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200 FMR Messerscmidt KR200 Cabrio Limousine (1961) 565 EOB by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Messerschmidt KR200 (1955-64) Engine 191cc S1 TS Production 41,190 Registration Number 565 EOB (Birmingham) MESSERSCHMIDT (Car) ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157624963580230 Messerschmidt were temporarily banned from building aircraft following World War II and had turned to producing other products, in 1952 they were approached by Fritz Fend with a view to manufacturing a small motor model was the KR175 launched in 1952 powered by a 175cc engine. based on his Fend Flitzer invalid carriage. The first vehicle was the From this came the three wheeled KR175 a two seater with tandem seats, with tubular spaceframe, handle bar steering, and bonded rubber suspension the KR standing for Kabinenroller - scooter with a cabin Replaced in 1955 by the larger engined KR200 which incorporated the same basic frame as the KR175 with changes to the bodywork (notably including wheel cut outs in the front fenders) and an improved canopy design and had a car type throttle and clutch, Dyna start and a reversible engine. Which frighteningly means the car maximum speed of around 56mph, can be replicated when going backwards. The KR200 was powered by a 191cc Fichtel & Sachs air-cooled, single cylinder, two-stroke engine positioned in front of the rear wheel. The rear suspension and engine mounting were reworked, and hydraulic shock absorbers were installed at all three wheels. Tire sizes were enlarged to 4.00×8 Retailing for around DM 2,500, the KR200 was considered an instant success with almost 12,000 built during its first year, maximum speed was probably determined by the bravery of its pilot but due its lightweight the little car was capable of a speed in excess of 90 km/h (56 mph). The KR2000 was available in three different body configurations. A 1 dor Coupe, 1 door Convertible or 1 door Roadster. In 1956, around a year after West Germany joined NATO, Messerschmitt was allowed to manufacture aircraft again and lost interest in Fend's microcars. Messerschmitt sold the Regensburg works to Fend who, with brake and hub supplier Valentin Knott, formed Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Regensburg (FMR) to continue production of the KR200 but as the German and other economies began to recover sales of the bubble car derivatives decline and Messerchmidt car production ceased Diolch am 97,426,765 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,426,765 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-200

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112 Messerschmidt KR200 Dome Top (1961) XRP 375 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Messerschmidt KR200 (1955-64) Engine 191cc S1 TS Production 40,000 Registration Number XRP 375 (Northamptonshire) MESSERSCHMIDT (Car) ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157624963580230 Messerschmidt were temporarily banned from building aircraft following World War II and had turned to producing other products, in 1952 they were approached by Fritz Fend with a view to manufacturing a small motor model was the KR175 launched in 1952 powered by a 175cc engine. based on his Fend Flitzer invalid carriage. The first vehicle was the From this came the three wheeled KR175 a two seater with tandem seats, with tubular spaceframe, handle bar steering, and bonded rubber suspension the KR standing for Kabinenroller - scooter with a cabin Replaced in 1955 by the larger engined KR200 which incorporated the same basic frame as the KR175 with changes to the bodywork (notably including wheel cut outs in the front fenders) and an improved canopy design and had a car type throttle and clutch, Dyna start and a reversible engine. The KR200 was powered by a 191cc Fichtel Sachs air-cooled, single cylinder, two-stroke engine positioned in front of the rear wheel, driving through a four speed sequential gearbox. The rear suspension and engine mounting were reworked, and hydraulic shock absorbers were installed at all three wheels. and seating capacity for two adults and one child, seated in tandem. Tyre sizes were enlarged to 4.00×8 Retailing for around DM 2,500, the KR200 was considered an instant success with almost 12,000 built during its first year, maximum speed was probably determined by the bravery of its pilot but due its lightweight the little car was capable of a speed in excess of 90 km/h (56 mph) In 1956, around a year after West Germany joined NATO, Messerschmitt was allowed to manufacture aircraft again and lost interest in Fend's microcars. Messerschmitt sold the Regensburg works to Fend who, with brake and hub supplier Valentin Knott, formed Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Regensburg (FMR) to continue production of the KR200 but as the German and other economies began to recover sales of the bubble car derivatives decline and Messerchmidt car production ceased I deliberately left the chair in shot to illustrate the cars size, and no, it is not one of those chairs that they have in the likes of Butlins for the family to climb into for a holiday snap. Diolch am 95,209,740 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 95,209,740 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated Shot 03.07.2022, at Cars in the Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire REF 161-112