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Bricklin
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Entry Fee only $99.00
(Enter as many times as you wish)
Just think, for only $99.00
YOU MAY OWN A
BRICKLIN SV1
Restoration project
You may want to finish the assembly and enjoy a classic Bricklin for years to come,
or just hang onto it for a few years and watch as this car appreciates in value as it
becomes more rare and more collectable, or sell all of the valuable original and
remanufactured body panels and other parts included with the car. Whatever
your reason, for $99.00 you get a car and parts valued at nearly $10,000, and this is a
car that could be worth upwards of $30,000, depending on what you do with it.
100 WORD (OR LESS)
ESSAY CONTEST
Subject of Essay
"My Most
Embarrassing Car Experience"
#319 of only 2,854 originally
manufactured
Estimated to be one of only 1,500 remaining in the world
Destined to be a very rare classic collectable
Finished Value up to $30,000
Because there are so few of these cars, replacement value of #319 and all parts included
is difficult to estimate, though, a breakdown of replacement costs has been included with
the inventory list. To view click here
A
percentage of all entry fees will be donated to the continuing work of the National
Kidney Foundation in the name of Sophie Jarman. The National Kidney
Foundation The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health
organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and
well-being of individuals affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all
organs for transplantation.
Goals of the National Kidney Foundation:
•Supporting Research and Research Training •Continuing Education of Health Care
Professionals •Expanding Patient Services and Community Resources •Educating the
Public
•Shaping Health Policy •Fund Raising
ESSAY CONTEST WILL BEGIN UPON RECEIPT OF FIRST ENTRY & WILL END NO LATER THAN THE EXTENDED DEADLINE OF DECEMBER 31, 1999
ESSAY CONTEST RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. All entries must be typed or printed. The essay shall consist of
100 words (or less) on one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. Your essay must be written in
English.
Subject/Theme: "MY MOST EMBARRASSING CAR EXPERIENCE." These words will not
count as part of the 100 words of the essay.
2. Include with your essay, the contest entry fee of $99.00 in U.S. Certified Funds
(includes a $10.00 non-refundable handling fee). Plus a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED
ENVELOPE (33 cents). All entry fees must be made payable to the TITLE HOLDER of the
Vehicle, ELLIOT S. BROWN, or to the sponsor, LAKESHORE PAGING.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS: Lakeshore Paging has a right to cancel the contest if a
minimum of 300 entries is not received by the December 31, 1999. Lakeshore Paging
has the right to accept less than 300 entries, however, and considers the contest valid
upon the receipt of 75 entries. Lakeshore Paging reserves the right to extend the
contest if the minimum number of entries are not received by the deadline. A maximum
of 300 entries will be accepted. Odds of winning can be calculated based on the
minimum and maximum All entry fees shall be deposited in an escrow account
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P.O. Box 20514
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3. All entries and fees together must be postmarked no later than December 31, 1999, the contest deadline. The winning essay contestant will be notified by mail & telephone.
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THE PRIZE
DESCRIPTION OF BRICKLIN SV1-#319
Though, I hate to part with this car, if you're reading this, then the essay contest is already a success, since its main purpose is to introduced you to the Internet location of LAKESHORE PAGING, and encourage future patronage of the site for excellent wireless communication products and name brand fragrances at discount prices.
After being the proud owner of several Bricklins, #319 was purchased with the excitement that I had when I saw my first one, and this one was green too, which was even more exciting....This time, I wanted one that had very few miles on it, with a body that wouldn't crack. Since, as many Bricklin enthusiasts know, the acrylic body's usually crack. The only true repair is to replace the body panels with remanufactured fiberglass panels. So, the car and parts were purchased, and the disassembly was begun. What I didn't know was that my back surgery would prevent me from finishing what I had started. As I look in the garage at this wonderful car, and all of the parts that, once assembled, will make this car almost complete, I wish I could finish it myself, but that's just not possible. Therefore, I'm using it for the basis of this contest to generate traffic to our new Internet location, and one fortunate person will win this car and all of its parts, valued at nearly $10,000, for only $99.00.
Inventory of all parts included with #319, which will all be awarded to
the winner of this contest:
74 BRICKLIN VIN #319
NEW PARTS THAT THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE ALONG WITH THE CAR
(NOT INSTALLED)
Parts Inventory Included for Winner of Bricklin #319 |
Estimated Replacement Value |
1. New fiberglass right front fender |
$ 475.00 |
| 2. New fiberglass left front fender | $ 475.00 |
| 3. New fiberglass hood | $ 550.00 |
| 4. New fiberglass T-Roof | $ 250.00 |
| 5. New fiberglass driver's side A-Pillar | $ 75.00 |
| 6. New fiberglass passenger side A-Pillar | $ 75.00 |
| 7. New fiberglass hood extension | $ 250.00 |
| 8. New fiberglass door skin | $ 295.00 |
| 9. New rear hatch glass | $ 350.00 |
| 10. 75 reinforced left door shell | $ 400.00 |
| 11. 75 reinforced right door shell | $ 400.00 |
| 12. Nor-Cal aux. electric air pump | $ 172.00 |
| 13. Valves and
solenoids for new air door board |
$ 200.00 |
| 14. New speedometer | $ 250.00 |
| 15. N.O.S. Rims (used) $150/ea. | $ 600.00 |
| 16. Extra set of
wire wheels for Bricklin with Michelin tires -value |
$ 600.00 |
| 17. New carpet set (complete) | $ 275.00 |
| 18. Bricklin rear name plate | $ 150.00 |
| 19. D. Glass (L) | $ 250.00 |
| 20. D. Glass (R) | $ 200.00 |
| 21. 2 quarter glass ($40/ea.) | $ 80.00 |
| 22. Mirrors, door assemblies, etc. | Included |
Sub-Total |
$6,372.00 |
Cost of recent engine work: |
$ 600.00 |
Sub-Total |
$6,892.00 |
| Value of restorable vehicle in present condition (rear of the car intact, all other panels removed, ready to reassemble with new parts listed above) | $3,000.00 |
TOTAL
ESTIMATED VALUE OF |
$9,892.00 |
Bricklin SV1 #319 cannot be driven at this time, since its fenders, doors, and other body parts were removed in the process of beginning a restoration. The rear of the car is completely in tact, as are the engine and drivetrain. It has been stored and has not been started in 4 months, though it is expected that minor adjustments would allow the car to start and run as strong as ever, though, it still is not street worthy until the body is reassembled by the winner. The car is an excellent, rust free, accident free, candidate for complete restoration, or just for quick reassembly and to be a great daily driver. Photo's of the car will be posted to this site soon, or you may view the car in its present condition by contacting the sponsor by e-mail.
BRICKLIN HISTORY:
There were 780 produced in 1974 with a 220bhp AMC 360cid V-8. Because of short
engine supply from AMC, in 1975 a switch was made to the 175bhp Ford 351W V-8. The 1975
model year saw 2062 cars come off the assembly line. Bricklin went into receivership in
Sept of 1975 with 12 cars left on the line that had VIN plates issued as 1976's. There
still seems to be quite a bit of discrepancies in reported production numbers. Several
cars were completed years later, making the production figure even more fuzzy. Clarkson
Company, the court-appointed receiver in Canada, sold the last 287 75's and the 12 76's to
Bill Byers of Columbus Ohio along with all stock and rights to the Bricklin name and
trademark. A final figure of 2854 is generally accepted as the production count for
General Vehicle. Some cars were assembled from parts and may have VINs that exceed the
3000 mark.
In 1971 young, rich Malcolm Bricklin decided America needed a revolutionary new
sports-safety car. Three years and $20 million later, he began to give it to them.
Malcolm Bricklin made his first million in hardware/plumbing supply franchising in Florida
before he was 25. He followed that by starting Subaru of America and imported the Subaru
360. He left Subaru of America to build his own automobile; not a 'one-off', a kit or
repli-car, but a production car; his own car company. The New Brunswick government put up
the lions share of the capital hoping to provide jobs at two plants in Minto and St.John.
Bricklin's initial intention was to sell the cars for $4000. That price went to $6500,
then $7490 by the time the first 1974 model was actually bought. The 1975 model
skyrocketed to $9980. Production by 1975 was supposed to be at the rate of 1000/month. In
the 2 years production took place, the best month saw 429 Bricklins come off the line
while January and February of 1975 saw none. Since the drivetrain, suspension, and many
other components were from Detroit, Bricklin was continually fighting a losing supply
battle. It become increasingly difficult to obtain more money from the New Brunswick
government for manufacturing when the production volume just wasn't going up. The lack of
additional capital and other problems with the car production lead to the demise of the
Bricklin as a production car. Many owners have improved greatly on the original cars
and today, the ones that are on the road have pneumatic door systems and are generally
nice cars to enjoy and drive, this car should have been a huge success.
The Bricklin is a gull-wing sports car that was manufactured primarily from Detroit parts
in 1974 through early 1976 in New Brunswick Canada for exclusive sale in the United
States. There were 2854 cars built before Bricklin went bankrupt. An estimated
1500 still exist today.
The single model built was given the designation SV-1, for Safety Vehicle
1. It had a built in roll cage, side guard rails and shock absorbing, 5-mph
bumpers that receded into the car. It was not only safe in an accident, but had the power
and handling to avoid one. The Bricklin far exceeded safety requirements of the time.
Like the DeLorean which came after it, the Bricklin was a futuristic vehicle which was
well liked by owners and the automotive press, but was never produced in large enough
numbers to be profitable. Bricklin owners have a club which publishes a quarterly magazine
and sponsors yearly meets on the east and west coasts.
The second distinguishing design feature of the Bricklin (besides the gull-wing doors) is
the acrylic body. A vacuum forming process bonded color-impregnated acrylic to each
fiberglass body panel. The Bricklin was delivered to the customer without paint. Minor
scratches would be buffed out. The Bricklin came only in the standout colors of :
Safety Red Safety Orange Safety Green Safety Suntan Safety White
All the cars were black below the belt-line and had beige interiors. In keeping with the
safety theme, there was no ashtray or cigarette lighter.
LAKESHORE PAGING:
Lakeshore Paging is an affiliate of The Lake Shore Group, Inc., of which, Elliot S. Brown
is President. It is with the sincere intention that this Essay Contest promote
and generate awareness and consumer traffic to the Lakeshore Paging website, that Mr.
Brown has dedicated Bricklin SV1 #319 as the Subject Prize of this Essay Contest.
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