Volkswagen 1,600cc-Powered Dune Buggy 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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Inspired by the growing Dune Buggy and off-road craze in Southern California, Bruce F. Meyers — an engineer, artist, boat builder, and avid surfer — created the Meyers Manx. The very first model, affectionately named “Old Red,” was hand-built by Meyers in his Newport Beach garage between late 1963 and May 1964. This innovative vehicle was constructed on a shortened Volkswagen Beetle chassis and featured an innovative lightweight one-piece fiberglass body with integrated fenders. The result was a nimble, fun, and rugged buggy that could handle sand dunes, desert terrain, and beach cruising with ease.   

Named after the nimble, tailless Manx cat, Meyer’s creation gained fame after winning the 1967 Mexican 1000 in Baja California, defeating motorcycles, trucks, and other cars. It appeared on the cover of Hot Rod and Car and Driver, and even Steve McQueen drove one in The Thomas Crown Affair.  

The design’s popularity inspired a wave of imitations, with over 300 companies copying the Manx in one form or another. This is one of those Manx clones, built on a modified Volkswagen Beetle chassis with a 1973-74 1600cc engine, that’s ready for a trip through Baja or a day at the beach. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Manx-style fiberglass body 

• Finished in yellow paint over black and yellow vinyl interior 

• Powered by a Volkswagen 1600cc air-cooled flat-four engine 

• Four-speed manual transmission with EMPI shifter 

• The engine number (AH167967) decodes as: 

  • Engine Type: 1600cc (1.6-liter) 

  • Configuration: Dual-relief, dual-port 

  • Horsepower: 48 bhp DIN / 46 HP SAE-net 

  • Fuel System: Carbureted 

  • Production Years: 1973–1974 

  • Market: USA-only 

  • Serial Number: 167967 

Features 

• Exposed headlights 

• Chrome front nudge bar   

• Dual side-view mirrors   

• Chrome roll bar 

• Dual exhaust 

• Equipped with an alternator

• Coil-over shocks and springs front and rear

• Chrome wheels with Winston Winner G/T tires: P205/70R14 front, P275/60R15 rear 

• Scat leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Aluminum engine-turned dash 

• VDO 90-mph speedometer and SW gauges for oil pressure and volts 

• Center console with cup holders 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint imperfections include chips and scuffs 

Included 

• Rubber “bug” floor mats 

Ownership History

This Volkswagen Dune Buggy is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.  

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com  

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.