"The goal of the presentation, organized by Historics Auctioneers, is to bring many classic cars together in one space, showcasing their engineering, structure, and mechanical design. In fact, many vehicle projects show a clear link between small bodies, simple frames, low weight, and direct engineering. The Messerschmitt KR200 shows this idea, which uses a narrow body made from metal panels on a light frame. The seats are in line, and this reduces width, and it has a 191 cc two-stroke engine with air cooling."
"There's also the Tornado M6 GT, which also uses a low-weight approach. It takes a space-frame chassis made from metal tubes, and the panels use carbon fiber for low mass and strength. The interior uses leather seats, metal controls, and simple gauges, and the body design follows motorsport practice with a flat floor, straight airflow paths, and low drag. These visual elements easily connect their looks to aviation-inspired ideas seen in the red Messerschmitt KR200 wacky vintage car."
The Mercedes-Benz World exhibition runs November 27–29, 2025 at the Brooklands motor racing circuit in Weybridge, England. Historics Auctioneers organizes the presentation to bring classic cars together and showcase engineering, structure, and mechanical design. Vehicles from the 1960s to the 1990s illustrate links between small bodies, simple frames, low weight, and direct engineering. The Messerschmitt KR200 uses a narrow metal-panel body on a light frame, inline seating, and a 191 cc air-cooled two-stroke engine with reversible starting contacts. The Tornado M6 GT uses a metal tube space-frame, carbon-fiber panels, leather interior, and motorsport-inspired aerodynamics. Some experimental cars are display-only.
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