Introduced in June 1957, the Messerschmitt KR201 Roadster is one of the most glamorous of all the 'kabinenroller' (cabin scooters). The 191cc Fichtel & Sachs engine featured a raised compression ratio of 8.0:1 compared to the KR200's 6.3:1, producing an extra 2bhp and endowing the sporting KR201 with a maximum speed of 65mph. In creating the Roadster, the bubble effect of the closed car was lessened and a simple elegance created by the frame-less windscreen and scissors-type hood, while the interior featured handsome black-trimmed upholstery picked out in imitation snakeskin. The front seat was adjustable and could be tipped up for convenient entry. A Cabriolet version (with fixed side windows replacing the Roadster's de-mountable screens) was introduced late in 1958. This KR201 was purchased as a restoration project by the current vendor in 2017 having been owned since 1996 by the previous keeper, who had used the car a couple of times only before consigning it to garage storage. Unfortunately, the vendor does not have the time to proceed with the rebuild, hence the decision to sell. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, this potentially most rewarding project comes with a V5 registration document.
Introduced in June 1957, the Messerschmitt KR201 Roadster is one of the most glamorous of all the 'kabinenroller' (cabin scooters). The 191cc Fichtel & Sachs engine featured a raised compression ratio of 8.0:1 compared to the KR200's 6.3:1, producing an extra 2bhp and endowing the sporting KR201 with a maximum speed of 65mph. In creating the Roadster, the bubble effect of the closed car was lessened and a simple elegance created by the frame-less windscreen and scissors-type hood, while the interior featured handsome black-trimmed upholstery picked out in imitation snakeskin. The front seat was adjustable and could be tipped up for convenient entry. A Cabriolet version (with fixed side windows replacing the Roadster's de-mountable screens) was introduced late in 1958. This KR201 was purchased as a restoration project by the current vendor in 2017 having been owned since 1996 by the previous keeper, who had used the car a couple of times only before consigning it to garage storage. Unfortunately, the vendor does not have the time to proceed with the rebuild, hence the decision to sell. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, this potentially most rewarding project comes with a V5 registration document.
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