1960 Messerschmitt KR200 Chassis 74944

1960 Messerschmitt KR200 Coupe / 74944 Vehicle Information

Coupe
Chassis #: 74944

High bid of $47,000 at 2015 Mecum : Monterey. (did not sell)
The bubble-top microcar, the Messerschmitt KR200, was produced for less than a decade primarily to appease the financial struggles that came along with the post-war slump in Germany. They features tandem seating for two in a small, three-wheeled body powered by a 191cc two-stroke engine capable of producing nearly 10 horsepower. It was lightweight and aerodynamic, capable of reaching speeds of 55 MPH while attaing an impressive 60-100 MPG.

The bubble top opens on a hinge and hangs off to one side. Inside, there is a handlebar steering wheel which is reminiscent of the fighter planes of World War II.

The KR200, known as the Kabinenroller (loosely translated to cabin scooters), wore a design by aircraft engineer Fritz Fend after the company was forbidden to produce planes.

This particular example was once part of the Bob Johnson Collection. It has earned an AACA National First Place and AACA Grand National First Place, earned in 2008 and 2010 respectively. It was given a thorough restoration in 2008, and is finished in Red glossy paint and contrasting Black interior. It rides on Whitewall tires and wire-lock hubcaps. It has a 191cc engine and 4-speed transmissions.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2016

2015 Mecum : Monterey

High Bid (Lot was not sold)

USD $47,000

1960 Messerschmitt KR200 Auction Sales

Recent Sales

(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)

1960 Messerschmitt Convertible Sold for USD$37,000 2019 GAA : March 2019
1960 Messerschmitt KR 200 Chassis#: 73452 Sold for USD$66,125 2013 RM Auctions - THE BRUCE WEINER MICROCAR MUSEUM
1960 Messerschmitt KR200 Cabriolet Chassis#: 75492 Sold for USD$44,437 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia

Vehicles That Failed To Sell

1960 Messerschmitt KR200's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	High Bid	Est. Low	Est. High
1960 Messerschmitt KR200	74944	2015 Mecum : Monterey	$47,000

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