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Hot, Electrified Dune Buggy

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  Epic, Retro Meyers Manx Dune Buggy                                             Source:  Meyers Manx New Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric Dune Buggy Created in 1964 by Bruce Meyers, the VW-based Meyers Manx dune buggy is one of the most iconic and cherished vehicles of all time. Production of the buggy ended in 1971.  But the epic vehicle has recently been resurrected by venture capitalist and car afficionado Phillip Sarofim.  He just unveiled the first new model of the dune buggy in nearly 60 years.  It's called the Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric and it will officially be introduced at Monterey Car Week later in August in California. The original Meyers Manx was created to ride the sands of Newport Beach, California.  Electric Dune Buggy The new beach buggy is fully electric and has a lot of power and performance.  While remaining true to its Manx roots, there are many design upgrades on the new EV.  The body parts are smooth, and the body fenders are sculptured.  And there's a new hardtop