1973 Volkswagen Dune Buggy

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

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. 

However, 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 1973 Volkswagen Beetle chassis, that’s ready for a trip through Baja or a day at the beach. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Burnyzz Collection 

• Timeless Manx-style fiberglass body 

• Black fiberglass hardtop 

• Volkswagen air-cooled 1600cc flat-four 

• Four-speed manual transaxle 

Features 

• 15-inch staggered-width wheels  

• Chrome front nudge bar  

• Dual side-view mirrors  

• Chrome roll bar  

• Front disc brakes 

Known Imperfections 

• Scratches and gouges in the fiberglass that have been touched up  

• Scratches on the black fiberglass hardtop 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History 

This 1973 Volkswagen Dune Buggy joined The Burnyzz Collection in 2024. 

Additional Notes 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida. Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.