Review written on 5/1958.
Many vehicles come and go. Most are duds like the R4925 but a few stand out like the Adirondack Diesel. So this month, we'll be looking at the Alpine to see where it stands out among the crowd. Is this new Gordon-Brull a keeper? Or should it rust away with time?

As always, our first stop with the Gordon-Brull Alpine was the track. This Van may wow some people. It's certainly has better power and performance than most of its peers. The 184 hp @ 4560RPMs 4976 cc V4 engine is able to put a healthy amount of rubber on the road. When you do this properly, you're able to propel the Alpine to a top speed of 86 mph and drag times of 15.586s 0 to 60 mph are a breeze. The engine puts out 170 lb-ft of torque making it able to tow 3196 lbs which is average for this class. Gordon-Brull really did well with the Alpine when it comes to the track. I certainly think this vehicle is better than most in its class. The good thing about the Gordon-Brull Alpine is that it's actually handles better than your typical Van. Its cornering abilities surpass the norm. So if it's weaving through cars in traffic or trying to do a lap around our track. The Alpine is a good choice.

Once we were done playing on the track, we got a good look at the Gordon-Brull Alpine and I must say, we were quite impressed. While not the most luxurious vehicle on the market. It is quite comfortable for what it is. There is just enough styling and support to last on long trips and impress friends, while not being overly expensive like hyper luxurious vehicles.

Inside the Gordon-Brull Alpine it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 115 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 manufacturing process of Gordon-Brull has really found something. The Alpine seems like a hand built car through and through. The workmanship is amazing. Only fine artisans could produce something like this.

The Gordon-Brull Alpine is easily one of the most dependable vehicles ever made, it is excellently designed, excellently produced. And with just a little TLC will last forever and a decade.

The Gordon-Brull Alpine's fuel economy is impressive, but not in a good way. The Alpine's 9.1 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.

While talking with engineers at Gordon-Brull we found out that the Alpine was designed to be nuclear bomb proof. While we don't really know if that is bluster, we do sort believe them. Specially when it ran through the concrete brick during crash testing without leaving a dent on the hood.

When it comes to Van there should be only one vehicle to think of. Have you thought of it? Did you read this article? It's the Gordon-Brull Alpine the best Van I have ever driven! And the best one you've ever read about!