Review written on 1/1951.
Philadelphia Motors is in a unique position with the Phillie. The Phaeton segment rules the Q2568 market. While the 4756 is the worst vehicle in the segment. Where does the Phillie fit between these two extremes? Should consumer celebrate Philadelphia Motors's new Phaeton? Or is this just another underachieving vehicle in the Phaeton segment?

The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Phillie 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 68 hp @ 4202RPMs 1803 cc Wankel  engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 88 mph in an impressive 24.265s 0 to 60 mph. When we hooked it up to our test trailer the 68 lb-ft of torque was able to move 22 lbs. Which was very good for a its class. I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. The Philadelphia Motors Phillie has subpar cornering abilities. There are more nimble Phaeton on the market to choose from if that's your thing. We're not saying the Phillie kill you if you push it too hard while turning. But we'd advise you not to risk it.

Once track testing was over it came time to look at the Philadelphia Motors Phillie's interior. We found that it was very bare bones. So much so that we could not stand to be in it for long. It seems Philadelphia Motors was trying to make something retro by filling the vehicle with decades old styling and gadgets. We recommend looking at other vehicles if you plan on buying a long range vehicle.

Getting into the Philadelphia Motors Phillie can be quite a bit of a pain. Even an amoeba would be claustrophobic in the confines of the Phillie. With only 23 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space, there is absolutely no place to put anything. Want a to take a suit case? Strap it to the roof. Want to take a child to school? Strap him to the roof. Want a soda... you guessed it. Strap it to the roof! One has to imagine Philadelphia Motors owns a roof rack company somewhere.

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

The Philadelphia Motors Phillie 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 Phillie is dependable enough for even the most unknowledgeable owner. It proper care and maintenance, even if done by a shop, the Philadelphia Motors Phillie should last a very long time.

Are gas prices too high now? What will they be like 10 years from now? What about 50 years from now? Does it matter? If you drive a Philadelphia Motors Phillie it doesn't. The Phillie only uses 41.3 mpg. Which means it rarely needs refuelling and when it does, it's cheap!

The extra effort from Philadelphia Motors to make the Phillie 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.

I was happy with the time I spent in the Philadelphia Motors Phillie. This car is truly magnificent. I think future generations will look back at this vehicle and think, "I wish I owned one of these." It is absolutely one of the best Phaeton you can buy. An instant classic that others in the segment will be compared to. I wish I could spend more time with the Phillie but it is time for them to take it away. I believe I might go buy one myself.