For Sale at Auction: 1968 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy in Carmel, California

Some ideas seem inseparable from the place that created them. The Meyers Manx is one of them. It could only have come from Southern California in the 1960s, when hot rods, surfing, fiberglass, and a distinctly laid-back outlook collided in a burst of creativity unlike anywhere else. Bruce Meyers, a self-described "beach bum" with a surfboard builder's understanding of fiberglass and an eye for Volkswagen engineering, brought those ingredients together in a bit of cosmic alchemy.

Introduced in 1964, the formula was brilliantly simple: a shortened Volkswagen chassis, a lightweight fiberglass body, and the engine of the owner's choosing. Immortalized in the original The Thomas Crown Affair, the Manx quickly became a symbol of California's carefree spirit. Behind that simplicity lay considerable ingenuity, all in pursuit of one remarkably uncomplicated objective: FUN.

Meyers Manx chassis number M1946E815E identifies this example as the 1,946th produced, completed in May 1968 and finished in Royal Blue Metalflake gel coat (color code 15E). Its accompanying Meyers Manx Certificate of Authenticity further confirms its authenticity, assigning Registry Number 1330. As with all original Manx dune buggies, the interior is intentionally spartan, featuring white-upholstered seats, rubber floor mats, and a black-rimmed banjo-style steering wheel.

Rather than the more common Volkswagen flat-four, this Manx is powered by a 2.7-liter Chevrolet Corvair air-cooled flat-six. Carrying an "RH" engine code, it is the rare and desirable high-performance 110-horsepower specification, providing a noticeable increase in performance. Believed to be a three-owner example, this Manx is said to retain its original gel coat and is fitted with polished aluminum wheels, a chrome roll bar, and a matching windshield surround.

Under prior ownership the Manx was serviced by Leading Edge Autosport of West Chester, Pennsylvania. A nine-page invoice totaling over $10,000 from 2021 reveals the extent of work performed, with preventive maintenance and light restoration work accounted for. Sold at Broad Arrow's 2022 debut Monterey Jet Center auction to the consignor, the car has since benefited from further care and selected use with limited miles only added on special occasions in that time. March and April 2026 invoices from Automotive Restorations Inc. of Stratford, Connecticut, reveal fresh fluids for both the engine and transmission, a new clutch, rear axle seals, and rear brake shoes, among other smaller repairs.

Original Meyers Manx dune buggies have always had a certain magic about them, combining genuine character with an unmatched amount of fun. This example offers the rare opportunity to enjoy the real thing-an authentic piece of coastal California creativity built for sunshine, open roads, and just a little mischief.