Brief History of the Marque: Messerschmitt
Three wheelers were built from c 1950 to 1962 by Fritz Fend, an engineer
at the Messerschmitt aircraft factory during WWII. It was concieved as
cheap, weatherproof transport during the years of Germany's recovery. Early
versions were powered by a 175cc Fichtel & Sachs two stroke motorcycle
engine and were capable of carrying two adults and a small child in relative
comfort at speeds of up to 75kph.
In 1953 Willie Messerschmitt joined the fledgling company and lent his
name to it - and a legend was reborn. By 1955 they were producing the Messerschmitt
Kabinenroller KR 200 which chuffed along nicely at 90kph. Soon the factory
was offering convertible models in addition to the fully enclosed versions,
and a number of snazzy accessories began to appear. In 1957 Willie Messerschmitt
moved back to the aviation industry and Fritz formed the FMR company in
Regensburg, maintaining the Messerschmitt name with Willie's approval.
Fend subsequently built a four-wheel version with an F&S 500cc twostroke
twin.
Mon Oct 15 2007
nikgnz<at>hotmail.com
misserschmitt-1
KR 200 1955
we have for sale if u are interested, it has just been restored
Australia
Mon Aug 27 2007
mbk<at>cogeco.ca
messerschmit car 1950,s
I am looking to buy a Messerschmit Car circa 1950,s thanks Malcolm
Toronto.Canada
Wed Oct 11 2006
ron
silentmusic.net
messerschmitt - want to buy
Hi, I am looking to buy either a restored or a project messerschmitt,
do you know of any for sale?
Many thanks, Ron
london
Mon Apr 24 2006
chriscselex
sachs engine parts
Messerschmitt KR201 191cc
I am in need of rebuilding the engine/gearbox/clutch for my 1958 Messerschmitt
w/ the 191cc engine. Do you know who I might contact for parts or rebuild?
Thank you.
Los Angeles
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I don't currently have photos of the engine (191cc Sachs), but here's
one of the Messerschmitt.
Thanks,
Chris Schwartz
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