1955 Meyers Manx Volkswagen Dune Buggy
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Volkswagen |
Model: | Other |
Year: | 1955 |
Mileage: | 500 |
Engine: | 1641 |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Torrance, California, United States |
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Private seller |
Description of 1955 Volkswagen Other |
Authentic and registered "REAL" Meyers Manx. Buggy is built on a 1955 pan hence the year. This buggy has been meticulously restored and only has 500 shake down miles on it. Original Manx side pods that have been professionally molded into body. Buggy draws a crowd where ever it goes. I have been to many shows and events and have not seen a nicer one. I did all of the work and restoration my self from the pan up. Every nut and bolt has been either restored or replaced. The Body is painted with heavy green metal flake with 7 coats of clear, sanded an polished to a high gloss shine. Interior of buggy body has been linexed for extra durability. Custom interior built to resemble the original style from the 1960's, both front seats are on sliders to accommodate different drivers. Speedway motor's polished steering column mated to a new OEM VW steering box. Disc brake fornt end on 2" drop spindels. Selectadrop front end with air shocks. Rebuilt transmission with freeway flyer high gear. New rear drum brakes. New wiring with cartidge style fuse box. Completely rebuilt 1641 engine with dual Kadron carburetors. Notice the Scintilla Magneto Ignition. New 12 volt charging system with internally regulated alternator. New Crager wheels and tires with 500 miles. Roll Bar is Polished Stainless Steel. 1967 VW speedometer with fuel gauge built into speedo. Car is available for viewing and for sale locally. |