Hi Steve,
I am an original owner - bought my '75 Bricklin in '76, just after they
announced bankruptcy - got a great deal!
But I digress...
The Brick is really a great ride, though the doors - air or hydraulic - are
always one click away from a challenge. The cars are V E R Y hard to keep
truly dry inside; though since they are collector cars at this point (and kept
inside, and not driven in torrential rains), that isn't such a big deal to
most owners.
Admittedly, I haven't driven mine a lot (it has less than 9,000 miles on it),
but it has always been mechanically flawless, other than the occasional door
glitch.
I haven't heard a lot of good things about the DeLorean's engine... a bit
sensitive and quite a bit less reliable than american iron - either AMC or
Ford. It is hard to find an engine with better parts and support than the
351.
Frankly, tho, I would be tempted to consider your other cars too -- the Mach
1, for instance (I had a '69 with a 390...). One thing: you always know you
will be able to get inside it in a hurry, if necessary!
Good luck and happy hunting,
Smoky Panepinto
Smoky Panepinto
Perkiomenville, PA
'75 Bricklin original owner (#1302 - Suntan)
'63 Lincoln Convertible (Black/Maroon/White)
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