1973 Volkswagen Beetle Buggy Autofibra Manx 2 for sale

€49,900

Paris, France

Mileage
46,700 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1973
First registration
01/1973

1973 Volkswagen Beetle Buggy Autofibra Manx 2 for Sale in France

This 1973 Volkswagen Beetle Buggy Autofibra Manx 2 is a used car showing 46,700 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Rouge verni with a Black / Brown interior. It is a 2-seat car.

According to the seller, this red buggy carries French historic registration as a Volkswagen Beetle with approved modifications and two convertible seats. Its new Manx 2 fibreglass body was made in Portugal by Autofibra. The 1973 date belongs to the registered donor, while the restoration and present body installation are advertised as 2026 work. The seller's Meyers Manx commercial title does not by itself establish a 1970s manufacture date for this body or a surviving original period kit.

The chassis is said to have been stripped, sandblasted and powder-coated. The specification includes a ball-joint front axle, independent suspension, adjustable dampers and a gearbox with jointed drive shafts. New black and brown leather upholstery, ATS wheels, BFGoodrich tyres and a removable pop-up roof complete the configuration. The wiring harness, carburettor, electric fuel pump, electronic ignition and alternator are all described as new. The engine is a 1.5-litre flat-four; the seller does not specify the power output or the performance of this particular conversion.

The car is located in Paris, France.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Rouge verni
Interior
Black / Brown
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
46,700 km
First registration
01/1973
Condition
Used
Location
Paris, France

Powertrain

Engine capacity
1,500 cc
Cylinders
4
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Seats
2

Engineering and identity of this example

Advertised engine
a 1,500 cc petrol flat-four according to the seller
Power and performance
power and performance of this conversion not stated
Advertised transmission
a manual gearbox with jointed drive shafts according to the seller, number of ratios unstated
French tax horsepower
9 CV
Registration identity
Modified Volkswagen Beetle according to the seller; new Autofibra Manx 2 body, restored 2026

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 17

  • ATS wheels
  • Battery cut-off switch
  • Chrome roll bar
  • Quilted upholstery
  • Wicker floor mats
  • Pop-up removable hardtop
  • New electronic ignition
  • New adjustable dampers
  • Gearbox with jointed drive shafts
  • Independent suspension
  • Revol Engineering stainless exhaust
  • New BFGoodrich tyres
  • New wiring harness
  • New carburettor
  • New electric fuel pump
  • New alternator
  • New Autofibra Manx 2 fibreglass body

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Volkswagen Beetle Buggy in the European market

Is this an original period Meyers Manx?

The seller advertises it as a Meyers Manx but describes modified Volkswagen Beetle registration and a new Autofibra Manx 2 body fitted during the 2026 restoration. LUSSO uses that documented identity without attributing an unproven period manufacture date to the body. Kit provenance, authenticity and registration documents should be checked with the seller.

What price and VAT treatment are advertised?

The asking price is EUR49,900. The seller does not specify whether recoverable VAT, a net export price or a margin scheme applies. No tax deduction is invented; the seller's quotation must confirm the applicable treatment.

What was this buggy's new price?

The original list price for this exact model year and specification is not documented. No dated European new price is documented for this buggy with a new Autofibra body, assembled and restored in 2026 on a donor registered in 1973. A standard Beetle or period Manx kit price would not price this conversion. The seller asks EUR 49,900 without specifying VAT treatment; no percentage is calculated.

What do the advertised year and mileage represent?

The listing gives first registration in January 1973 and an odometer reading of 46,700 km. Restoration with a new body is advertised for 2026, a separate event. Mileage continuity from new and supporting restoration records remain to be checked.

Who is selling this Volkswagen Beetle Buggy, and how does a purchase work?

L'Art de l'Automobile, a professional dealer in Paris, France. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Volkswagen Beetle Buggy be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Paris, France, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Volkswagen Beetle Buggy still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with L'Art de l'Automobile before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

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