cc Two-Stroke Single Four-Speed Manual Transmission Red Paint Vinyl Upholstery Tandem Seating Spring-Mounted Driver's Seat Handlebar Steering Side-Hinged Canopy White Folding Soft Top Towel-Rack Bumpers 8" Steel Wheels Enclosed Drive Chain
This 1955 Messerschmitt KR175 was purchased by the seller’s father from Continental Motor Sales of Boston, Massachusetts, in July 1961.
The seller used the three-wheel microcar to commute to college and eventually became its owner in 2010.
Powered by a 174cc two-stroke single, the car is finished in red and features a four-speed manual transmission, side-hinged hatch door, white folding soft top, handlebar steering, AM radio, tandem vinyl-covered seats, towel-rack bumpers, side-mounted turn signals, 8″ steel wheels, and an enclosed drive chain.
This KR175 is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The KR175 debuted in 1953 and was the first Fritz Fend–designed vehicle to be produced by German aircraft manufacturer Mess...
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£13,147
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,530
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,731
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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