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20 Cars That Should’ve Never Been Street Legal

19. Bricklin SV-1

19. Bricklin SV-1
“Basking in the glow of the setting sun, the Bricklin SV-1, a classic safety car, flaunts its distinctive gullwing doors.” | Image from pl.wikipedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Bricklin SV-1 promised innovation as a “Safety Vehicle One,” but reality fell far short.
Despite its bold marketing, the SV-1 was plagued by mechanical failures, disappointing crash test results, and subpar build quality.
Its unique gullwing doors and striking looks couldn’t compensate for its fundamental flaws. The irony of a “safety vehicle” that failed to deliver on its core promise makes its street-legal status especially questionable. Source

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