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r000 The 1957–1958 19XX Make Messerschmitts Model were the second generation of the<br />

estimate: $000 000 - $000 000<br />

type, with a new dashboard layout featuring an ashtray in place of<br />

offered without reserve<br />

the clock, a rearrangement of the switches with a new type of lighting<br />

switch, and a new, larger high beam indicator light. The fender piping<br />

and all filler strips were changed to a uniform silver color instead of<br />

matching the paint, as had been done previously. Most distinctive was<br />

a new selection of six color schemes, with easier-to-paint two-tones that<br />

had the entire front fender in the second color; the new roadster came<br />

in a special red color.<br />

The Messerschmitt enjoyed popularity in France, despite the various<br />

cyclecars and three-wheelers on the roads, because of its high build<br />

quality and reliability. at 375,000 francs, however, it had to compete<br />

with the likes of the side-by-side vespa 400, at 350,000 francs, and the<br />

Citroën 2Cv Berline, at 389,400 francs.<br />

This car is finished in the attractive scheme of Light Blue and Capri Blue.<br />

It is a French export model sold by Finco S.a. in Paris, and it features<br />

the French-specification yellow headlamps, with their unique rims and<br />

manufacturer the Marchal model Manufacturer 50954 fender lamps production seen on French # Messerschmitts<br />

origin since the KR City, 175. Country ID no. #<br />

motor motor displacement cc<br />

power hp length mm<br />

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