Celebrating 60 Years of Meyers Manx: A Return to Baja with Old Red
October 28, 2024
The wait is over—our latest video is live! To celebrate 60 years of Meyers Manx, we brought the Old Red Remastered Kit back to its roots in Baja California, honoring the spirit of Bruce Meyers and his iconic dune buggy.
This journey wasn’t just about retracing history; it was about experiencing the freedom and thrill that made the original Old Red a symbol of exploration. Jack Carlson—archaeologist, designer, and founder of Rowing Blazers—and his best friend, Joe Guppy, a former Great Britain national team oarsman, took the wheel and embraced the same adventurous spirit that defined Bruce’s Baja journeys.
From San Diego to Ensenada, Jack and Joe navigated winding coastal roads, raced up sunlit beaches, and tackled rugged trails in the remastered Old Red, participating in the NORRA 500 Safari Class, presented by Meyers Manx. With little off-road experience, they relied on the craftsmanship and durability of the Old Red Remastered Kit, built for the ultimate self-assembly experience and featuring unique touches that set it apart. The dash is sculpted just like Bruce’s original handiwork from 1964, giving drivers a view over the color-matched headlight buckets that capture the same timeless look of the first Old Red.
But the magic wasn’t just in the drive. After hours of navigating the backroads of Baja, they found themselves at local taco stands, sharing stories over fresh fish tacos and cold cervezas. And when hunger struck in the middle of nowhere, they even made sandwiches on the white Sidewinder muffler included with each Old Red kit. Each sunset stop, every off-road detour, reminded them of what Bruce discovered decades ago—a sense of adventure that lives in every moment and every mile in a Meyers Manx.
You can bring that same spirit into your life with the Old Red Remastered Kit. Designed for self-assembly on a Volkswagen chassis, it includes those special details—the hand-sculpted dash, color-matched headlight buckets, and the authentic feel of the original Old Red. This is your chance to build a piece of history and create new stories on the same roads that shaped an icon.
Watch the video now and see Jack and Joe’s journey through Baja. If you’re ready to start your adventure, get in touch with us—we may even build one just for you. The spirit of Old Red is waiting.
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