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 striking fiberglass sports car, envisioned by legendary designer Bruce Meyers as a sleek evolution of his iconic dune buggy. Debuting in the early 1970s, the SR2 (Street Roadster 2) was conceived as a street-legal performance machine, featuring a dramatic wedge-shaped body, pop-up headlights, and a futuristic aesthetic that set it apart from anything else on the road. With fewer than 1,000 produced and approximately 400 SR2s believed to have been completed, it remains a coveted piece of kit-car and design history.

Vehicle Overview:

• Body: Karma-manufactured fiberglass shell on a shortened 1969 VW Beetle chassis

• Color: Yellow exterior with black interior

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

• Carburetor: 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: Independent rear suspension (IRS) with adjustable front beam

Special Features & Modifications:

• Pop-up headlights

• Gullwing-style rear engine cover

• Bucket seats with center-mounted gauges

• Extra "bumblebee" seat covers and matching floor mats

• Official Meyers MANX Certificate of Authenticity included

Recent Service & New Parts (Over $5,000 Invested):

• Complete brake system overhaul: new drums, hoses, master and wheel cylinders

• New handbrake cables, battery and cables, battery cut-off switch

• Chrome wheel stud kit

• New shocks

• Polyurethane rear coupler bushing and front suspension bushing

• Fresh engine oil and transaxle fluid

• Secondary fuel filter relocated for improved reliability

• Enhanced gullwing/scissor door operation

Why Choose the SR2?
The Manx SR2 refined the original SR with improved aerodynamics, a more ergonomic cockpit, and better ventilation—all while embracing the DIY spirit of the kit-car movement. Its rarity, distinctive styling, and direct lineage to Bruce Meyers make it a standout in any collection, equally suited for display or as a platform for performance upgrades.

Each SR2 is unique, shaped by the builder’s creativity. This particular example stands out with its clean presentation, mechanical upgrades, and verified authenticity—making it a true artifact of 1970s automotive imagination.

Summary:

• Chassis: 1969 VW Beetle (shortened)

• Engine: 1500cc (1967)

• Transmission: 4-speed manual

• Body: Karma-manufactured SR2 fiberglass

Own a slice of vintage ingenuity. The Meyers Manx SR2 blends reliable VW engineering with avant-garde design—and this one is ready to steal the spotlight.