Review written on 3/1940.
We've had access to the Philadelphia Motors Liberty Bell for a while now. This Phaeton surprised us more than the Liberty Bell or the Elf. Is it worth the price? Or should you buy a different Phaeton? Read ahead to find out!
The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Liberty Bell was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Phaeton is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 53 hp @ 3452RPMs 2240 cc Flat2 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 77 mph in an impressive 29.423s 0 to 60 mph. With 65 lb-ft of torque we were able to drag 22 lbs on our test trailer. So it can move your spare junk! I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. While testing the Philadelphia Motors Liberty Bell's handling on the track, we found that this Phaeton drives like a brick. Many times we were confronted with a corner that the vehicle just couldn't handle. At speed this vehicle may be deadly.
When it comes to comforts and luxury, the Philadelphia Motors Liberty Bell 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 Liberty Bell it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 34 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.
Serious effort goes into every Philadelphia Motors Liberty Bell produced. The build quality of these vehicles is amazing! We could not find a single flaw in its construction while we were testing it. Everything fits properly, nothing is misaligned or misplaced. All of us here at GCM commend Philadelphia Motors in their efforts when it comes to the production of this vehicle.
The Philadelphia Motors Liberty Bell is a reliable car that we would trust our dear old grandmother with. These things are almost bulletproof.
We wouldn't call the Philadelphia Motors Liberty Bell a truly 'green' vehicle, but it does get a very good 25.9 mpg city and which will leave your wallet full of greens, and that's good enough for us.
With some focus on safety, Philadelphia Motors Liberty Bell has been able to outshine most in its class. It almost makes you believe the marketing hype that Philadelphia Motors does actually believe in the safety and security of your family.
All in all, the Philadelphia Motors Liberty Bell is a good choice among its peers. It checks just enough boxes in our Phaeton tests for us to give it our recommendation. There are a few other Phaeton that are better than the Liberty Bell. But for some buyers, the Liberty Bell is still a good choice.