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The first Messerschmitt car was produced in 1953, a 175cc KR175 and came to Britain in 1954. This model came without suspension, reverse gear and heater. However, in 1955 it was upgraded to the KR200 with suspension and a 191cc Sachs engine. A tuned version of this established twenty five long-distance and world endurance records. The TG500 Tiger was unveiled in 1957, a four-wheeler with a twin-cylinder 500cc engine and bigger wheels. The bodywork for these also came as a roadster, Cabrio and sport. The last Messerschmitts were produced in 1964. This is a book of contemporary road tests, new model introductions, driver's impressions, technical and specification data, technical and historical articles from the major Clubs. Models covered KR175, KR200, KR201, Cruisette, TG500, FMR, Super, Sport Cabriolet.
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Messerschmitt Gold Portfolio, 1954-64, Various authors
- Language
- Released
- 1994
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Messerschmitt Gold Portfolio, 1954-64
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Various authors
- Publisher
- Brooklands Books Ltd
- Released
- 1994
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 172
- ISBN10
- 1855202417
- ISBN13
- 9781855202412
- Series
- Tags
- Automotive
- Description
- The first Messerschmitt car was produced in 1953, a 175cc KR175 and came to Britain in 1954. This model came without suspension, reverse gear and heater. However, in 1955 it was upgraded to the KR200 with suspension and a 191cc Sachs engine. A tuned version of this established twenty five long-distance and world endurance records. The TG500 Tiger was unveiled in 1957, a four-wheeler with a twin-cylinder 500cc engine and bigger wheels. The bodywork for these also came as a roadster, Cabrio and sport. The last Messerschmitts were produced in 1964. This is a book of contemporary road tests, new model introductions, driver's impressions, technical and specification data, technical and historical articles from the major Clubs. Models covered KR175, KR200, KR201, Cruisette, TG500, FMR, Super, Sport Cabriolet.