Is my buggy a Manx?

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tomjones
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Is my buggy a Manx?

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Can anyone tell if my Buggy is a Manx or not? I have attached some pix. Title says its a 1980 VW!

I tried to embed these with bbcode but didnt work so I am linking them if a mod would like to fix?

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Chicago Joe
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Re: Is my buggy a Manx?

Post by Chicago Joe »

In my opinion, I am 99% sure it is not a Manx.

Always remember that the only sure fire process to verification as a MANX, is to contact Winnie Meyers and have Meyers Manx, Inc. evaluate the buggy. Go to http://meyersmanx.com/manx_registry for further information on how to verify if you have a genuine Manx.

However, that fact should not keep you from enjoying use of the buggy. Drive it, enjoy it and most of all have fun.


I am going to adding your photos below:

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tomjones
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Re: Is my buggy a Manx?

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Chicago Joe wrote:99% sure it is not a Manx. However, that fact should not keep you from enjoying use of the buggy. Drive it & have fun.
Why not a Manx? And yes I plan to twin turbo it and as you can see I already have done much to it. I was blue and a mess when I bought it and sitting for decades. Its come a long way.
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rzeller
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Re: Is my buggy a Manx?

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tomjones wrote:Can anyone tell if my Buggy is a Manx or not? I have attached some pix. Title says its a 1980 VW!

I tried to embed these with bbcode but didnt work so I am linking them if a mod would like to fix?
Have a look at this post for help with your pictures:
http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=3419
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5150bossman
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Re: Is my buggy a Manx?

Post by 5150bossman »

According to the Dune Buggy Archives, it is an an unidentified body numerically listed in the archive as X-0030.

DBA's description is as follows;
"This buggy was made by Marcas Fiberglass, Atwater CA. It has a unique pair of hood scoops with a raised ridge between the scoops that extends past the rest of the hood. The tail box raises up above the rest of the tail."

http://www.dunebuggyarchives.com

Do a search in DBA for X-0030.
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