Review written on 8/1964.
Several months ago I thought to my self. "Calboni should really make a Town Car that is better than the Zenith." Someone at Calboni must of been reading my mind because I got my hands on the latest Zenith and gave it a test spin. I hope it's not as bad as the 9088 but the real question is: "How far behind does it lag to the Zenith?"
We brought the Calboni Zenith out to the track expecting the worst. And boy were we surprised. While the Zenith isn't the fastest Town Car, it is certainly as good as most Town Car out on the market today. We thought the 152 hp @ 4197RPMs 4288 cc Flat6 engine was a good fit for this model. We were able to top out at 92 mph and on the strip we did a 21.389s 0 to 60 mph. The engine puts out 153 lb-ft of torque making it able to tow 22 lbs which is average for this class. While impressed the Zenith isn't perfect on the track. But it's still good enough for most people. The Calboni Zenith has subpar cornering abilities. There are more nimble Town Car on the market to choose from if that's your thing. We're not saying the Zenith kill you if you push it too hard while turning. But we'd advise you not to risk it.
Looking at the interior we fell in love with the Calboni Zenith. The Zenith has all the features you expect and more. The materials are soft, and the quality is good. Equally impressive was the comfortability of the seats. Calboni did a great job.
Inside the Calboni Zenith it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 49 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space ensures that you always have plenty of room to do whatever it is you need to do. And that makes us happy.
The workmanship put into the Calboni Zenith is unparalleled in this market. From its hand finished panelling to ultrahigh quality materials the Zenith is truly a work of art that should last a life time. It seems Calboni has perfected the perfect.
The Calboni Zenith was designed with longevity in mind. The vehicle is sturdy and easy to maintain. It will last as long as you want it.
The Calboni Zenith's fuel economy is impressive, but not in a good way. The Zenith's 16.7 mpg is one of the worst in class. This might not be troublesome when you look at the numbers, but it will be when you actually have to pay for it.
If safety was your priority, then this isn't the best on the market. That being said it's better than a lot of vehicles as well. The folks at Calboni didn't make safety their focus, but there are enough features here to keep most people's minds at ease. And that's pretty much the jest of the thing. The Calboni Zenith is average in all respects.
When it comes down to it, the Calboni Zenith is one of the best Town Car on the market. For almost everyone on the looking for a Town Car, you won't find a much better vehicle than the Zenith. It testing team was astonished by the results. We give it our total and complete recommendation.