B. F. Meyers & Company (1964 to 1971)

B. F. Meyers & Company, active globally from 1964 to 1971, transformed the automotive landscape by marrying surplus Volkswagen mechanicals with Bruce Meyers’ artistic fiberglass vision to create the legendary Meyers Manx. While the original firm folded in 1971 due to a series of exhausting legal battles over design patents, its influence survived through the Tow'd, SR, and the modern Kick-Out. In the 2026 Australian market, the brand's desirability has reached a fever pitch, driven by a buyer pool that includes both nostalgia-seeking "Baby Boomers" and a younger generation of EV-adopting lifestyle enthusiasts eager for the new electric Manx 2.0. Locally, market value for authentic, "Pre-Tag" authenticated kits is soaring, as 2026 collectors prioritise cars with a verified Meyers Manx Registry status and builds refined by specialists like Rod Penrose Racing to ensure the shortened floorpans and air-cooled powerplants are up to modern standards. For the Australian devotee, a genuine Meyers remains the ultimate beach-culture heirloom, frequently headlining Manx Club Australia events from the Gold Coast's "Surf to Turf" run to the sandy tracks of Moreton Island.

B. F. Meyers & Company, active globally from 1964 to 1971, transformed the automotive landscape by marrying surplus Volkswagen mechanicals with Bruce Meyers’ artistic fiberglass vision to create the legendary Meyers Manx. While the original firm folded in 1971 due to a series of exhausting legal battles over design patents, its influence survived through the Tow'd, SR, and the modern Kick-Out. In the 2026 Australian market, the brand's desirability has reached a fever pitch, driven by a buyer po… Read more