BMW Isetta – Westrand Car Show

Berkeley T 60 Micro Car

Aug 16, 2019Aug 23, 2019 Bruce Andrew All Cars, British Cars

Berkeley Cars of Bedfordshire, England produced economical sporting microcars with motorcycle-derived engines from 322 cc to 692 cc and front wheel drive between 1956 and 1960. Berkeley Coachworks were at the time one of the largest manufacturers of caravans in Europe Entering the motorcar business was an ideal project for them as they had developed […]

Messerschmitt micro cars

Jul 16, 2019Aug 3, 2019 Bruce Andrew All Cars, European Cars

Westrand Car Show - KR 200 Messerschmitt Kabinenroller Cabriolet

After building the Fend Flitzer for 3 years Fritz Fend approached Messerschmitt to mass produce a similar micro-car to his Flitzer. Messerschmitt had been prohibited from building aircraft after the end of WW II so they jumped at the opportunity to keep their factory doors open. The title “Kabinenroller” means “scooter with cabin”. There were […]