The Messerschmitt KR200 arrived in 1955 as the more developed successor to the KR175, retaining the aircraft-like tandem seating and hinged transparent canopy that made the Kabinenroller immediately recognizable. Built by Messerschmitt in Regensburg and designed by Fritz Fend, it used a 191 cc two-stroke single-cylinder engine driving the single rear wheel. Its extremely low weight and simple mechanical layout made the KR200 an economical alternative to a conventional small car, while today its unusual engineering makes it one of the most recognizable European microcars of the period.

This 1955 example is considerably more interesting for its preservation than for cosmetic perfection. The seller states that its 15,015 km mileage is original and documented and that the car remains in completely unrestored condition. Originally delivered to Sweden, it reportedly saw little use before being acquired by a Dutch collector in 2007 and was subsequently driven mainly to classic-car meetings. The present owner bought it in 2021. The photographs show an appropriately aged car, with visible wear, patina and period details throughout rather than the uniform finish of a restored KR200.

The engine was opened in 2021 and, according to the seller, was found still carrying its original standard-size piston; seals and oil seals were renewed at the same time. The rear suspension rubbers and chain were also replaced, while the swingarm was converted to Z-type bearings. The car is registered and roadworthy, although its German technical inspection expired in 2026 and can reportedly be renewed by the seller. Various historical documents accompany it, while a replacement Plexiglas canopy and rebuilt spare engine are available separately. For a KR200, the combination of early 1955 production, documented low mileage and genuinely unrestored condition is the principal attraction, though the claimed mileage and originality should be checked against the accompanying documentation. Find it for sale at €21,500 (about $25,200) ⁠here in Hamburg, Germany.