Is this a real Manx?

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:38 am

I've been looking at getting a buggy for a while to restore and I found someone near me selling a 1967 Manx (it's pretty beat up) but I was curious whether it's a real Manx or some sort of clone. I'm pretty new so I figured I should ask the experts so to speak. Also, I was wondering if $500 was a reasonable price assuming it runs well. I'm not afraid of putting money into it, I'm just wondering if it's worth putting money into. The pics are located at http://www.tehmatix.net/manx/ Thanks for the help!

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:49 am

It is not a Manx. If the chassis is in good shape, plop a new body on there, do the mechanical restoration and have fun. Personally, I wouldn't fool with the body. Time wise, and money wise, new bodies typically are the way to go, UNLESS you are one the lucky ones with a real manx.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:55 am

I would pass on this one. I dont think it an authentic Manx and it would take alot to get that body back into shape. Looks like alot of engine work would be involved as well. I spent over $6,000.00 to get my buggy in shape and it wasnt as bad as this one. Look on ebay for a better buggy. I would give around $50.00 for that buggy just so I had some parts...:2cents:

Reverb · Post by **Reverb** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:57 am

It`s not a real Manx. I`m not sure what kind of clone it is. The left front fender concerns me, unless you`re handy with fiberglass repair. That engine doesn`t look like it`s run in years, so I wouldn`t trust that. I wouldn`t pay more than about $250 for that buggy, and only if the pan is in decent shape. Keep watching on this site in the classified section. Theres always buggy projects for sale. You might also check the Samba http://www.thesamba.com/vw/ There`s often buggys for sale in there.

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:10 am

id offer 300$

Gene-C · Post by **Gene-C** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:37 am

They claim it runs well, I shall see when I go in person, $500 is the asking price, I'm sure I could get it down. If I do buy it, some of you may wish to buy some stock in the company that makes Bondo.

CairoManx · Post by **CairoManx** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:49 am

I have no idea where you're located but there is a buggy body and an IRS pan for sale in Peoria, IL on ebay that looks like its a genuine Meyers Manx. There is no way to be certain until someone inspects it first hand but everything about it appears correct. The owner' reserve is $300. No one has bid on it yet. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/pre-1998-beetle-speed-buggy-manx-style-bug-vw-baja_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6763QQitemZ8031536701QQrdZ1

Dune-Buggy-Archives · Post by **Dune-Buggy-Archives** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:07 am

Hey, Looked at the pics. You buddy has a T-bird or copy of one most likely. I am not sure they made the contour dash like that. The bodys sides, tail features and the hood are definately T-bird. These bodies were sold all over and advertisied in Hot Rod magazine by a company called Bird Automotive. I have a full brochure and letter in the Archives. I think the scans are on our Yahoo pages. Most of Bird Automotive ads ran a pic with no hood and two guys putting the body on a chassis. Definately not a Manx though that doesn't matter. All buggies are (okay I gotta say it...) fun,fun,fun till takes your ....T-bird..... away.

Good Luck, John

click for bigger pic... [QUOTE=DominoTree]I've been looking at getting a buggy for a while to restore and I found someone near me selling a 1967 Manx (it's pretty beat up) but I was curious whether it's a real Manx or some sort of clone. I'm pretty new so I figured I should ask the experts so to speak. Also, I was wondering if $500 was a reasonable price assuming it runs well. I'm not afraid of putting money into it, I'm just wondering if it's worth putting money into. The pics are located at http://www.tehmatix.net/manx/ Thanks for the help![/QUOTE]

shaihulud · Post by **shaihulud** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:47 am

For $500 I would want at least a good titled pan and reasonably good mechanicals. If you don't mind spending a lot of time to fix the fibreglass and you are prepared to learn how to work in fibreglass the body looks OK. There doesn't apear to be an aweful lot of work needed to make the body good. If all you want is a basic fun buggy with a standard beetle engine in it a couple of thousand more will do it. If you want a beautiful show pony with a modified engine in it then the sky is the limit and maybe you should look elsewhere.

Dune-Buggy-Archives · Post by **Dune-Buggy-Archives** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:14 pm

T-bird buggies.... Here is one. John

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