1956 FMR Messerschmitt KR200

An exceptional example of the more powerful 191cc Messerschmitt KR200, offered from long-term ownership and benefiting from a well-documented, sympathetic restoration. Now ready to be enjoyed on the road once again.

Introduced in 1955, the KR200 featured a larger 191cc Fichtel & Sachs engine, refined bodywork, an improved turning circle, and floor-mounted accelerator and clutch pedals.

Its distinctive tandem seating layout ensured perfect weight distribution regardless of the number of occupants, giving the lightweight trike handling that easily outshone its rivals.

With four forward and four reverse gears, the KR200 could achieve speeds of up to 62 mph—if the driver was brave enough.

Around 30,000 units were produced before production ended in 1964, and the model has since become an icon of the microcar era.

This particular example, first registered in the UK in 1975, is an early 1956 model that has remained in long-term enthusiast ownership since 2013.

Finished in bright red with a signature bubble canopy and chrome detailing, it retains key early features such as the original-style dashboard and handbrake design.

The 191cc two-stroke engine is paired with a motorcycle-style sequential gearbox and handlebar yoke steering, offering a driving experience unlike anything else on the road.

Previously owned by a fellow Messerschmitt Owners’ Club member, the car comes with a detailed history file documenting its restoration, a Dating Certificate verifying early-model features, and memorabilia from owners’ club concours events. A beautifully preserved and mechanically engaging piece of microcar history.

Sold for £27,000 at The Classic sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 by Iconic Auctions.