Review written on 5/1954.

When it comes to Coupe it might be easy to miss Philadelphia Motors's Magician. But don't worry! We the full scoop on this Coupe. We'll let you know where it stands between the Mage and the Z5012. So continue reading to find out more about the Philadelphia Motors Magician.


The first stop with the Philadelphia Motors Magician was the track. Where this Coupe performed rather well. We found its 87 hp @ 4441RPMs 2551 cc I4 engine to give a decent response without being overly powerful. Although it's not class leading the Magician is better than most of its competition on the track. We were able to get the Magician up to a top speed of 88 mph and hit a 22.320s 0 to 60 mph time. While the 83 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. When it comes right down to it, the Magician is for good or worse, average, well maybe slightly above average for a Coupe. On the track testing the Philadelphia Motors Magician did have some slight issues. Of course it was not designed to be a track car. But as a Coupe it should have better handling than it does. In most cases in the real world this shouldn't be any problem. But it is still sub-par at best.


The Philadelphia Motors Magician's interior is well designed. The seats have enough support to get you over a long trip, and the material qualities, while not amazing, are more than adequate. Many optional features in other vehicles are standard here. This leads to an overall nice experience inside the Magician.

The Philadelphia Motors Magician is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 24 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...

The manufacturing process of Philadelphia Motors has really found something. The Magician seems like a hand built car through and through. The workmanship is amazing. Only fine artisans could produce something like this.


It is a rare occurrence to see the Philadelphia Motors Magician in the shop. These are some of the most reliable vehicles in the segment made. Philadelphia Motors knows how to build a machine that will last the ages. No planned obsolescence here.

Whether or not the Philadelphia Motors Magician is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Magician awful fuel mileage of 20.3 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

The extra effort from Philadelphia Motors to make the Magician 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.


The Philadelphia Motors Magician fits the mold of your prototypical Coupe. It meets all the necessary requirements of being a good Coupe and at times is quite enjoyable. It may not be the best. But it is still a good Coupe.