German Automaker Melkus Files For Bankruptcy

The never-ending circle of life that is high-end sports car manufacturing has just taken another turn for the worst for German automaker Melkus, which on Monday morning filed for insolvency.

Originally founded in 1959, the Melkus brand emerged as a sports and racing car maker. After what was assumed to be an official shutting of its doors in 1986, the classic nameplate was restored in 2006 by none other than son of the founder, Peter Melkus.

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Melkus Presents New RS2000 Black Edition, Priced at a Hefty €149,900

If you've never heard the name Melkus before, we won't blame you. The German company founded by race driver Heinz Melkus started building racing and sports cars in the mid-1950s before closing shop in 1986 only to reopen again in the 1990s by Heinz's son Peter.

Currently, the company's sole model is the RS2000, the range of which is being expanded with the addition of the new Black Edition variant.

There's no prize for guessing where it's name comes from. We'll just note that according to Melkus, this is no ordinary black paint job but a special black lacquer finish that requires six layers with each layer being sanded separately. The exterior upgrades also include a carbon-fiber bodykit.

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