RM Sotheby's is auctioning off a newly renovated 1965 Manx Dune Buggy in the original and highly sought-after Manxter 2+2 edition. The complete restoration was made by Manx specialists in San Francisco, with a custom Porsche leather wrapped roll cage and center capped wheels. The updated car features custom gauges, a BUG PowerPak and a one-of-a-kind fiberglass top.
The original design by Bruce Meyers became a world-famous phenomenon, with only 7,000 original models ever made. This classic car is finished with a combination of olive green and a tan leather interior. This restored Manx Dune Buggy is available for auction now, and comes with a authentication plaque, identifying it as #0461.
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