Oxford Diecast 76MBC004

Messerschmitt Kr200 Bubble Top Light Blue

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The light blue liveried version of the Messerschmitt K200 bubble car . Nicknamed 'Bubble Top' because of its distinctive shape, nevertheless, over 40,000 of them were produced by the German company during the car's life span between 1955 and 1964. Registered LPV 966, the pretty pale blue and white exterior has royal blue carpeting and pale blue interior fittings.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Messerschmitt KR200 “Bubble Top” in Light Blue

Manufacturer Part Number: 76MBC004

The model represents a British Railways late‑crest period vehicle. It is a 1:64 scale die‑cast replica of the Messerschmitt KR200, a three‑wheeled micro‑car produced in West Germany between 1955 and 1964.

The version shown is liveried in a pale blue and white colour scheme with royal‑blue carpeting and matching light‑blue interior fittings. The registration plate displayed on the model reads LPV 966.

This model is part of a series that seeks to capture the distinctive “bubble” silhouette of the KR200, often referred to as the “Bubble Top” because of its rounded glass canopy.