What Meyers Manx does

Meyers Manx is a privately held California LLC founded in 1964 by Bruce F. Meyers, manufacturing the original fiberglass dune buggy that became an icon of California automotive and surf culture. The company operates from a single headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, and sells through its own e-commerce storefront at meyersmanx.com with configure-to-order vehicles and standard inventory purchasing.

The core product line includes the Classic Buggy and Classic Resorter (hand-laid fiberglass heritage vehicles), the Manx 2.0 electric vehicle — the company's first wholly new vehicle in over fifty years, launched in the 2020s — and the Resorter NEV, a neighborhood electric vehicle. A limited-edition LFG off-road performance vehicle was unveiled in 2025 in collaboration with Tuthill, with the first 20 units committed to an inaugural Baja Tour in 2027. Vehicles are built in California using hand-laid fiberglass construction, with technical specifications including 612 kg curb weight, 12 inches of ground clearance, and 45-degree approach angles on the Classic Resorter.

The business model combines high-margin, low-volume vehicle sales with a lifestyle merchandise division (apparel, accessories, collaborations) and an affiliate program. Vehicle pricing is quote-based and undisclosed; apparel ranges from $45 tees to a $5,000 collectible Manx Team Helmet. Financing is offered through a partnership with Collector Car Leaders. Distribution is direct-to-consumer domestically and internationally, with no third-party dealer network, and the company participates in automotive events such as The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering to drive brand exposure. Customer segments span adventure enthusiasts, automotive heritage collectors, and California lifestyle consumers.

Name

Meyers Manx

Legal name

Meyers Manx, LLC

Website

https://meyersmanx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meyers Manx is a privately held California LLC that designs and manufactures hand-laid fiberglass dune buggies and electric vehicles, plus branded apparel, selling direct-to-consumer worldwide to adventure enthusiasts, automotive collectors, and lifestyle consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Off-Road Vehicles

NAICS

Motor Home Manufacturing (336213)

SIC

Motor Homes (3716)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Bodies & Towables Manufacturing (IMACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Dune buggy manufacturing
• Electric vehicle production
• Fiberglass vehicle fabrication
• Heritage off-road vehicles
• Automotive lifestyle apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Costa Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Meyers Manx generates primary revenue through the sale of dune buggies and electric vehicles, including the Classic Buggy, Classic Resorter, Manx 2.0 EV, and Resorter NEV. Vehicles are available through inventory or configure-to-order.
2. Apparel and Accessories: Secondary revenue stream from branded merchandise including apparel (tees, hoodies, sweaters, polos, jackets, rugby shirts) and accessories (hats, scarves, helmets, keychains). Products range from basic branded items to premium collaborations.
3. Financing Services: Partnership with Collector Car Leaders to offer vehicle financing, generating referral or partnership revenue. Currently available for Classic Buggy and Classic Resorter.
4. Collaborative Products: Limited-edition collaborations with partners like Cherry Quality and Filth Mart LA, creating premium apparel items with higher price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Meyers Manx manufactures and sells the original fiberglass dune buggy (Classic Buggy, Classic Resorter) along with modern electric successors (Manx 2.0 EV, Resorter NEV) and a limited-edition performance vehicle (LFG). The company also operates a branded apparel and accessories lifestyle line sold through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront, with all vehicles built in California.

Product overview

Meyers Manx is an automotive lifestyle brand that manufactures vehicles and branded merchandise. The vehicle portfolio consists of four distinct offerings: the Manx 2.0 (electric vehicle, the company's first new vehicle in over 50 years), the Resorter NEV (neighborhood electric vehicle), the Classic Buggy (the original fiberglass dune buggy), and the Classic Resorter (two-row longer wheelbase version). Additionally, the company produces a limited-edition LFG performance vehicle in partnership with Tuthill. Beyond vehicles, Meyers Manx operates a lifestyle merchandise division offering apparel (t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, polo shirts, rugby shirts, jackets, mechanic shirts, jumpsuits) and accessories (scarves, trucker hats, helmets). The company also maintains an affiliate program for creators and storytellers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manx 2.0 The first totally new vehicle from Meyers Manx in over fifty years. An electric vehicle representing the company's evolution while maintaining the performance and style paradigm of the original dune buggy.
• Resorter NEV A neighborhood electric vehicle with hand-finished details and open-air ease for short trips that feel like escapes. Features quiet power and real Meyers Manx craft.
• Classic Buggy The original California icon featuring hand-laid fiberglass, tight proportions, and the stance that started it all. Carries Bruce Meyers' design forward with the same light, joyful feel.
• Classic Resorter The open-air runabout built for slow roads and long afternoons. Features classic lines, a longer wheelbase, and room for everyone while maintaining the simplicity that defines the brand. Two-seat configuration with 612kg curb weight, 12 inches ground clearance, and 45 degree approach angle. Built in California.
• LFG Limited-production off-road performance machine built in collaboration with Tuthill. Features raw, visceral, novel, and totally uncompromising design. Unveiled at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. First 20 vehicles will join the inaugural LFG Baja Tour in 2027.
• Meyers Manx Apparel & Accessories Full range of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, polo shirts, rugby shirts, jackets, mechanic shirts, jumpsuits) and accessories (scarves, trucker hats, helmets, keychains, household goods). Prices range from $45 for tees to $5,000 for the Manx Team Helmet.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• TuthillflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration to create the LFG (Let's Freaking Go), a limited-production off-road performance machine. The first 20 vehicles will join the inaugural LFG Baja Tour in 2027, celebrating 50 years since Meyers Manx conquered the first NORRA 1000. Phillip Sarofim initiated the partnership between the two adventure-focused brands. Freeman Thomas contributed design brilliance while Tuthill provided engineering capabilities.
• Cherry QualityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration brand built on rebellion and craftsmanship. Products include Buggy Crewneck ($198), Canvas Mechanic Jacket ($448), Canvas Mechanic Jumpsuit, and Pocket Tee. All items feature Cherry's silhouette combined with Manx's story, made in Los Angeles.
• Filth Mart LAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtist collaboration with Filth Mart LA for the Wreath T-Shirt ($45). Hand drawn and screen printed by Mike Sportes in his shop.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering the meyersmanx.com online store.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Morgan Motor Company: Morgan is a heritage British manufacturer producing hand-built recreational vehicles in small batches with a strong lifestyle identity, mirroring Meyers Manx's combination of fiberglass/handcraft tradition, limited production runs, and iconic heritage status dating back to 1910.
• Caterham Cars: Caterham produces lightweight, open-air, kit-built specialty recreational vehicles in small batches with strong enthusiast and motorsport positioning — directly comparable to Meyers Manx's classic buggy ethos of simple, lightweight, driver-focused recreational machines.
• DeLorean Motor Company: DeLorean revived an iconic 1980s vehicle brand into a modern small-scale manufacturer with EV plans, sharing Meyers Manx's playbook of leveraging heritage, limited production runs, and emotional brand storytelling to justify premium pricing.
• ICON 4x4: ICON builds hand-crafted, limited-edition custom off-road vehicles in California with heritage-inspired design and premium pricing — directly comparable to Meyers Manx's California-built, hand-laid fiberglass approach and small-batch production philosophy.

Emerging players

• Arcimoto: Arcimoto produces low-volume three-wheeled electric recreational vehicles sold direct-to-consumer, comparable to Meyers Manx's Resorter NEV and Manx 2.0 strategy of small-batch specialty EVs targeting lifestyle buyers.
• Aptera Motors: Aptera is an emerging EV manufacturer targeting niche, design-forward buyers with limited production runs, sharing Meyers Manx's positioning as a small-batch, design-led manufacturer rather than a mass-market automaker.
• Czinger Vehicles: Czinger produces ultra-low-volume (under 100 units) premium hybrid supercars with 3D-printed manufacturing and extreme pricing, sharing Meyers Manx's small-batch limited-production strategy and design-driven differentiation.

Broad incumbents

• Polaris Inc. Polaris is a broad incumbent in off-road recreational vehicles (Side-by-Sides, ATVs, Slingshot) with much larger scale, but overlaps in serving adventure/outdoor buyers with recreational motorized vehicles — the broader category where Meyers Manx competes.
• Lucid Motors: Lucid is a premium EV manufacturer targeting design-conscious buyers with limited early production, comparable to Meyers Manx's positioning of the Manx 2.0 as a design-forward luxury/performance EV alternative.

Others

• Patagonia: Patagonia is a heritage California lifestyle brand monetizing brand cachet through apparel and gear at premium prices — comparable to Meyers Manx's lifestyle merchandise business targeting outdoor/adventure consumers with authentic brand storytelling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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