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How can I tell if a buggy is an original myers manx or not.

wacked1 - May 28th, 2004 at 11:52 AM

this is not it but what else should i look for

[Edited on 28-5-2004 by wacked1]

pete wood - May 28th, 2004 at 05:39 PM

has an info page on just this subject. Check it out or look up
http://www.offroadvw.net
They have a link to it.

Mad Manx - May 29th, 2004 at 07:55 AM

whooo.... those wheels look sweet :cool:

daz67 - May 29th, 2004 at 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wacked1
this is not it but what else should i look for

The Manx Club Site is at www.manxclub.org

There you can e-mail some pictures of the buggy and have it verified as a geniune Manx then with a Verification Plate supplied, there will never be any doubt that the Buggy is a true Manx.

wacked1 - May 29th, 2004 at 02:40 PM

Ok here are some pics of the beast
Please note the front area where the emblem area should be is modified to accept a radiator so it is not there.
please help me id this as I would like to get it if it is original what would it be worth if it was original? what’s worth if it a copy?
thanks wacked1

wacked1 - May 29th, 2004 at 02:41 PM

motor what type of subie is it?

wacked1 - May 29th, 2004 at 02:42 PM

under the fenders. is it reinforced?

under front guard

[Edited on 29-5-2004 by wacked1]

wacked1 - May 29th, 2004 at 02:43 PM

the battery box area with tyre sump

wacked1 - May 29th, 2004 at 02:45 PM

rear view

wacked1 - May 29th, 2004 at 02:46 PM

front view that has been modified for a radiator

wacked1 - May 29th, 2004 at 02:48 PM

or if you want to see all the pics

http://img75.photobucket.com/albums/v229/wacked1/?

phatrat - May 29th, 2004 at 04:06 PM

whats the bloody password?

[Edited on 29-5-2004 by 3.5ltr buggy]

kroozzn63 - May 29th, 2004 at 04:36 PM

is that a alfa "boxer" motor or 914 or subaru?
when you get that buggy "cool"

ducky - May 29th, 2004 at 05:42 PM

I reckon from my uneducated eye it looks like a manx but i'm an owner not an expert

Doug Sweetman - May 29th, 2004 at 06:04 PM

Motor is either a EA81, EA71 or EA61 - its the early 80's subaru motor that was used in almost everything from that era. Depending on which one it is, it could be 1.6, 1.7 or 1.8 liter.

Fairly good dependable motors from what I know, but not exactly Formula 1. I seem to recall something like 70 or 80 odd HP, but I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.

OZ Towdster - May 29th, 2004 at 09:04 PM

Yes it doe's look to be a Manx (clone). The back of the body does not look like an original meyers car, even if the extra cut out for a aircleaner or whatever had not been cut out. Sorry to mabey dissapoint you on your car identification but from the photos provided this is just my opion as a Meyers Manx owner. But to up your spirits a dune buggy no matter the body shape they are all great fun(trust me i have 2 of them) . Andrew

ducky - May 30th, 2004 at 09:21 AM

Andrew I had a dream the other night and your car was in it?????

OZ Towdster - May 30th, 2004 at 05:20 PM

Which one ?

Mad Manx - May 31st, 2004 at 09:05 PM

I have to disagree- just look at the rear cargo area (battery/tyre well) looks like a manx one- reinforcing under guards looks right too, not to mention the rear end. I'm sure its a manx- altho a badly mutilated one.

manx020 - June 29th, 2004 at 05:55 PM

nope... spare tyre well looka all wrong to me.
still, it`s a buggy & not a bad clone imho
cheers,
rick

manx020 - June 29th, 2004 at 05:57 PM

nope... spare tyre well looka all wrong to me.
still, it`s a buggy & not a bad clone imho
cheers,
rick

ducky - June 29th, 2004 at 09:38 PM

the front is confusing from rear I say yes from front I say no