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more about #minicars more comments → Plecostomus [Tyrrell]: God, it even looks like a damned airplane. I would probably lengthen the nose slightly and redo the bodywork on the nose a touch (make the headlights... more » HammSammich: Thanks for this! I love these Messerschmitts... It would be a blast to tour around in one of these - on temperate fall or spring days. There's not ... more » FЯeeMan: I passed a nicely restored, desert tan with orange wheels, Willys Jeep yesterday evening. While not a micro car in the true sense of the word, it may... more » Paul Y. don't drive too fast.: While not my favorite insane/weird microcar, the Messerschmitts are super cool. They're a particularly creative solution to a big problem in postwar G... more » dosdelon: Looks like a cross between a VW bug and a coffin... more » Adamskiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiy: I must say that I'm far more interested in that chromed behemoth in the background. more » engineerd: Can-Am Spyder + Messerschmitt Bf 109 = Messerschmitt KR200. I think there's some time travel involved. (Apparently we can no longer post more than o... more » Deartháir II: Messerschmitt is, of course, most famous for their Bf109 fighter, which was the most recognized German warplane of the second world war. It was, essen... more » Timtoolman, sporadically speaking: Having been T-boned once, I cringe at the thought of being hit broadside in one of these. It has all the structural rigidity of an old red wagon. more » Neener: My cousin has one of these but I tell you, his ankle long hair and squeaky voice make him a pain to sit behind. And don't even get me started on the ... more » SeanKHotay: What's the CCC*? *Compacted Clown Capacity (I think these mini cars are cool, BTW) more » Flathead Smith: Man, life really sucked in post WWII Germany for a few years. We were over here wallowing around in big iron and the Krauts had to tool around in stuf... more » Elhigh: There was a company - maybe still at it, for all I know - that made really nice, faithful repros of these things using Mini mechanicals up front, and ... more » Jo Schmo: Ok, now picture John Goodman in it... you're welcome more » Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): My dad mentioned this to me the other day while we were discussing that 100mpg VW concept (tandem seating with 1-litre diesel, IIRC). more » -
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1955 Messerschmitt KR200: King Of The Tiny Road
Many of you appreciated the Seven non-Mini Mini Cars, but a few mentioned the lack of a Messerschmitt. Behold, the Messerschmitt KR200. More » -
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Seven Classic Mini Cars That Aren't Mini Coopers
The dream of a small, affordable and fun mini car is as old as the dream of the automobile itself. The original Mini may be the most famous, but there are other sporty, convertible and even amphibious classic mini cars. More » -
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BREAKING CARS! Minicars Perform Poorly In IIHS Crash Tests
This just in from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Minicars like the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit and Smart ForTwo perform poorly in 40 MPH frontal oncoming crash tests. Also, water is wet. [Automotive News] -
