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1967 Meyers Manx | RM Sotheby's | The Monterey Auction
1967 Meyers Manx | RM Sotheby's | The Monterey Auction
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The Monterey Auction event, 13 - 15 August 2026.
Offered Without Reserve | $60,000 - $80,000 USD
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle.
Few vehicles of any era, of any kind, in any price class, have the crossover appeal of a Meyers Manx. For the 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair, Steve McQueen insisted that his character, the titular jet-setting criminal mastermind, drive a modified Manx on-screen to convey his carefree, thrill-seeking nature. Just a year prior, a Manx had won the inaugural Mexican 1000, the grueling race that would become the Baja 1000. The Manx was, at its core, a fiberglass kit that any enterprising home builder could complete in his garage on a used Volkswagen chassis…yet it was also an instant icon of midcentury design.
The success of the Manx unleashed a flood of imitators, but genuine examples manufactured by Bruce Meyers between 1964 and 1971 are the most desirable. Very few Manxes were restored to this level and most are average drivers, so well-restored, original surviving authentic examples are eagerly sought-after by collectors today as much for their historical significance as for their irresistible charm, which has only grown over the past six decades.
This Manx was built on a Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle platform that was, per its chassis number, originally completed mid-1967, which has been shortened 14 inches to accommodate the Manx body. Under previous ownership, it was fully restored by Curt Vogt at Cobra Automotive of Wallingford, Connecticut. Substantial work was outsourced to Peter Wolff of North Carolina due to his experience with these vehicles. Motivation now comes from a Powerhaus VW dual-port 1,914-cubic-centimeter flat-four producing approximately 90-100 horsepower, routed through a Rancho transaxle with a 200-millimeter clutch.
The body is painted in a period-appropriate coat of red metal-flake and finished with correct VW components including headlights and dash assembly; a correct Manx windshield, roll bar, front bumper, and “stinger” exhaust contribute to the classic dune buggy look and stance, while American Racing Torq-Thrust-style wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich tires complete the package. Under its prior owner’s care, the car was issued a Certificate of Authenticity (registry number 0679) signed by both Bruce and Winnie Meyers, confirming that this is a true and authentic Meyers Manx. It is further accompanied by invoices documenting restoration work carried out from 2017–2018 and totaling nearly $45,000.
Acquired by its current owner in 2021, this genuine 1967 Manx is now ready for its next caretaker. Equally at home in a swanky beach town, the high desert, or the show field, this is an excellent example of an icon, and a four-wheeled invitation to fun that would make for a wonderful addition to any garage. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo26/.
Offered Without Reserve | $60,000 - $80,000 USD
- An exceptional example of a genuine Meyers Manx, the pioneering American “dune buggy”
- Benefits from a complete restoration/build overseen by the legendary Curt Vogt Cobra Automotive of Wallingford, Connecticut, featuring a Powerhaus VW 1,914-cc engine and Rancho transaxle
- Beautifully finished in red metal flake; rides on classic American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels with correct Manx and VW parts and authentic period detailing throughout
- Accompanied by Meyers Manx Certificate of Authenticity, registry number 0679, as well as restoration invoices
- Timeless style—and timeless fun!
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle.
Few vehicles of any era, of any kind, in any price class, have the crossover appeal of a Meyers Manx. For the 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair, Steve McQueen insisted that his character, the titular jet-setting criminal mastermind, drive a modified Manx on-screen to convey his carefree, thrill-seeking nature. Just a year prior, a Manx had won the inaugural Mexican 1000, the grueling race that would become the Baja 1000. The Manx was, at its core, a fiberglass kit that any enterprising home builder could complete in his garage on a used Volkswagen chassis…yet it was also an instant icon of midcentury design.
The success of the Manx unleashed a flood of imitators, but genuine examples manufactured by Bruce Meyers between 1964 and 1971 are the most desirable. Very few Manxes were restored to this level and most are average drivers, so well-restored, original surviving authentic examples are eagerly sought-after by collectors today as much for their historical significance as for their irresistible charm, which has only grown over the past six decades.
This Manx was built on a Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle platform that was, per its chassis number, originally completed mid-1967, which has been shortened 14 inches to accommodate the Manx body. Under previous ownership, it was fully restored by Curt Vogt at Cobra Automotive of Wallingford, Connecticut. Substantial work was outsourced to Peter Wolff of North Carolina due to his experience with these vehicles. Motivation now comes from a Powerhaus VW dual-port 1,914-cubic-centimeter flat-four producing approximately 90-100 horsepower, routed through a Rancho transaxle with a 200-millimeter clutch.
The body is painted in a period-appropriate coat of red metal-flake and finished with correct VW components including headlights and dash assembly; a correct Manx windshield, roll bar, front bumper, and “stinger” exhaust contribute to the classic dune buggy look and stance, while American Racing Torq-Thrust-style wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich tires complete the package. Under its prior owner’s care, the car was issued a Certificate of Authenticity (registry number 0679) signed by both Bruce and Winnie Meyers, confirming that this is a true and authentic Meyers Manx. It is further accompanied by invoices documenting restoration work carried out from 2017–2018 and totaling nearly $45,000.
Acquired by its current owner in 2021, this genuine 1967 Manx is now ready for its next caretaker. Equally at home in a swanky beach town, the high desert, or the show field, this is an excellent example of an icon, and a four-wheeled invitation to fun that would make for a wonderful addition to any garage. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo26/.
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