How many Manxters have been sold?
How many Manxters have been sold?
Just wondering what the numbers are. Also, how many Dual-Sports? And where are the Manxters ending up in a geographical sense? Olli
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Olli, you are #33. You really have to finish that car, it will be one of the most customized Manxters ever! I don't know why some people complain about the cost of the Manxter. It has so many more parts that come standard with the car, of course it is going to cost more. Oh well, one good point could be that the fewer that are sold, the more valuable they will be down the road. Tom
Tom & Kathleen Iacoboni
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Vernon, CT
1968 Meyers Manx, 1971 Manxter S, 1972 KickOut SS (WIP)
# 1030
Vernon, CT
1968 Meyers Manx, 1971 Manxter S, 1972 KickOut SS (WIP)
My personal feeling is that for the most part, the kind of people who like or would build a buggy don't have Manxter kind of money, I know I don't. I can't argue that it's not nicer or more refined than the originals. But, it is more car like than the originals. The simplicity of the old style is what makes them cool. I think the originals are much cuter (did I say that, just getting in touch with my feminine side I didn't know I had ). Same price for new bodies I would take the original look, and neither for 17k. I feel others feel this way also, over 100 Siggys in 1? year. That ought to say something. I have never driven a long f/g buggy, but, I have a friend with a long wheel base rail buggy (about same as Manxter) and it is nowhere near as much fun to drive as my short Manx. This is just my opinion and not meant to hurt anyone's feelings. I know the Manxter is nicer than the originals. Maybe I'm just jealous. I almost didn't write this because I'm afraid it will be taken the wrong way. :2cents:
[QUOTE="Olli"]Tom, I am almost done building the new shop. So, I will be back to building the Manxter soon. I didn't realize that there were some neagative vibes out there from Manx owners towards the Manxter. Bummer... Olli[/QUOTE] Olli, It realy isn't intended like that. Please don't take it that way. There was question as to why and that is what I believe. :driving:
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You don't have to "break the bank" to build a Manxter. If you have ever seen the Bumgartner's (I hope I spelled that right) car, you would know what I mean. It is "Aqua Velva" green metal flake, grey roof & interior, but uses an early pan with drum brakes, chrome steel wheels and nearly stock engine. It looks great, but uses budget parts. Most of the Manxters are using high dollar parts (we are guilty of that in some cases) but it doesn't have to be that way. Hopefully, we will see many more on the road. Tom
Tom & Kathleen Iacoboni
# 1030
Vernon, CT
1968 Meyers Manx, 1971 Manxter S, 1972 KickOut SS (WIP)
# 1030
Vernon, CT
1968 Meyers Manx, 1971 Manxter S, 1972 KickOut SS (WIP)
Photos of completed Manxters...
I'd love to see some larger photos of completed Manxters. :eat: