Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £20,000)
1959 Messerschmitt KR200
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jul 2026
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1959 Messerschmitt KR200
UK • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot 246
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Messerschmitt KR200, presented in desirable Fire Engine Red, is a sympathetically restored and well-documented example of an iconic microcar. Cherished by enthusiasts, it features a black leather interior with snakeskin inserts and has been carefully maintained, retaining its original UK registration number.
Condition
8
The car is described as a 'simply delightful example' that has been 'sympathetically restored' and is in 'wonderful condition'. It presents 'extremely well throughout' and has been 'carefully maintained'. While not explicitly stated as pristine, these descriptions align with an Excellent (8) rating, implying very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections and likely requiring only minor reconditioning if any.
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Manual
WOU 177
1959
Auction
73101
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £20,000)
1959 Messerschmitt KR200
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jul 2026
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Market Average
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Description
Introduced in 1955 as the successor to the earlier KR175, the Messerschmitt KR200 was one of the most ingenious products of post-war Germany.
Originally conceived by aircraft engineer Fritz Fend as affordable, economical transport, the KR200 combined aircraft-inspired styling with remarkably clever engineering.
Tandem seating, a lightweight tubular chassis and the distinctive Perspex bubble canopy created its unmistakable appearance, while a 191cc Fichtel & Sachs two-stroke engine provided lively performance and exceptional fuel economy.
Unlike many of its microcar contemporaries, the KR200 benefited from well-balanced weight distribution and surprisingly capable handling, helping it earn a reputation as one of the finest driving microcars of its era.
Production continued until 1964 with around 30,000 examples built, and today the KR200 remains one of the most recognisable and collectable microcars ever produced.
Its combination of aviation-inspired design, mechanical simplicity a...
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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