Spitfire or Messerschmitt?

[Corsarius]

You've wanted it, you knew it was coming. Now heeeeeeeeere it is.

Spitfire versus Messerschmitt? There can be only one winner. I ask you, the viewers, to decide.

So very briefly, explain your reasoning as to which of these great aircraft should be the true victor, and why?

And so will the winner be the proud owner of...

http://www.triumphspitfire.nl/video/two-spitfires.jpg

or

http://haytom.com/images/messerschmitt/messerschmitt-1.jpg

[Ricky]

If we're talking cars - Triumph Spitfire! *drools*

[Wuzak]

If we're talking cars - Triumph Spitfire! *drools*

The Triumph would have it all over the Messerschmitt in performance terms, but I think the tables are turned when you talk about serviceability!

[Lightning]

Hi Corsarius,

With gasoline costing 1.50€ per liter (about $9.00 per U.S. gallon!!!), you be the judge. :D

Regards,
Lightning

[kiwimac]

I think the Messerschmitt Bubble-car would do me fine!

[Kutscha]

This was in a guys sig on another board.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-12/1114844/messercol1.jpg