Body: steel tubular frame with steel panels Engine: 191cc Fichtel & Sachs air cooled two stroke single cylinder 9.7 HP Gears: 4 63mph Approximately 14000 produced. With increased competition and higher customer expectations Fend’s replacement for the KR175 saw the introduction of an overall improved design with increased power and bonded rubber suspension.
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Messerschmitt cabriolet – first introduced into the U.K. 1958. First 2 brochure details show a British export version (as evidenced by the British ‘Torpedo’ lights). Final one is a German version with the later hubcaps introduced in 1959. 1958 genuine cabriolet – among the first introduced to the UK. Photo is from 1963. Hood deflector … Read more
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During World War 2, and particularly on the Russian Front, German field hospitals used limb amputations to avoid the risk of infection for seriously injured military personnel. This resulted in thousands of amputees who needed help after the war. Fend received valuable support from the American occupying forces to develop various vehicles to help these … Read more
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This brochure was published by RSM in 1956 and is probably the first brochure in English for worldwide use.
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3 brochures – 1 English (2 sides) and 2 German (one blue & one red).
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This road test has many tips for those new to Messerschmitt driving and highlights why it is the best of the microcars! The test car is interesting as it is one of the early FMR built cars. Note the ‘circles’ badge but with the RSM ‘whisker’ style front trim.
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February 1955: First KR200 new model is launched (press release – this car is a prototype – many changes were made to later production cars).
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