About us

beachbuggies.co.nz has been supplying Manx-style beach buggy bodies and parts in New Zealand since 2003.

We have the parts, knowledge and expertise to help guide you through your build process. The business is run by Rob Schrickel from the workshop at 2L Edinburgh St, Penrose, Auckland, and for more than 23 years it has been helping Kiwis turn a VW Beetle into a buggy.

Orange Manx buggy with a cream top driving along the beach front — An orange Manx on the beach front. See more builds in the gallery.

What we supply

Our fibreglass bodies are hand made. The traditional Manx-style short wheelbase (SWB) body suits a VW chassis shortened by 380 to 400 mm, while our long wheelbase (LWB) Manx and Daytona-style bodies bolt straight onto a standard-length Beetle chassis. Alongside the bodies we stock the parts that finish a buggy off:

Bodies SWB & LWB fibreglass shells
Screens Windscreens, mirrors & wipers
Lights Head, tail & indicator lights
Wiring Looms, switches & gauges
Dress-Up Trim & brightwork
Misc Fixings, brackets & odds and ends

And when the build is done, there are Beach Buggies tees to wear in it.

Help with your build

Most buggies start with a complete VW Beetle donor car. Our chassis guide has step-by-step plans for shortening the pan, and the FAQ covers choosing a donor car, what to keep from it, engine options and getting your buggy certified for the road. If you get stuck, call Rob: he's happy to talk through your build.

356 Speedsters too

Rob has been developing and building 356 Speedsters and kits since the late '90s. They've had further development since, and are available as body kits with a custom chassis.

Visit the workshop

You'll find us at 2L Edinburgh St, Penrose, Auckland 1061, open Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm. Call 09 600 1423 or 0221 405 347, email info@beachbuggies.co.nz, or follow along on Facebook.