By the time 1970 rolled around, it was clear that two things would survive an atomic blast: cockroaches and air-cooled Volkswagen Beetles. The indestructible little People’s Car became the underpinning for a variety of interesting kit cars and low-production… more»
Dune Buggy
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Fun Driver: 1969 EMPI Imp Dune Buggy
Dune Buggies are designed to be classics providing unsurpassed enjoyment. Combining bulletproof mechanical components with a lightweight fiberglass body guarantees sparkling performance and reliability. It means that the owner will spend more time behind the wheel than beavering away… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Luxury Buggy: 1970 Meyers Manx Kick-Out S.S.
The Dune Buggy recipe was surprisingly simple. Take one Volkswagen Beetle, ditch the factory steel, bolt on a funky fiberglass body, and hit the beaches for a spot of motoring fun. Bruce Meyers was the undisputed king of the… more»
Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
The Original Dune Buggy: 1969 Meyers Manx
Ever since we were kids, we have been admonished to recycle and repurpose whenever possible. While it is nice to think that we are making a difference, often, we don’t see the results of our efforts. However, Bruce Meyers… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Lot Of 4! 1970 Beetle, 1973 Bradley GT Plus 2 More VW Creations
If you’ve been in the market for a nice Beetle and have room for three other drivers on the same chassis, this may be your lucky day as just about everything regarding this lot of four Volkswagen cars… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Fiberglass Mystery: 1970 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
This is the time to put your fiberglass and / or dune buggy knowledge to good use: just what the heck is this thing? Obviously, it’s a dune buggy with Volkswagen mechanicals and almost certainly built on a VW… more»
Jul 19, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Custom 1969 Dune Buggy Pickup: Is It A Kellison?
It started life as a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle, and has a 1.7-liter Type Four VW motor. But on the chassis is a really neat dune buggy pickup named “Truggy,” offered here on Craigslist in Westerville, North Carolina for $10,000…. more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve 1960 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
Beach weather is here, so it’s time to investigate this 1960 Volkswagen Dune Buggy, here on eBay, in a no-reserve auction bid to just $5500. It runs and drives well, so you can motor it home from Brooklyn, New… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Famous Designer Buggy: Mantaray II Kyote
I’m sure some of you recognize the name Dean Jeffries as a famous automobile customizer of the 1960s through the 2000s. In addition to producing one-offs, such as the Mantaray, the Monkeemobile, and the Green Hornet, Jeffries also designed… more»
Dec 1, 2022 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: 1922 Model T Dune Buggy Rat Rod
It is widely acknowledged that the Dune Buggy craze reached its zenith during the 1960s and 1970s, although it is possible to buy a new one today. The most instantly recognizable is the Meyers Manx, although some owners elected… more»
Sep 10, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Package Deal: VW Beetle and Buggy Kits
I am honestly surprised there’s not more action on the listing yet, as the opening bid is a paltry $4,500 with no reserve for two dune buggies and a parts Beetle to pillage from. While unfinished buggy kits are… more»
Aug 15, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dune Buggy Project: 1961 Volkswagen Concept 1
When I went to do some quick research on the history of this so-called “Concept 1” dune buggy, I only found one source: myself. Yes, the other reference to one of these obscure Volkswagen-based kit cars was written by… more»
Aug 10, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Summer Daily: 1961 Volkswagen Berry Mini T
The VW Beetle has proved to be a very flexible tool in the kit car builders toolbox. They can be used to create GT40 replicas, batmobile replicas – or anything which takes your fancy due to the simple nature… more»
Aug 14, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Manx Style: 1961 VW Dune Buggy
I’m sure that we all have our own automotive Bucket List, and while I have had the privilege to drive some desirable cars during my lifetime, one that has always eluded me is a traditional Dune Buggy. The former… more»
Jun 17, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Porsche-Powered! 1969 Safari Dune Buggy
There are probably three different ways that you can build a dune buggy. The first would be to do what I did with a friend years ago and mash something together from a discarded VW Beetle, tools needed? A… more»
Apr 17, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap Thrills? $1,000 1973 VW Dune Buggy
I remember when dune buggies were all the rage. I marveled at how easy it was to disassemble a VW Bug and go through the motions of swapping the body. In reality, reading about it was a lot easier… more»
