Review written on 5/1954.
The media has blown a lot of smoke over the last few months over Gordon-Brull's new Coupe 2+2. It has stiff competition though from market leaders like the everyone else and even the bottom feeders like the Bathurst. Does the Redwood live up to the hype? Find out more below!
It has been a long time since I've driven a Coupe 2+2 that performed as well. I really hoped that the Gordon-Brull Redwood would fix the performance funk we've had lately. Much to my chagrin, the Redwood did great! The 89 hp @ 4113RPMs 2162 cc Flat4 engine was able to launch the car. Getting out of the car I had to pop my neck. While there are faster Coupe 2+2 the Redwood does better than most. On our speed tests we were able to get the Redwood up to 95 mph and on the strip we did an impressive 21.765s 0 to 60 mph. While the 91 lb-ft of torque you get is not insane it is more than enough to tow 22 lbs which was a decent amount for this class. While Gordon-Brull Redwood will never become a track car, it is one of the better performers. The Gordon-Brull Redwood handles smoothly and can really turn a corner for a Coupe 2+2. While it is certainly not a race car, it can handle any real world situation you throw at it.
The interior of the Gordon-Brull Redwood is nothing short of amazing. It is beyond words to say how perfect this vehicle is. Only the finest materials in the greatest possible workmanship ever seen in this type of vehicle grace the Redwood interior. I can not do anything but recommend the Redwood for everyone. Gordon-Brull really outdid themselves.
The Gordon-Brull Redwood's 28 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 Redwood is good.
Serious effort goes into every Gordon-Brull Redwood produced. The build quality of these vehicles is amazing! We could not find a single flaw in its construction while we were testing it. Everything fits properly, nothing is misaligned or misplaced. All of us here at GCM commend Gordon-Brull in their efforts when it comes to the production of this vehicle.
If there was one vehicle I believe would be able to hit 1,000,000 miles easily it would be the Gordon-Brull Redwood. This vehicle was designed for dependability in mind.
While the Gordon-Brull Redwood will not win any awards for its fuel consummation. Its 31.9 mpg is better than most vehicles in its class. This means more money in your wallet and a happier long term experience. Gordon-Brull did a good job in this respect.
The extra effort from Gordon-Brull to make the Redwood feel safer pays off. The reinforced frame makes the vehicle much more impact resistant. Don't go driving into walls your self, just take our word for it.
When you drive the Gordon-Brull Redwood you'll see other Coupe 2+2 on the road and think to your self: Why would anyone buy anything other than a Gordon-Brull. Simple answer, they're stupid!