Review written on 5/1958.
We've had access to the Philadelphia Motors Athletic for a while now. This Phaeton surprised us more than the B2268 or the 2700. Is it worth the price? Or should you buy a different Phaeton? Read ahead to find out!

The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Athletic was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Phaeton is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 103 hp @ 4962RPMs 2551 cc I4 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 102 mph in an impressive 17.643s 0 to 60 mph. We found that with 88 lb-ft of torque this machine can tow an impressive 22 lbs. I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. In the real world the Philadelphia Motors Athletic could not even handle a U-turn, let alone our beloved test track. Why the hell would engineers at Philadelphia Motors even put a steering wheel on this train? This has to be one of the worst handling Phaeton I have ever driven.

Once we were done playing on the track, we got a good look at the Philadelphia Motors Athletic and I must say, we were quite impressed. While not the most luxurious vehicle on the market. It is quite comfortable for what it is. There is just enough styling and support to last on long trips and impress friends, while not being overly expensive like hyper luxurious vehicles.

In terms of passenger and cargo space the Philadelphia Motors Athletic's 22 cu-ft could be considered quite adequate for its class. The seats are roomy enough for almost every person, it can store what you would expect, and there is still enough room left over to have a bunch of knickknacks. It's hard to see where Philadelphia Motors could improve this car. It's good. Very good.

The workmanship put into the Philadelphia Motors Athletic is unparalleled in this market. From its hand finished panelling to ultrahigh quality materials the Athletic is truly a work of art that should last a life time. It seems Philadelphia Motors has perfected the perfect.

The Philadelphia Motors Athletic did very well on our dependability tests. We did not have any major issues in long term testing. The minor issues we did have were easy to resolve and not very costly. We believe that the Philadelphia Motors Athletic is dependable enough for even the most unknowledgeable owner. It proper care and maintenance, even if done by a shop, the Philadelphia Motors Athletic should last a very long time.

Out on civilian streets you'll never be thought of as a eco-maniac while driving your Philadelphia Motors Athletic. With its sub-par 25.1 mpg the Athletic will hit your wallet hard. Don't worry, the gas station clerk is a nice guy!

While the Philadelphia Motors Athletic is certainly impressive in term of safety, it's not overly designed in this fashion in a way that would imped its enjoyment. Never the less this vehicle is more than safe enough for even the most uptight and poor drivers among us.

In the end the Philadelphia Motors Athletic provide decent value for the money. It's not the best car in the Phaeton segment, but it won't disappoint. You could do a lot worse. If this model appeals to you I see no reason to dissuade you from it.