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1959 MESSERSSCHMITT KR200 CABRIOLET
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 2 Nov 2026
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1959 MESSERSSCHMITT KR200 CABRIOLET
UK • 2 Nov 2026 • Lot 2
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Messerschmitt KR200 Cabriolet is a rare and collectible microcar, finished in a striking yellow with a red interior. It presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of automotive history, though it requires minor recommissioning and the buyer will need to apply for the V5C.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'wonderfully distinctive example' with an 'eye-catching shade of yellow, complemented by red leatherette upholstery'. It has 43,762 miles. The description notes that the 'Cabriolet hood deficient per photos' and that the vehicle 'will require some minor recommissioning as appropriate'. This aligns with a 'Very Good' condition rating, indicating slight wear and minor recommissioning needed.
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43,762 miles
70824
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
KNH 296
1959
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1959 MESSERSSCHMITT KR200 CABRIOLET
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 2 Nov 2026
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Description
1959 MESSERSSCHMITT KR200 CABRIOLET Registration number: KNH 296Chassis number: 70824
Engine number: 3030629Mileage: 43,762 milesExterior: Yellow
Interior: Red leatherette A wonderfully distinctive example of post-war European motoring ingenuity, this 1959 Messerschmitt KR200 Cabriolet is a charming and increasingly collectable microcar, offering a fascinating glimpse into an era when economy, innovation and individuality went hand in hand. Designed by Fritz Fend and manufactured by the renowned German aircraft company Messerschmitt, the KR200 evolved from the company’s experience in lightweight engineering and aerodynamic design. Its unmistakable teardrop-shaped body, narrow three-wheel configuration and tandem seating arrangement give it a character entirely its own, while its compact proportions and aircraft-inspired cockpit make it one of the most recognisable microcars of the 1950s.
Finished in an eye-catching shade of yellow, complemented by red leatherette upholstery, this Ca...
Price Analysis vs Other KR200s
£10,152
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,782
Median Price (Since 2020)
£53,626
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Humbert & Ellis
Spella Barn, Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6XX
Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, Humbert & Ellis is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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