Creator of the dune buggy Meyers Manx shows off its new electric prototype amidst anniversary celebrations
Meyers Manx – the American firm known for its famous Volkswagen Beetle-based dune buggy – is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024.
Celebrations started in style at the Goodwood Revival on September 6, with over 80 examples of the iconic vehicle taking to the track in a parade led by Meyers Manx chairman Phillip Sarofim, the Duke of Richmond and Gordon in a new Meyers Manx Resorter.
At the Revival’s recreation of the Earls Court Motor Show, wraps were taken off the Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric Prototype. The new car follows industry trends for electrified, classically styled vehicles, with a ‘seamless blend of heritage and forward-thinking design’ according to the brand.
One of the participants of the parade was this dune buggy, which was customised at the behest of Steve McQueen for the 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair
“Goodwood Revival is the perfect stage to honour 60 years of Meyers Manx while showcasing the future with our electric prototype,” said Phillip Sarofim. “It’s a tribute to the legacy Bruce Meyers started and a look forward to how we’re keeping the Manx spirit alive in the electric age.”
The Remastered Restorer as featured in the parade will be available to buy in kit form this autumn; buyers can register their interest online now.
An on-sale date for the new electric dune buggy has not been announced but prospective buyers can apply online for a ‘priority reservation’.
For more information, visit meyersmanx.com
