It has a push button on the inside and outside for each door. A press of the button would raise and close the door. A lock on the outside to disable the buttons to prevent theft.
They just felt the initial market was in America. Once the company was running to capacity they would have been sold in Canada. Just never got that far.
oh didnt know that, thanks man, well its known as the canadian car cause its the only car desined and built in canada, so kinda stupid how the sales at that time were only in america
I owned one of these cars years ago. Orange. Doors already converted to air from hydraulic. Looked good and got a lot of attention but weren't fun to maintain. Air system gets leaks and hard to find anyone to work on it. Sparse interior. Doors notorious for leaking when it rained, even after I had a custom door sealer installed by a Bricklin mechanic/fabricator guy. I bet you could find one to buy today in great condition for anywhere from $10k to $20k EASY.
Oh wow! A Bricklin! My older sister worked for Malcom Bricklin in the 1970s. It was an interesting car. And today it is prized by collectors. I doubt that any junky 2011 Nissan or Toyota or any other look-alike cookie cutter car of today will be of any interest to collectors 40 years from now.
I've loved those Bricklins ever since I saw an orange one at the used classic car lot down the road. I used to walk through the lot when I was in Jr. High (late 70's) and would always ogle that thing.
@samurphy American company. The Canadians provided tons of incentives for Malcolm Bricklin to build them there. By the way, the Dodge Challenger is made in Canada, doesn't make it Canadian. The BMW X3 is made in South Carolina, does not make it American.
One in good condition would be more, but it is possible to find one that needs work for around this or less. You just really need to know what you are getting into like any car project.
I could add the 50's and 60's to that. In fact, in my opinion mid-20th century cars looked the best. Imagine if all of them were made environmentally-friendly with electric motors, like the cars in the movies Gattaca and In Time.
@MCWEDS, I dunno if you want an answer but here it goes. 1)car companies aren't managed by car people, but people that rely on data instead of soul because it's more cost-effective :P 2)insurance costs, rising costs of life and bad economy kills dreams and options 3)lack of taste 4)too much rational thinking that leads to purchase of functional but eye-sore cars like the Toyota Yaris Those are some of the reasons I can think of. Anybody have any more?
It has a push button on the inside and outside for each door. A press of the button would raise and close the door. A lock on the outside to disable the buttons to prevent theft.
my dad has a bricklin
Wow.
They just felt the initial market was in America. Once the company was running to capacity they would have been sold in Canada. Just never got that far.
A little inflated price on Let's Make a Deal, but that is normal. 74 price was $7655, 75 $9985.
oh didnt know that, thanks man, well its known as the canadian car cause its the only car desined and built in canada, so kinda stupid how the sales at that time were only in america
a real beautiful car with a wonderful year it was too
Built in Canada for exclusive sale in America. You could not buy one in Canada while these were being built.
I owned one of these cars years ago. Orange. Doors already converted to air from hydraulic. Looked good and got a lot of attention but weren't fun to maintain. Air system gets leaks and hard to find anyone to work on it. Sparse interior. Doors notorious for leaking when it rained, even after I had a custom door sealer installed by a Bricklin mechanic/fabricator guy. I bet you could find one to buy today in great condition for anywhere from $10k to $20k EASY.
Oh wow! A Bricklin! My older sister worked for Malcom Bricklin in the 1970s. It was an interesting car. And today it is prized by collectors. I doubt that any junky 2011 Nissan or Toyota or any other look-alike cookie cutter car of today will be of any interest to collectors 40 years from now.
WoW ,learn something new everyday,i was in 4 th grade,watched lmad but never saw this car,its COOL.
Saw one just like it at a car cruise in Beaver, PA
They were built in New Brunswick and sold in the US.
I work in the building where they used to make these cars :0)
I wonder how many people hit their head when getting in and out of that car.
@canadiantimberwolf1 Not much the first delorean was showed off in 1976 but they did not sell them in till 1981 as you know.
I've loved those Bricklins ever since I saw an orange one at the used classic car lot down the road. I used to walk through the lot when I was in Jr. High (late 70's) and would always ogle that thing.
$9000.00, damn!!
@samurphy American company. The Canadians provided tons of incentives for Malcolm Bricklin to build them there.
By the way, the Dodge Challenger is made in Canada, doesn't make it Canadian. The BMW X3 is made in South Carolina, does not make it American.
The Delorean company seemed to have taken the idea off of this company.
My dad owns one.
I'd love to see one of those babys reissued for "The Price is Right".
One in good condition would be more, but it is possible to find one that needs work for around this or less. You just really need to know what you are getting into like any car project.
I could add the 50's and 60's to that. In fact, in my opinion mid-20th century cars looked the best.
Imagine if all of them were made environmentally-friendly with electric motors, like the cars in the movies Gattaca and In Time.
Damn, I really want to see this entire episode...or at least this segment.
Correct Herb Grasse designed the car and is still very active with the Bricklin owners group
Wow, I almost bought one that was used in 1976, instead I opted for a new Cordoba.
Door makes completes a built in roll cage and only opens out into traffic 12 inches. Unlike a more common swing out door.
wow $7695 was that alot for a car back then? I know it was nearly 40 years ago but still.
"americas newest sports car" the bricklin was a canadian car
The designer is AMERICAN.
No, this was designed and sold before the Delorean was even thought of. A lot of similarities in the cars.
Just bought one 1974 #136 Help!
How is a door like that made for safety!? lol!
@heine71 this was 1974 and the Delorean was 1980's.So your a bit off base.
@MCWEDS, I dunno if you want an answer but here it goes.
1)car companies aren't managed by car people, but people that rely on data instead of soul because it's more cost-effective :P
2)insurance costs, rising costs of life and bad economy kills dreams and options
3)lack of taste
4)too much rational thinking that leads to purchase of functional but eye-sore cars like the Toyota Yaris
Those are some of the reasons I can think of. Anybody have any more?
built in canada exclusively for America lol how ironic
$9,000 that is a deal haha
The car is worth almost 37,000 in today's money.
About $35,000 today, so maybe about right for it.