Review written on 6/1947.
Everyone always says the Washington is the greatest Station Wagon made. But you always go against the grain. What about a 5922? OK stop laughing. Yes we all know the doors fall off when you open them. So what's the solution to setting the newest trend? Ever thought about a Philadelphia Motors? This month we take a look at the new Valley Forge. Is this the Station Wagon you've been looking for? Find out!

I was giddy when I heard we were testing Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge. On the track this thing is fast. How fast? Notice there are no pictures on this page? That fast! This is one of the fastest Station Wagon I've ever been in. As impressive as that sounds, the 79 hp @ 3258RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine is even more impressive. Peddle to the metal, this baby will do 82 mph easily. And in a straight line we hit a 29.885s 0 to 60 mph! When we hooked it up to our test trailer the 103 lb-ft of torque was able to move 22 lbs. Which was very good for a its class. The handling characteristics of the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge is borderline acceptable for a Station Wagon. We wouldn't buy it for a tracking or narrow city streets. But for most people, who care little for driving, it is fine. Mommy can I keep it? Please?!

When it comes to comforts and luxury, the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge isn't going to win any awards. It barely meets what you need in a vehicle. The seats are hard and uncomfortable for long trips. Features are a little barren, but it has the basic necessities. Material quality leaves a bit to be desired. We would not pay a premium price for this interior finish, but if you're looking for A to B transportation, it is almost tolerable.

Inside the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 43 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.

Build quality of the Valley Forge is about what you would expect from Philadelphia Motors. We only noticed a few minor flaws in paneling gaps. There was also one or two vibration sounds in the interior. None of these flaws would be a deal breaker

When it comes to dependability, if you squeeze the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge hard enough, you'll get lemonade.

Here is a pro-stock tip. If the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge sells any meaningful number of vehicles, be sure to buy fuel stocks! It's that bad! The Valley Forge gets an abysmal 12.5 mpg! This is not the vehicle for trying to save money on fuel expenses.

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 Philadelphia Motors 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 Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge is average in all respects.

Some may be able to point to other Station Wagon and say this is better. This is prettier. This is the best Station Wagon. But they would be wrong. Because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Behold the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge it may not be everything for everyone. But it is certainly something for someone.