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1955 Messerschmitt KR200

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 14, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$18,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Messerschmitt KR175, KR200 and KR201
Generation
KR175, KR200 and KR201 (1953 to 1964)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
54779
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 13 comparable sales, 62% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$27,500 to $33,000
Median$31,000
Sales behind it13Likely

From 13 sales of the Messerschmitt KR175, KR200 and KR201 (1953 to 1964) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $27,500 and $33,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 Messerschmitt KR200 ProjectBring a Trailer, June 6, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 6, 2025$25,000
1955 Messerschmitt KR200 DeluxeBring a Trailer, March 4, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 4, 2026$33,000
63-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Messerschmitt KR175Bring a Trailer, March 6, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 6, 2025$15,750
1956 Messerschmitt KR200Bring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 25, 2026$31,000
1957 Messerschmitt KR200 CoupeMecum, Sept. 21, 2025MecumSept. 21, 2025$32,500
1954 Messerschmitt KR175Broad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$34,000
33-Years-Owned 1957 Messerschmitt KR200 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, June 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2026$29,000
1958 Messerschmitt KR200 ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 21, 2025MecumSept. 21, 2025$27,500