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r000 With the 19XX formation Make of their new Model company, F.M.R., in January 1957, Fend
estimate: $000 000 - $000 000
and Knott were free to work on new projects that had been cooking on
offered without reserve
the back burner for some time. The concept of a fresh-air, wind-in-theface
model to supplement the Plexiglas dome had been addressed right
from the start of KR 200 production, with a roll-up, stowaway, soft,
plastic, clear dome, which never materialized in prototype form.
a full-convertible with folding scissor top bows seemed to have been the
perfect answer. a free-standing windshield, full-length plastic armrests,
soft vinyl side-curtains, and a top cover for the folded top completed
the specification. The entire top bow mechanism, together with its roof
fabric, was fitted into slots, making it completely removable in seconds.
Introduced as a limited-run special model, the KR 201 Roadster
included upgraded black and faux-snakeskin trim, portholes, fender
lamps, slotted hubcaps, and white interior accents. The Messerschmitt
was still more of a practical utility vehicle at the time, and the somewhat
impractical roadster sold in only relatively few numbers.
The proper and very successful solution was, of course, the cabriolet,
manufacturer which used the Manufacturer existing top frame and replaced production the dome # with a cloth
origin roof on removable City, Country bows. The weatherproof ID no. side-screens # remained in
motor place. The roadster motor body style, however, displacement continued in cc production to the
very power end. While hp the KR 201 with its special length trim was mm discontinued after
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