Review written on 8/1964.
Competition in the Touring segment has just gotten a little more heated. Calboni has launched the Maryland. Is this Touring enough to unseat the Pennsylvania XT or will it be worse than the 322. Don't worry! We have the answers.

On my first track run in the Calboni Maryland suffered 2 cracked rips and a ruptured spleen. Not from wrecking it, but from the sheer raw power of this Touring. The Maryland's 103 hp @ 4962RPMs 2551 cc I4 engine drives you into the seats while you accelerate with an impressive 22.397s 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 104 mph. The Maryland is able to keep this speed all the way up to the the top speed of 104 mph. The engine puts out 88 lb-ft of torque which can haul 22 lbs. Compared to its peers in the Touring class the Calboni Maryland selling point should not be driveability. The Maryland offers bare bones handling. There is just enough grip in the wheels to keep you from flying off the side of a cliff... But not much. On the track, it is not much better. After my hospital visit, I came to the conclusion that this is the best Touring I've ever tested on the track. Buy IT NOW!!!

When it comes to comforts and luxury, the Calboni Maryland isn't going to win any awards. It barely meets what you need in a vehicle. The seats are hard and uncomfortable for long trips. Features are a little barren, but it has the basic necessities. Material quality leaves a bit to be desired. We would not pay a premium price for this interior finish, but if you're looking for A to B transportation, it is almost tolerable.

The Calboni Maryland's 26 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space is plenty for the typical consumer. It is certainly better than average for this type of vehicle. While there are some areas that could be improved all in all we think the Maryland is good.

While not exactly handmade, Calboni did put a bit of extra work into the Maryland and it shows. Panels actually fit and are made to last. The finish doesn't fade in the sun, and all the bolts have washers. It begs the question why buy a lower quality car every 5 years, and not buy the Calboni Maryland which should last a few generations?

Do expect major repairs over the life time of owning a Calboni Maryland. This is to be expected as it's not designed to be a life long vehicle.

At 23.4 mpg, the Calboni Maryland isn't exactly an economic vehicle. It won't break your bank when fuel prices are low, but when fuel prices are normal or even high, it can be painful at the pump.

When it comes to safety features Calboni Maryland maintains the bare-bones amount required to keep you safe. While you probably won't survive a major accident. The vehicle shouldn't explode hitting a pothole on poor roads.

Would we recommend this vehicle at retail price? No. There are better options in the Touring segment than the Calboni Maryland. It's hard to say what faults are the Maryland but we do know that Calboni really needs to improve this product if it wants any sizeable portion of the marketshare. If you can get this vehicle steeply discounted then it might be worth it. Other wise avoid the Calboni Maryland.