1974 Bricklin SV-1 SV1 review from North America
"Poor man's exotic car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator needed to be recored.
Cracks in the body.
Doors leaked.
Rear hatch did not latch.
A/C did not or ever work.
Transmission is getting sloppy.
General comments?
I really enjoyed this car.
Despite its flaws it is a real hear turner.
The AMC V8 really was powerful, much more than the 75' models and up. (they had a ford 350)
This car has gull-wing doors, which makes it kinda tough to get in and out of. But it's worth it, trust me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | AMC 360 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2005 |