Any of you owned, had a go in one or fancy owning a Messerschmitt 'micro car'?

[Accy cyclist]

I need one of these, but being useless with car maintenance, apart from checking the oil level, inflating tyres etc, it wouldn't be wise! I've heard driving one is like being in an old World War 2 plane that doesn't actually take off/leave the ground. I bet they smell nice seeing as they run on 2 stroke petrol which is used in Lambrettas,Vespas and lawn mowers.

There's one here for sale at a mere £29,379, in my favourite Bianche Celeste colour.


Looks like it's a cabriolet as well.

https://www.classic-trader.com/uk/cars/listing/messerschmitt-fmr/kr/kr-200/1955/253470

I bet my old CC buddy @Drago has had a go in one, or if not would like to!

 

[fossyant]

Get an Aygo - far more reliable.

 

[Cycleops]

Not practical transport but a museum piece.

 

[grldtnr]

Not practical transport but a museum piece.

I would love a Velomobile, but being of a broad beam , I doubt very much I could fit in one, I do however have 2 recumbent trikes, so half way there!
* Asked what was your chest size, i replied ,in all honesty 4 ft !

 

[Accy cyclist]

Not practical transport but a museum piece.

A Sunday afternoon, in the spring and summer car maybe.

 

[All uphill]

How much?!?!

I sometimes feel like a stranger in these times.

Something is worth a load of money just because it is old?

 

[Accy cyclist]

How much?!?!

I sometimes feel like a stranger in these times.

Something is worth a load of money just because it is old?

They make new/copy ones, some are electric, but they won't have that 2 stroke smell and that 'putt' putt' sound.

 

[gavroche]

Get the new Citroen Ami all electric vehicle for under £6000. 45 miles range, 28mph and rechargeable in 3 hours at home.

 

[KnittyNorah]

I can remember, when I was about 9 or 10 years old, someone in the village had a visitor in a blue bubblecar just like that one - and I wanted my dad to get one so much. I've always liked them despite their total impracticability in so many ways for so many years, but I think they'd be very practical nowadays. And I'd still like one!

 

[HMS_Dave]

I've heard they have an NCAP safety rating of 5 stars so long as you wear goggles, a parachute and don't have a Triumph Spitfire on your six...

 

[HMS_Dave]

Get the new Citroen Ami all electric vehicle for under £6000. 45 miles range, 28mph and rechargeable in 3 hours at home.

Yes, all very good. But just LOOK AT IT!!! Looks like a 1990's bum bag... They've completely missed the mark in my opinion, regardless of what it is supposed to be...

 

[Arrowfoot]

I've heard they have an NCAP safety rating of 5 stars so long as you wear goggles, a parachute and don't have a Triumph Spitfire on your six...

Plus, the ratings hold only when the engine is not started.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Like @KnittyNorah there was one in our neighborhood when I was small. Its appearance always caused a lot of excitement and cries of "Bubble car!"

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Like @KnittyNorah there was one in our neighborhood when I was small. Its appearance always caused a lot of excitement and cries of "Bubble car!"

This me in my Dads bubble car in the early 1970's

 

[jowwy]

Any of you owned, had a go in one or fancy owning a Messerschmitt 'micro car'?​

Hmmmmmmm No, No, and No