The shortlived bricklin sv1 was marketed as a safe vehicle, so its fitting. May 23, 2017 if the corvette is americas sports car, then the bricklin sv1love or hate itis canadas. Reviews of the bricklin sv1 were a mixture of praise and criticism for everything from design to performance. Despite a 30percent price hike, nearly three times as many 1975 bricklin sv1s were built as 1974s. To promote the sv 1 as a car designed with an emphasis on safety, the company. The owners son is managing the sale, which includes a running, projectgrade sv1 and another rolling chassis, along with multiple body panels, spares, and other useful parts for putting the cars back together. The bricklin sv 1, created by founder malcolm bricklin and designed by herb grasse was manufactured in the province of new brunswick in 1974 and 1975. The sv1 was the creation of american entrepreneur malcolm bricklin.
Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 5. To promote the sv1 as a car designed with an emphasis on safety, the company touted such features as its integrated rollover. Browse photos, see all vehicle details and contact the seller. The cars design emphasized safety while providing a sleek, nimble sports car experience. From a cargo carrier with no windows behind the driver s seat to a windowed passenger van with three rows of seats, the possibilities seemed endless. This ampedup bricklin sv1 with 840hp supercharged v8 can. In testing from 1975, car and driver noted that the bricklin slightly. Around 42 years later, you can still find these cars at reasonable prices.
The bricklin sv1 wasis a v8 powered 2seater sports car designed to compete with the corvette. Listen to the 1970s daul exhaust sound, see the torque of the 351w engine, watch greg smile. The car was noteworthy for its gullwing doors and composite bodywork of colourimpregnated acrylic resin bonded to fiberglass. The bricklin sv1 sv standing for safety vehicle was a sports car built in small numbers 2,906 total, according to a fan site between 1974 and 1975, as the brainchild of eccentric.
Despite a 30percent price hike, nearly three times as many 1975 bricklin sv 1s were built as 1974s. Sv stood for safety vehicle, and bricklin applied standards ahead of those the us government was requiring in the 1970s, including exceeding us crash protection standards. Motorland classic cars says the cars 351cubic inch ford windsor v. The early 1974 cars used 220 horsepower amc 360 v8s, which. Its design was intended to emphasize safety while providing a sleek, nimble sports car experience. Bricklins goal was to build an affordable, exoticfeeling sports car with gullwing doors. The safety car aspects of a bricklin are the massive but well integrated bumpers, safety paint, and a lack of ashtray and cigarette lighter so dont plan on charging your phone in one. This ampedup bricklin sv1 with 840hp supercharged v8. That the bricklin sv1 has remained an obscure footnote rather. Sv1s werent equipped with a cigarette lighter because smoking and driving was dangerous, of course. Bricklin buyers have no choice but to take the performance represented by the cd test car, which trailed both the corvettes acceleration and top speed. New listing 1 pair car stickers decals funny eyelashes light eyebrow black car accessories p fits. A brief history of the bricklin sv1 everything you need to know. You can read the full may 1, 1975 test here, but in summary the performance of the two cars was near identical.
Production of the sv1 ended with just fewer than 3,000 cars built. But theres something undeniably cool about the bricklins exoticlooking and often brightly colored fiberglassacrylic bodywork, its. It has an output of 175 bhp 177 ps kw of power at 3800 rpm. Bricklin cars for sale used cars on oodle classifieds. Indeed, the sv in sv1 stood for safety vehicle and the car was designed with an integrated roll cage and beefy, impactabsorbing urethane bumpers. Health issues are forcing a bricklin enthusiast to relinquish his collection of two project cars and a deep stash of parts. Built in new brunswick beginning in 1974, the project was a massive financial failure, and the car has also made numerous worst cars lists. Apr 10, 2019 the bricklin sv 1 sv standing for safety vehicle was a sports car built in small numbers 2,906 total, according to a fan site between 1974 and 1975, as the brainchild of eccentric. The worlds first safety sports car called the bricklin sv1. The bricklin sv 1 wasis a v8 powered 2seater sports car designed to compete with the corvette. In april 1975 car and driver magazine had the opportunity to do a head to head test of the chevrolet corvette and a new canadian built rival, the bricklin sv1. An estimated 1,700 bricklin s are known to be surviving today. The cars name is an abbreviation for safety vehicle one.
A brief history of the bricklin sv1 everything you need. Formerly distraught car geeks poured through the pages of the motor mags announcing the bricklin in early 1974, lustfully devouring the images. New listing car truck door hood bonnet heat sound proof insulation deadener mat 1x 1. The bricklin sv1 was a gullwing door sports car assembled in saint john, new brunswick, canada. In 1975, car and driver compared the process to climbing out a. Dec 01, 2018 unveiled in 1974, the bricklin sv 1 represents a shortlived chapter in the history of not only the canadian auto industry, but also in the annals of onroad safety and innovation from an era where almost every other car company in north america was churning out cookiecutter land yachts or fuel miser penalty boxes.
Autosport rochester, located in a western suburb of rochester, new york, is an exclusive bricklin dealership for the sv 1 both nationally and internationally. An estimated 1,700 bricklins are known to be surviving today. The bricklin sv1 was the future of the sports car, 70s style. To promote the sv1 as a car designed with an emphasis on safety, the company touted such features as its integrated. The bricklin pictured in the september 1975 issue of mechanix illustrated, that bore the michigan plate number. If the corvette is americas sports car, then the bricklin sv1love or hate itis canadas. This is one of the lowest mileages bricklin in existence with only 3937 original miles on the odom. The car s design emphasized safety while providing a sleek, nimble sports car experience. If the corvette is americas sports car, then the bricklin sv1love or hate. In 1971 young, rich malcolm bricklin decided america needed a revolutionary new sportssafety car. Sv1 amc 360 engine canadian built bricklin coupe 1974 bricklin sv1 360ci amc 35. The first bricklin concept car the first bricklin concept car, named the grey ghost, was the precursor to the 1974 bricklin sv1. The bricklin sv1 was conceived in 1973, when the u. Oct 09, 2016 take this breathless may 1975 car and driver comparison between the chevy corvette base horsepower.
See more ideas about cars, automobile and classic cars. Rare, exotic, and inexpensive, the bricklin sv1 ticks some oddball. Bricklin prototypes page 1 bricklin sv1 build history. The bricklin sv1 a canadian match for the corvette in april 1975 car and driver magazine had the opportunity to do a head to head test of the chevrolet. If you know the license plate number of the car, please specify it here. In a test done by car and driver magazine in may 1975 the performance. Bricklin subsequently founded his own car company, general vehicle, manufacturing the bricklin sv1 twoseat gullwing door sports car informally called the bricklin. In a comparison test conducted by car and driver magazine between the 1975 bricklin and the 1975 chevrolet corvette, car and driver noted that despite some buildquality deficiencies coupled with a price disadvantage, the.
Malcolm bricklin made his first million in hardwareplumbing supply franchising in florida before he was 25. A brief history of the bricklin sv1 everything you need to. Canadas sports car still struggling to find its way. See more ideas about automobile, car and classic cars. Bricklin prototypes page 1 bricklin sv1 production. This modern 8,000 square foot facility has a 4,000 sq. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Get the best deals on parts for 1975 bricklin sv 1 when you shop the largest online selection. The bricklin sv1 is a twoseat sports car built from 1974 to late 1975.
Development of bricklins high performance safety vehicle began in 1971. Minto was selected as the location for the acrylic body fabrication while st. The bricklin sv 1 is a twoseat sports car that was built from 1974 to late 1975. Unfortunately, the cars seemed to have forgotten the sports part of sports car. Car brand sv 1 was produced in new brunswick, canada, previously known location for the production of cars. O fallon, il 62269 1614 miles from you click for phone 1975 bricklin sv1. Subaru importer malcolm bricklin believed there was a seam in the market for a safe and individual sports car, so he persuaded the canadian government to invest money for. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree v 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. The first bricklin concept car the first bricklin concept car, named the grey ghost, was the precursor to the 1974 bricklin sv 1. Motorland classic cars says the car s 351cubic inch ford windsor v8 is modified. Autosport rochester, located in a western suburb of rochester, new york, is an exclusive bricklin dealership for the sv1 both nationally and internationally.
The body panels were manufactured in a separate plant in minto, new brunswick. Lauderdale is proud to present a fine example of a 1974 bricklin sv1. Dixie dream cars atlanta call or text sales 7702791234 monsat 10. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this unique, low production, 1975 bricklin sv 1. Bricklin sv 1 1974 1975 1976 car cover customfit waterproof best. In a comparison test conducted by car and driver magazine between the 1975 bricklin and the 1975 chevrolet corvette, car and driver noted that despite some buildquality deficiencies coupled with a price disadvantage, the bricklin. First drive of 2020 corvette stingray convertible z51 jay lenos garage.
Please specify the license plate number of the car to verify your ownership. The car was noteworthy for its gullwing doors and composite bodywork of colorimpregnated acrylic resin bonded to fiberglass. Mark bricklin sv1 with an exotic appearance with doors gull wing was a good vehicle, and bricklin applied the standards that are far ahead of his time in america. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this unique, low production, 1975 bricklin sv1. Malcolm bricklin was a very smart man who dreamed big. Car brand sv1 was produced in new brunswick, canada, previously known location for the production of cars. I think it very likely that prototype 2 was the bricklin pictured on the cover of the july 1974 issue of car and driver magazine. Learn if popular market sectors are slowing down, heating up or verging on a bubble with these industryleading indicators. The bricklin sv1 a canadian match for the corvette in april 1975 car and driver magazine had the opportunity to do a head to head test of.
Sv 1 amc 360 engine canadian built bricklin coupe 1974 bricklin sv 1 360ci amc 35. Bricklin sv1 classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Gauge how the classic car market is performing overall. Jul 17, 2009 car and driver presents malcolm bricklin. Get the best deals on parts for 1975 bricklin sv1 when you shop the largest online selection at. Take this breathless may 1975 car and driver comparison between the chevy corvette base horsepower.
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