£13,728
1959 Messerschmitt KR200
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£13,728
1959 Messerschmitt KR200
UK • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 141
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Messerschmitt KR200, a three-wheeled 'bubble car', has been sympathetically restored and is finished in Fire Engine Red with a distinctive black leather and snakeskin interior. It comes with its original owner’s manual, period photos, and a history file, making it a super example for any collector.
Condition
7
The car has been sympathetically restored and is presented in wonderful condition, suggesting it's better than average. However, the term 'sympathetically restored' implies it wasn't brought to a perfect, like-new condition, indicating slight wear or imperfections may still be present. Therefore, a 'Very Good' rating is appropriate.
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48,302 miles
73101
1959
Auction
Manual
WOU 177
United Kingdom
£13,728
1959 Messerschmitt KR200
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Year: 1959 Make: Messerschmitt Model: KR200 Registration: WOU 177
Chassis No: 73101
Engine No: 3033721
Odometer: 48,302 The Messerschmitt KR200 is a three-wheeled bubble car designed by the aircraft engineer, Fritz Fend and produced in the factory of the German manufacturer from 1955 to 1964.
Messerschmitt, temporarily not allowed to manufacture aircrafts, had turned its resources to producing other commodities and, in 1952, Fend approached Messerschmitt with the idea of manufacturing small motor vehicles.
The first of Fend's vehicles to enter production was the KR175, the title 'Kabinenroller' means ‘scooter with cabin’.
The narrow body and corresponding low frontal area was achieved with tandem seating which also allowed the body to taper like an aircraft fuselage; the fuel consumption of the car was reported to be 87mpg with a top speed of 65mph - if you were brave enough.
Production of the KR200 was heavily reduced in 1962 and ceased in 1964 following consistent drops in sal...
Price Analysis vs Other KR200s
£10,152
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£24,782
Median Price (Since 2020)
£53,626
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Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
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