Review written on 8/1964.
Several months ago I thought to my self. "Durack should really make a Station Wagon that is better than the Washington." Someone at Durack must of been reading my mind because I got my hands on the latest Glaze and gave it a test spin. I hope it's not as bad as the 7456 but the real question is: "How far behind does it lag to the Washington?"

On first glance the Durack Glaze seems to have everything you'd want in a daily driver on the track. It is not overly powerful, but it packs enough punch to get up and go. While you won't win any races, you won't hold up any traffic. The Station Wagon's 101 hp @ 1985RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine does well enough under load to keep you satisfied. The Glaze is able to top out at 89 mph and accelerates at 24.804s 0 to 60 mph. We found that with 214 lb-ft of torque this machine can tow an impressive 110 lbs. Ultimately the Durack Glaze is your average Station Wagon on the track. Compared to its peers in the Station Wagon class the Durack Glaze selling point should not be driveability. The Glaze 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.

While certainly does not have the best features or materials. The Durack Glaze does provide the bare necessities required in a vehicle of this type. No more and no less. As well as it should. If you wanted to spend that extra bit you would of bought the better vehicle. Was Durack wise in this respect? Maybe, but we do think they should of offered at least a little more bang for the buck so to speak.

In terms of passenger and cargo space the Durack Glaze's 45 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 Durack could improve this car. It's good. Very good.

The Durack Glaze was made by below average workers, using below average materials, for a below average company. What do you expect the vehicle quality to be?

I imagine it'll be rare to find a Durack Glaze in repair shops or even junk yards. These things are well built with quality parts. And that will show in the long run.

Whether or not the Durack Glaze is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Glaze awful fuel mileage of 19.0 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

With some focus on safety, Durack Glaze has been able to outshine most in its class. It almost makes you believe the marketing hype that Durack does actually believe in the safety and security of your family.

In the end the Durack Glaze provide decent value for the money. It's not the best car in the Station Wagon 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.