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1975 Bricklin SV-1: A Revolutionary Car That Flopped

The Bricklin SV-1 was supposed to embody the safe car of the future; the name stands for “Safety Vehicle 1.” But its safety features introduced a boatload of manufacturing difficulties and performance deficiencies that ultimately led to its demise. If you want to learn more about this interesting car, watch the newest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage wherein they feature Jeff Dunham’s 1975 Bricklin SV-1.