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General Category => Sales & Auctions => Topic started by: Bob Purton on March 26, 2009, 10:34:51 AM

Title: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Bob Purton on March 26, 2009, 10:34:51 AM
Now form an orderly que for this one lads , no pushing in! :D :D :D :D   
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1960-MESSERSCHMITT-KR200-EX-PRIVATE-COLLECTION-V-RARE_W0QQitemZ110368838718QQihZ001QQcategoryZ2192QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Jawmedead on March 26, 2009, 10:57:53 AM
It's listed as having a V5 but the reg. no. doesn't come up on DVLA site?  (Vehicle details could not be found) Strange. ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: blob on March 26, 2009, 01:13:49 PM
The kR-175, low milage original condition car at Mannheim last year, only had an asking price of 14k and looked better than this one.

From one extreme to another, check this out, it has to be a SCAM??? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/meausersmit-spares-repairs-restore-3-WHEELER_W0QQitemZ180340182043QQihZ008QQcategoryZ2192QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Jim Janecek on March 26, 2009, 02:01:55 PM

From one extreme to another, check this out, it has to be a SCAM???

I would have to say yes, unless the person is absolutely clueless.

"early measure smitt."

I haven't heard that one before.

also- the very bad english suggests someone from Eastern Europe, they are hoping for a sucker to send them a few thousand pounds for a car whose photo they just grabbed off the internet someplace.

oh, looking at the seller's other listings, here is his tel number:  07811362311
someone should call him and see if this is real.  It is possible the guy's eBay account was hacked and he has some real items up and someone added the schmitt as a joke.  He might not even be aware it is listed.

of course I could be completely wrong and the guy is a marketing genius.
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Scootacar_mk1 on March 26, 2009, 06:44:37 PM
£25k.....and it looks like it would need restoring!!


The second one states "left hand drive" - must be a very rare one!
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Peelpower on March 26, 2009, 09:00:55 PM

The second one states "left hand drive" - must be a very rare one!
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LOL, even in Germany a LEFT HAND DRIVE Schmitt is very very rare!!!

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Jim Janecek on March 26, 2009, 09:08:52 PM

LOL, even in Germany a LEFT HAND DRIVE Schmitt is very very rare!!!


I thought they were all Left Hand Drive?
When you drive a car in Germany, what hand do you use to shift?  Your right hand and you steer with your LEFT HAND (on a Left Hand Drive car).
Same with Messerschmitt, you shift with your right hand.

It would a Right Hand Drive one that is rare.  (shifter on the left)

Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: blob on March 26, 2009, 10:33:50 PM
The idea that Schmitt lights alone are worth over £800 ??? Are they gold plated??
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: AndrewG on March 26, 2009, 11:01:15 PM
also- the very bad english suggests someone from Eastern Europe
Either that, or they've had a British education - I think the spelling is so consistently bad that it must be real!

Andrew
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: blob on March 27, 2009, 07:19:09 PM
The plot thickens… It’s fairly unlikely anyone could buy a restored Schmitt for a few grand these days and it’s damn near impossible to find three. That’s what the vendor is touting now?? I wonder if they finish on the 1st of April?
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: karonut on March 27, 2009, 07:20:25 PM
I see that it is ORIGINAL does that mean that it is originally turquoise and now it is white?

Dash and firewall are turquoise.

They have even painted the rear lights white.
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: karonut on March 27, 2009, 08:08:51 PM
It is on the DVLA web site but like lots of people cannot spell MESSERSCHMITT the DVLA included, as I have one with the spelling of MESSERSCH MITT (SPOT THE GAP) try MESSERSHMITT and the details come up and they are interesting.
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Peelpower on March 31, 2009, 11:55:53 AM
....and look at this real bargain. Mind the headlights!!!!

(http://i16.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/3e/61/3875_1.JPG)


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-KR-201-1957-MESSERSCHMITT-ROADSTER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQihZ008QQitemZ180342074825QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: marcus on March 31, 2009, 12:20:33 PM
That one clearly has Platinum plated headlamp rims, £1,500 each, and it's the rare German-American model !
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Bob Purton on March 31, 2009, 06:17:16 PM
They mention that its not driven as if its a good thing! Another tarts handbag!!!
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Jawmedead on March 31, 2009, 06:46:55 PM
Another tarts handbag!!!

COR! What size are the tarts that you know Bob?  They must be big to lift one of those.  ;D
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: marcus on March 31, 2009, 08:22:15 PM
tart's handbag, nice one Bob
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Bob Purton on April 01, 2009, 10:38:20 AM
Haven't you heard that one? Its an expression you hear a lot in the classic motorcycle world, it applies to a bike that the owner has restored to cosmetic perfection with the express purpose of winning concourse ribbons, the machine will always arrive in the back of a van, never ridden out on the run and returns home in the van. Much the same as a certain concourse winning Isetta we all know.

Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: marcus on April 01, 2009, 12:04:58 PM
My neighbour has a lovely Triumph TR3 B (a small batch of TR 3As with TR4 engines made just for America). I once went with him to the Triumph Club (the cars, not the bras) International, for some driving events the cars had to be driven to the venue to qualify. As we approached by the cross-country route we spotted several cars being rolled off trailers around the corners and out of site of check in, so they would only have to drive a few hundred yards. In the concourse itself lots of never-used cars were displayed surrounded by artistic displays of never-used tools and accessories, even cleaning and polishing sundries were in un-opened bags...one set for use, one set for display. Very sad!
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Scootacar_mk1 on April 04, 2009, 06:51:30 PM
i knew i'd seen a picture of the "scam" schmitt on net somewhere...

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_messerschmitt_bubble_car.htm
Title: Re: Schmitt for sale Ho Ho!!
Post by: Jim Janecek on April 04, 2009, 09:17:51 PM
i knew i'd seen a picture of the "scam" schmitt on net somewhere...

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_messerschmitt_bubble_car.htm

You are correct!  The info I have shows that page as being that way with that same photo since AT LEAST August 2006