RE: Bricklin SV-1 | Spotted

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rodericb said:

You could restomod one of these nicely.

An excellent idea.

A well-sorted crate motor is unlikely to be a difficult fit. The market for Bricklin is probably more fanciful than fastidious when it comes to things like authenticity. And, as you say, the look still turns heads today.

[rodericb]

unsprung said:

An excellent idea.

A well-sorted crate motor is unlikely to be a difficult fit. The market for Bricklin is probably more fanciful than fastidious when it comes to things like authenticity. And, as you say, the look still turns heads today.

The SV in SV-1 stands for Safety Vehicle and to go along with the safety theme I think one should be able to accelerate out of danger. So following the safety theme I think this nice Roush 347ci engine might be a suitable choice: https://www.roushperformance.com/engines/347-ir.ht...

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rodericb said:

The SV in SV-1 stands for Safety Vehicle and to go along with the safety theme I think one should be able to accelerate out of danger. So following the safety theme I think this nice Roush 347ci engine might be a suitable choice: https://www.roushperformance.com/engines/347-ir.ht...

Those velocity stacks or vertical intakes are fabulous.

Though I do see that it's an iron block and not aluminium. No matter. That would be correct for the time. And it's a Ford (as were the engines in the later Bricklins). The output is certainly very impressive: 450 hp / 420 lb ft.

Some aftermarket brakes, some updated suspension components and new bushings -- and we're in business. Might want to refresh the interior at some point.

[Adam B]

Looks quite cool in a 70s way, apart from the hideous conk

[irocfan]

got to be honest - I'm quite taken with it (thanks Top Trumps!!)

[Adam B]

A Delorean that humped a 240Z

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irocfan said:

got to be honest - I'm quite taken with it (thanks Top Trumps!!)

The day-glo safety colours are half the fun of these cars!

Orange is one that I fancy:

[ffhard]

How on earth, even back then, can you make a 5.8 litre V8 that only puts out 175bhp?

[irocfan]

ffhard said:

How on earth, even back then, can you make a 5.8 litre V8 that only puts out 175bhp?

low stress engine with tons of smog equipment on. Get it to the aftermarket and it can be nicely pepped up

[rodericb]

I understand it might be part of the cars charm but I reckon if you cut-and-shut four inches out of that front bumper and surrounded it with black criss-cross mesh it'd look trick. I'm also thinking you could change those hydraulic door opening rams with the electric struts you get nowadays for quieter, more reliable operation.