Bricklin SV1 Gull Wing Saftey Vehicle Only 12,825 Miles One of the Best (1975)
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| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1975 |
| VIN : | 00051BX5S000987 | Mileage: | 12825 |
| Interior Color: | Black | Transmission: | Automatic |
| Exterior Color: | Orange | Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Make: | Bricklin | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Troy, Michigan, United States
Vehicle description
1975 Bricklin SV1 Gull Wing Saftey Vehicle Only 12,825 Miles "One of the Best" This is a remarkable example of a low production "Saftey Vehicle" introduced in the Mid 70"s. It was often (favorably) compared to the Corvette in Magazines such as Car and Driver (May 1975). Our seller has owned this "Saftey Red" Bricklin #987 for twenty years. He has invested in important updates over the years to make this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a "turn-key" Bricklin that can be shown with pride and driven dependably. An important update included the "Air-Door" conversion, eliminating the problematic electro-hydraulic system for opening and closing. If you are familiar with the Bricklin, you will appreciate the fit and finish of this example, it is one of the best. The interior seating area has been upgraded and included is a redesigned console. The one deficiency listed by our seller is "one of the rear speakers for the stereo system is not working". With less than 3,000 produced between 1974 and 1975, this "Gull Winged" rare bird is worth a close look. Please check out the information-rich video by "MotorWeek" https:/ youtu.be/UKZcahGRhrU VIN: 00051Bx5S000987 Technical Features From Wikipedia: The SV-1 was a two-door, two-seat hatchback with gull-wing doors, hidden headlamps , and a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout . Its bodywork was a composite material made up of acrylic resin bonded to a fiberglass substrate. The acrylic was impregnated with the body"s color, which had the potential to reduce costs, as it eliminated the need for the factory to paint the cars in a separate step. The five "Safety" colors offered were one of the few options buyers had. [30] The doors, which weighed 90 lb (40.8 kg) each, were raised by hydraulic cylinders controlled by switches in the interior and took up to 12 seconds to open or close. [2] [7] The system was sensitive to the condition of the car"s battery, as well as being prone to breakdown. The system used a single pump and had no door interlock, so opening one door at the same time as closing the other had the potential to burn out the pump motor. [27] The Bricklin"s chassis was a steel perimeter frame with an integrated roll-over structure . [31] The front and rear bumpers were designed to absorb the force of a 5 mph (8 km/h) impact. The front suspension used A-arms and coil springs and was made up of parts shared with a variety of existing AMC models. At the rear was a Hotchkiss system of leaf springs on a live axle . Braking was by power-assisted 11 in (279 mm) disks in front and 10 in (254 mm) drums in back. Kelsey-Hayes provided the brake components for Bricklins built from 1974 to early 1975, after which the car used parts from Bendix. [32] Production Bricklins were powered by one of two OHV V8 engines , depending on the year of manufacture. Cars built in 1974 received a 360 cu in (5,899 cc) AMC V8 from American Motors . With a single four-barrel carburetor this engine produced 220 hp (164.1 kW) and 315 ft-lb (427.1 N ⋅ m) of torque. [33] Transmission options for the year were a 3-speed Torque Command automatic (AMC"s rebranded TorqueFlite 727 ) or a BorgWarner T-10 4-speed manual . Of the 772 cars built in 1974, 137 received the manual. Cars built in 1975 mounted a 351 cu in (5,752 cc) Windsor V8 from Ford , a change that required an extensive redesign of the car"s subframe. [10] :89 With a single two-barrel carburetor this later engine produced 175 hp (130.5 kW) and 286 ft-lb (387.8 N ⋅ m) of torque. [34] As Ford had no manual transmission EPA certified for the 351W engine, transmission options were limited to the Ford FMX 3-speed automatic. The cars had no cigarette lighters or ashtrays . [35] [36] There was also no provision for a spare tire.
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We welcome a "Pre-Purchase" inspection prior to the end of the auction and are available to answer questions either by e-mail or phone. Our phone number is (248) 589-2700 (We are open every day!) We have a 100+ car indoor display facility in the Detroit area. You may view this vehicle 7 days a week! For 36 years we have been offering professional selling services to private owners. If you or a friend has a vehicle for sale, protect yourself from the risk and inconvenience of selling your own vehicle. . call or email today.