1955 Messerschmitt KR 175

Messerschmitt KR 175 (1955)
for sale

Price: US $30,900.00

Description:

The Messerschmitt KR175, or Kabinenroller, was one of the many unusual micro cars launched in Europe following WWII. The demand was to fill the pressing need for runabout transportation that was inexpensive to buy and economical to operate. The Messerschmitt KR175 was built from 1953 to 1955 with a limited production of roughly 9, 700 and later replaced by the similar KR200, which continued until 1964. With a total production of roughly 55, 000 of all models built, the KR Kabinenrollers were among the most popular of all the micro cars.
Wheelbase:
6 ft 7.9 in Length
: 9 ft 3 in
W
idth:
4 ft Height:
3 ft 11in
Curb Weight:
490 Lb
Engine:
Fichtel & Sachs air-cooled two-stroke engine
Transmission:
Four forward speeds, sequential, no reverse

This car gets more looks and attention than most high-end antique and classic cars at car shows. They are rare and are a great collectors car. This car is street legal and is registered as a car. It is a 2-stroke so it does require and gas/oil mix.
This is a 1955 KR 175VIN / Chassis number: 8154Odometer reading: 8, 950Clean and clear title 2 New correct size tires on frontRecently painted front & rear fenders and canopy (the black parts)Rebuilt CarburetorMuch of the engine has been cleaned, polished and or paintedRoadster convertible, fully functional topNo side windows
Engine runs greatFront & rear plates/tags do not convey
The car needs the following:
Petcock valve rebuilt or replacedPossible a Battery 2-4 Pieces of the weather striping needs to be put back on
Rear fender, spare tire and exhaust need to be out back on Still needs a little bit of minor mechanical and my price has adjusted for it.It runs but has not run since the petcock was removed.
I will be selling the car as a non-running car at the moment. If I can coordinate a time that woks for my mechanic and myself, I will have him finish the minor details. No more than $200-$350 should finish the job.I will be selling this as a non running car
I will entire all reasonable offers, I will NOT respond to low ball offers or trades.


I reserve the right to end this listing at anytime since this will be listed in other places for sale. Should the vehicle sell elsewhere it will no longer be available for sale. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied him or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Whether in state or out-of-state, buyer is responsible for all applicable local and state taxes, title, registration fees, etc within their state of residence.
Buyer is responsible to arrange shipping. I am NOT a shipping company. All shipping questions and/or concerns should be addressed directly with the shipping company used to transport said vehicle.

update: 2016-07-10

Features:

Condition:UsedYear: 1955
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 8154Mileage: 8,950
Number of Cylinders: 1Make: Messerschmitt
Transmission: ManualModel: KR 175
Body Type: ConvertibleEngine: Sacks 2 stroke
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warrantyDrive Type: RWD
Vehicle Title: ClearFuel Type: Gas & oil mix
Exterior Color: Red & BlackFor Sale By: Private Seller
Interior Color: Black

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