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The Meyers Manx dune buggy is a small recreationally-oriented automobile, designed initially for desert racing by Californian engineer, artist, boat builder and surfer Bruce F. Meyers. [1] It was produced by his Fountain Valley, California company, B. F. Meyers & Co. from 1964 to 1971, in the form of car kits applied to shortened chassis of ...
The Meyers Manx 2.0 dune buggy morphs a '60s icon into a modern electric car that trades its predecessor's gas-fed VW engine for a battery-electric powertrain. ... When Bruce and Winnie Meyers ...
Plus a lot of VW parts and tender loving care. (Well, you could 50 years ago. This is from our April 1967 issue.)
The original fiberglass dune buggy was the 1964 "Meyers Manx" built by Bruce Meyers. [2] Bruce Meyers designed his fiberglass bodies as a "kit car", using the Volkswagen Beetle chassis. [3] Many other companies worldwide have been inspired by the Manx, making similar bodies and kits. [3] These types of dune buggies are known as "clones". [2]
Following Bruce Meyers Meyers Manx design, Louis Treweek began building beach buggies in New Zealand in the 1960s. He sold his moulds to Rob Schrickel, an Auckland-based manufacturer in 2003. 35 had been sold by 2012. As at 2021 the Manx remains in production. [10] [50] The long wheelbase 2+2 Manx buggy moulds were made in 2006. [10]
Originally produced from 1964-1971, the Meyers Manx off-roader has made its return, this time with an electric powertrain. Meyers Manx 2.0 EV Modernizes the Iconic Dune Buggy, Starts at $74K Skip ...
Following the event, Bruce Meyers and his Meyers Manx became an overnight sensation, and the competition between four wheels and motorcycles for the fastest Baja run began. In the following months, more attempts at breaking the record would take place.
The EV Manx will come with a standard 20 kWh battery and 150 miles of range. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...