OK I realise this isn't a Porsche but I think the SR2 is something ddk'ers will like to see, and hopefully even buy!
What is it?
This is the car that Bruce Meyers designed after he had enough of building beach buggies that got copied… he wanted to design a VW based street buggy, so enlisted the help of a young Californian designer and created this, the Meyers Manx SR (Street Roadster).
This one is actually an SR2, which has a number of design improvements over the original SR, built after he sold the moulds to Karma Coachworks.
Is it rare?
Yes… I know of only one other in Europe. In USA my informed guess is there are probably less than 100 left. In terms of totals back in the day, Meyers made about 250, Karma less than 100, then there were a couple of weird versions with square headlights.
What work has been done?
Over 1000 hours have been spent, probably nearer 1500…
- over 300 holes filled in the bodywork (some over a foot long)
- fully painted in Audi ibis white and stonechip with satin black mechanicals and floor
- new floorpan halves, smoothed and seam welded properly with box section between the new seat runners and in the outer rails - no joins visible and zero flex!
- fully mechanically overhauled,
- IRS gearbox with high ratio cruises at 70mph 2500rpm
- full service on the 1776 which runs sweet, really torquey and smooth
- new twin weber 34ict carbs, electronic ignition etc
- lowered with 4 " narrowed beam, new shocks etc
- one off custom exhaust
- NOS formuling france steering wheel & hurst indy shifter
- restored original seats, gauges, wheels & tyres, hinges, bodywork, blaupunkt radio and everything else…
To give you an idea of the work involved in restoring this little beast, take a look at the photo of it dissassembled below and consider that just getting the gullwing doors to work properly took a whole week of solid work. With the 1776 it is well fast – just watch out for potholes!
What next?
Well so far it has been to the Volksworld Show, Stonor Park (won best buggy), has been the only car on the Volksworld stand all weekend at Bug Jam 2010, and the studio shoot just been done for a forthcoming Volksworld…
So yes, its for sale. I WAS asking for what less than what it owes me ... £15,500 ... or best offer. I'm not in a mad rush to sell it and am imagining the Volksworld feature is going to generate some interest, but....
I've NOW REDUCED the price to £12,000 or best offer.
I'm happy to ship worldwide and help with organizing it.
I can honestly say that, as far as I know, it’s the best and most original SR2 in world and I really hope it can go to a collector who will keep it and enjoy it, as it is crazy to drive on the street.. so, I hope you like it and get in touch!
Cheers
Matt 07973 667652 downlowmatt at hotmail dot com
PS I have some photos from the volksworld studio shoot which I am not allowed to post on forums etc but if you are interested please let me know and I can email you them.
