1969 Meyers Manx SR-2 for sale in Sylvania OH

1969 Meyers Manx SR2 — Rare Karma-Body Street Roadster | VW 1500cc | Certificate of Authenticity

The Meyers Manx SR2 is a rare and futuristic fiberglass sports car, envisioned by legendary designer Bruce Meyers as an evolution of his iconic dune buggy. Introduced in the early 1970s, the SR2 (Street Roadster 2) was designed as a road-going, street-legal performance car with a dramatic wedge-shaped body and pop-up headlights—setting it apart from everything else on the road. Fewer than 1,000 were produced, with approximately 400 SR2s believed to have been built.

Vehicle Overview:
Body: Karma-manufactured fiberglass shell on a shortened 1969 VW Beetle pan

Color: Yellow exterior with black interior

Engine: 1967 VW 1500cc air-cooled flat-four

Carburetion: Single Solex

Transmission: 4-speed manual VW transaxle

Drive layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

Wheels: Vintage aluminum slot mags

Tires: New, balanced and aligned — 13x1.75 front, 215x14 rear

Suspension: IRS with adjustable front beam

Special Features & Modifications:
Pop-up headlights

Gullwing-style rear engine cover

Bucket seats and center-mounted gauges

Includes extra “bumblebee” seat covers and floor mats

MANX Certificate of Authenticity included

Recent Service & New Parts (Over $5,000 Spent):
Complete brake system overhaul: new drums, hoses, master and wheel cylinders

Handbrake cables, battery & cables, battery cut-off switch

Chrome wheel stud kit

New shocks

Poly rear coupler bushing and front bushing

Fresh oil and transaxle fluid

Secondary fuel filter relocated

Improved gullwing/scissor door operation

Why the SR2?
The Manx SR2 refines the original SR with better aerodynamics, improved cockpit layout, and enhanced ventilation—while retaining the DIY spirit of kit-car culture. Its rarity, bold design, and connection to Bruce Meyers make it a coveted collector’s item, whether left as-is or used as a platform for performance customization.

Each SR2 is a one-of-a-kind creation, shaped by the builder’s vision. This particular example—with its clean presentation, mechanical updates, and verified provenance—is a standout piece of automotive history.

Summary:
Chassis: 1969 VW Beetle (shortened)

Engine: 1500cc (1967)

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Body: Karma SR2 fiberglass

Own a piece of 1970s motoring imagination. The Meyers Manx SR2 blends vintage VW reliability with unforgettable style—and this one is ready to turn heads.