Review written on 8/1964.
Many vehicles come and go. Most are duds like the Senator but a few stand out like the Senator. So this month, we'll be looking at the Baron to see where it stands out among the crowd. Is this new Philadelphia Motors a keeper? Or should it rust away with time?

We brought the Philadelphia Motors Baron out to the track expecting the worst. And boy were we surprised. While the Baron isn't the fastest Luxury Sedan, it is certainly as good as most Luxury Sedan out on the market today. We thought the 109 hp @ 5208RPMs 2162 cc I4 engine was a good fit for this model. We were able to top out at 101 mph and on the strip we did a 24.702s 0 to 60 mph. The 88 lb-ft of torque can tow around 22 lbs. Which is great if you want to hitch up your son's little red wagon to haul around town. While impressed the Baron isn't perfect on the track. But it's still good enough for most people. On the track you can tell that the Philadelphia Motors Baron is above average when it comes to handling and driveability. Most Luxury Sedan would not be able to keep up with the Baron on twisty and windy roads. It can almost put a smile on your face.

While the Philadelphia Motors Baron won't win any awards, It won't turn heads, and it certainly doesn't have a wow factor. The Baron does have a very well design interior. It may not be top end, but it is more than enough for long trips and everyday drivers. It makes you feel good about life. Without feeling pompous.

When it comes to cargo, its 34 cu-ft of space is better than most vehicles of its type, but far from the best. We believe there is enough room in the Philadelphia Motors Baron to fill all your needs without over doing it.

The team at Philadelphia Motors cut a lot of corners when it came to building the Baron. It is apparent in everything from the interior to the body panels to the paints to the molding. Its not designed to last. But its not exactly the worst car on the market. You can do better.

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

The Philadelphia Motors Baron gets 23.3 mpg. So get friendly with your local fuel station attendant. You'll be seeing him often.

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 Baron is average in all respects.

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