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63-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Messerschmitt KR175

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This 1955 Messerschmitt KR175 was purchased by the seller’s father from Continental Motor Sales of Boston, Massachusetts, in July 1961. The seller used the three-wheel microcar to commute to college and eventually became its owner in 2010. Powered by a 174cc two-stroke single, the car is finished in red and features a four-speed manual transmission, side-hinged hatch door, white folding soft top, handlebar steering, AM radio, tandem vinyl-covered seats, towel-rack bumpers, side-mounted turn signals, 8″ steel wheels, and an enclosed drive chain. This KR175 is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The KR175 debuted in 1953 and was the first Fritz Fend–designed vehicle to be produced by German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. This example is finished in red and features a replacement white folding soft top. Equipment includes Hella headlights, taillights, and side-mounted turn signals along with a fabricated replacement wraparound windshield, front and rear towel-rack bumpers, dual side mirrors, and aluminum trim. Photos depicting paint chips, cracks, and scratches as well as dents and chrome corrosion can be viewed in the gallery.

All three silver-painted steel wheels are mounted with 4.40-8″ Metzeler tires, and an included spare can be carried under the engine cover. The car features three-wheel independent suspension, and braking is handled by cable-operated mechanical drums.

The cockpit is accessed by way of a side-opening hatch and accommodates a driver and passenger in tandem. The coil-spring-mounted driver’s seat features an orange vinyl cover with red piping and the rear seat is upholstered in red. Interior surfaces are painted orange, and close-up photos in the gallery depict chips, flaking, and corrosion.

A handlebar with white grips fronts a body-color dashboard housing a 60-mph VDO speedometer, an Automatic brand AM radio, a WeltFunk Autosuper speaker, lighting controls, and an ignition switch. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 5k miles.

The air-cooled Fichtel & Sachs 174cc two-stroke single is accessed via a hinged rear cover and was factory rated at nine horsepower. The 24mm Bing carburetor has a fuel leak.

Power is sent to the rear wheel through a sequential four-speed manual transmission and an enclosed drive chain.


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