The Evolution of Messerschmitt Microcars: From KR175 to the TG500 “Tiger”
The name Messerschmitt is widely associated with high-performance German aircraft from the Second World War. However, in the decade after the war, the company also produced some of the most distinctive microcars ever built. These vehicles—small, economical, and often three-wheeled—were created during a period when Germany urgently needed affordable transportation. Between 1953 and 1964, Messerschmitt…