Few vehicles embody the carefree spirit of the 1960s quite like the Meyers Manx dune buggy, and this one, listed here on eBay and located in Middletown, Rhode Island, is a genuine example with authentication #0392 from Bruce Meyers himself. According to the seller, this 1969 Manx wears serial #M3109F920E and sits on a 1957 Volkswagen pan. Unlike many buggies that have been heavily modified over the years, the seller claims this car remains faithful to its original design, making it a desirable and collectible example of the fiberglass icon that defined the era of beach cars and Baja racers.
The bright yellow fiberglass body captures the playful character that made the Manx famous. The seller notes the buggy received a driver-quality repaint at some point, which still presents well today. The classic short-wheelbase stance and upright windshield help it stand out in a sea of later kit-built dune buggies.
Power comes from a 1776cc Volkswagen flat-four with twin carburetors, which the seller states runs well. Supporting hardware has been updated in recent years, with a new Rancho transaxle installed in 2018, a full rewiring completed in 2015, and a brake system restoration performed in 2016. Together, these updates make the Manx a practical driver while keeping its period-correct charm intact.
Inside, the buggy features bucket seats the seller has been told are period Recaros from an early Porsche, though this detail cannot be confirmed. The layout is simple and purposeful, as expected in a Manx, with the only noted issue being an inoperative fuel gauge.
The buggy also includes a custom removable tonneau cover that conceals the spare tire, Optima battery, and additional storage space in the rear. The seller describes the vehicle as a “very period correct Manx,” the kind of honest example collectors look for when seeking originality rather than over-customization.
With a clean title and Bruce Meyers authentication included, this 1969 Manx offers a rare chance to own a piece of dune buggy history. Whether for beach cruising, cars-and-coffee events, or simply enjoying the smiles-per-mile that only a Manx delivers, this example looks ready to charm its next owner.
Would you preserve this Meyers Manx as a period-correct collectible, or would you personalize it for your own adventures?
Not sure what I would do with it. If I could get it for $5k, maybe $6k, I would drive the heck out of it and have some fun. If it’s one of those ‘holy grail’ finds that they want $50k-$70k for it, I would have to put it in the corner of the barn, cover it up and never drive it again.
I knew the building and the boat looked familiar – not the buggy though – they’re neighbors. May just have to check it out.
Nice one in great condition.
$25,000, TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND??? Are you effing kidding me?? That makes rusted out shells of mopars look cheap.
25K is a bit steep on these. One just auctioned on Hagerty for 20K in June and it was much nicer and completely updated. This seller is counting on originality to justify the price but I don’t see it.
Steve Mcqueen had one back in the day and drove one in a movie but it had a high powered engine.
He had it custom built for him and drove it on Crane’s Beach in Ipswich, where it was filmed and appears in a scene with Faye Dunaway and “The King of Cool” in “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1968). The original, not the re-make with Pierce Brosnan, LOL! The movie was filmed in and around Boston, with a scene filmed at Beverly Plaza, in Beverly, MA, less than a mile from my home! It was June, 1968, and I was in third (3rd) grade, and I asked my Mom if we could take a day off from school to go watch the crew filming the movie, but she said “No!”. Boo! Here’s a link to the IMDB article about the film, with stills from the movie. I believe that there’s a picture of Faye and Steve in the buggy on the beach on the web page.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063688/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4_tt_6_nm_1_in_0_q_The%2520Thomas%2520Crown%2520Affair
BTW, the Plaza is still there, but looks nothing like it did when the movie was filmed, back in the day.
First thing I would do is turn the surf board around.. Wow! that is painfull. Stern goes to the stern.. Never go against the grain, plus it will look way better.
I think it is very cool, especially being a Myers Max. When I lived in Mexico, I would have loved it. Like other comments I think the price is a bit optimistic.
This is one of those: “You have too much stuff!! Get rid of something!!”deals your wife is always yelling abut. Way to solve it? Slap a crazy price on it so it won’t sell, (wink wink) and then tell her: “Well honey, I tried to sell it, but there was no interest in it.” thus, you get to keep it. LOL
I used to see these almost everywhere when I was a little kid in the early “70’s. Been quite a while since I’ve seen one in the wild. I do think the seller is aiming a bit too high with that asking price, but who knows? GLWTS.