Description: The superb Oxford Diecast 1/18 Messerschmitt KR200 Bubble Car, in Rouge Sarde (Sardinian Red). The "KR" stood for "Kabinenroller", which means "Cabin Scooter". The cars were made between 1955 & 1964.The model (Oxford no.18MBC001) features an opening bubble top, & measures 6 1/4" (155mm) in length.It is presented on a display plinth in an outer card window box.It is new, mint & boxed.Oxford says: The Messerschmitt KR200 (Kabinenroller or Cabin Scooter), a three wheeled bubble car, which in real life was designed by aircraft engineer Fritz Fend and produced in the Messerschmitt aircraft factory in Regensburg, Germany. Introduced in 1955, between then and 1964 when production ceased, approximately 40,000 rolled out of the factory. The Oxford replica features a hard top rather than the soft-top version, which we are producing later on. The car was designed so that the driver and passenger, riding tandem, got in through a canopy door which was hinged on the right side of the vehicle. The door included the windshield and window frames which then closed as a monocoque construction over the top of the occupants and was secured on the left hand side. The steering wheel/bar was like that in an aircraft and was much more responsive than comparable cars of its time. The engine comprised a 191 cc single cylinder 2-stroke model which was set in front of the rear wheel and behind the passenger seat. There is still a lot of interest in this unusual automobile nicknamed ‘Schmitt’ today, with enthusiasts all over the world willing to pay over 20,000 Euros for one, against its original DM2500 (1278 Euros)!This model is moderately priced in comparison and comes in a bright red with clear roof ‘bubble’, black chassis and interior floor; bright red dashboard and seating. Because the roof opens, the interior is particularly well detailed featuring chrome dashboard panels and steering wheel defined in chrome. There is lots of chrome/silver trim on the exterior too, including the hubcaps. The model has a UK registration plate 627 CD, emphasising the fact that the tandem format of the driver and passenger seats made the left-hand, right-hand drive mechanical adjustments unnecessary.
Price: 34.85 GBP
Location: Derby
End Time: 2025-01-30T09:10:44.000Z
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Vehicle Make: Messerschmitt
Colour: Red
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Material: Diecast & plastic
Theme: Bubble Cars
Scale: 1:18
Series: Oxford Automobile
Type: Car - Passenger
Features: Unopened Box, With Stand
Year of Manufacture: 2021
Sub-Type: Messerschmitt
MPN: 18MBC001
Vehicle Type: Micro car
Vehicle Year: 1955-1964
Packaging: Sealed
Year of Release: 2021
Brand: Oxford Diecast
