Four Wheeler TV: Two Kits Video - Meyers Manx - video Dailymotion

In an effort to appeal to both mainstream consumers and do-it-yourself hobbyists

Transcript

00:00 He had his prototype, but he had to figure out how to sell his easy to build kit car.

00:13 He decided to offer it in two different kits.

00:17 Bruce thought most people would want the bare bones A kit that he sold for $350.

00:23 He designed this option for the home craftsman like himself.

00:28 Someone with a small budget could transform the three basic components, body, hood and

00:33 dash panel into a Manx by fabricating the additional hardware items they'd need to finish

00:39 the car.

00:43 For $530 you could buy kit B and get all the components and hardware necessary to transform

00:52 an old VW into a new Manx.

00:56 It came with a complete set of brackets, bolts, nuts, washers and frames that a Manx builder

01:04 would have to scrounge from another source if they bought the less expensive A kit.

01:15 He felt it was great looking and fairly priced, but Bruce didn't know if anyone else would

01:19 share his feelings about his buggy.

01:22 I just hung my hat on my wanting something that I like the looks of, I hope the rest

01:27 of the world feels the same way.

01:28 I guess that's what happened.

01:31 The Myers Manx became an instant classic that was recognized as the quintessential

01:37 dune buggy.

01:37 (upbeat music)

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