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r000 The Messerschmitt’s 19XX Make aeronautical Model roots are reflected in its fuselage-
estimate: $000 000 - $000 000
like body and cockpit-enveloping “bubble” canopy. Formed from clear
offered without reserve
acrylic, it contains the roof, windshield, side and rear windows, as well
as the frames for the sliding side panes. It is hinged on the right side
of the vehicle and opens upward for entry and exit. once reaching the
midpoint of its travel, the center of gravity shifts to the right, keeping it
open, restrained by a leather strap on the left side of the cowl. For the
improved KR 200 model in 1955, the windshield section was extended
by moving the “a pillars,” which formed the forward edge of the side
window opening, to the rear. The result was a canopy that was easier
and less expensive to manufacture, thus providing greater visibility for
the driver. an electric windshield wiper replaced the manual wiper of
the early KR 175 at this time.
This 1960 Messerschmitt Kabinenroller is fully and professionally
restored, and it is excellent in nearly all respects. It is painted attractively
in light yellow and has a very dramatic interior. This very exotic Deluxe
accessory trim of reticulated python upholstery is, in fact, real, authentic
snakeskin, as the original printed vinyl was unavailable in the correct,
manufacturer bold pattern. Manufacturer
In the fashion of later KR 200s, the dashboard is very plain,
instrumented origin City, only Country with a clock and metric ID speedometer. no. ## also of note is
motor the very rare motor and highly sought-after “Tiger” displacement seat, which cc is considerably
more power comfortable hp and was available by special length order mm on later cars.
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