Messerschmitt

Messerschmitt is a famous German aircraft manufacturer, known primarily for their World War II fighter aircraft, notably the Bf 109 and Me 262. The company survived in the post-war era, undergoing a number of mergers and evolving into Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm before being bought by DASA in 1989.

Post-war

After WW2 the company wasn't allowed to produce aircraft. One alternative the company came up with was the three wheeled motorcycle/bubble car KR200. According to an urban legend, it's made with old aeroplane parts. This wasn't true, but as it was designed by aircraft engineers, it's probably no coincidence it looks somewhat like an aeroplane. A well known appearance of this car is in Terry Gilliam's Brazil, to great effect.

Related Topics:
WW2 - Motorcycle - Bubble car - KR200 - Urban legend - Terry Gilliam - Brazil

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