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Road trip with a Messerschmitt KR 200 (1955)

The cars were made by the aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. Because German manufacturers were no longer allowed to make aircraft after the Second World War, they switched to consumer products. Messerschmitt opted for the production of a three-wheel dwarf car for two people with a 194 cc engine, clearly taking inspiration from the cockpit of their fighter aircraft. The cars were built from light materials, with passenger safety being secondary to the cost of the materials. They even designed a trailer to go with it. The small car was produced in four versions: KR 175, KR 200, KR 201. In 1955 12,000 copies of the KR 200 were sold. Image size: 260 x 360mm.

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Anonymous Guest 29 Oct 2022

Nice PTV trailer

Artist Reply: Many Thanks ???

Vicki Pelham 28 Oct 2022

Really wonderful Ivo, I love this for so many reasons! really interesting info also.

Artist Reply: Thanks Vicki

Nira Dabush 28 Oct 2022

Ivo.. This is a Pod.

Nira Dabush 28 Oct 2022

Beautifully done.. I like it..

Artist Reply: Thanks Nira

Joanie Holliday 28 Oct 2022

YOU HAVE DONE A MARVELOUS JOB ON THIS ONE AS ALWAYS. WHAT A FUNNY LOOKING AUTO. THANKS FOR THE HISTORY LESSON TOO MY FRIEND.

Artist Reply: Thanks Joanie