model history

Meyers Manx by StudioClassic77: From backyard dream to cultural icon

In 1964, Bruce Meyers, an artist, surfer and boat builder, developed a new kind of off-road machine. Using fibreglass boatbuilding techniques, he created the very first fibreglass dune buggy, the Meyers Manx, built on a shortened VW Beetle chassis.

Light, strong and easy to assemble, the Manx became an instant sensation. It wasn’t long before Meyers took his creation to the desert and in 1967 he drove a Manx to victory in the gruelling Mexican 1000 (the race that would later become the Baja 1000), smashing records and redefining what was possible in off-road motorsport.

The Manx was not just a vehicle, it was a lifestyle. Celebrities, surfers and adventurers embraced the buggy and it featured in films, on magazine covers and in garages around the world. Despite imitators flooding the market and legal battles that nearly killed the brand, the original Manx endured.

In recent years, Danny Andriesse, the founder of StudioClassic77 has had several Manx buggies in his own collection. From that passion, we started building the most beautiful buggy ever made. Always with a penchant for originality, we build the most beautiful Meyers Manx buggies with approval for European roads. If you are curious, feel free to contact us to make your own dream come true.