Review written on 3/1940.
It is not everyday one gets to drive a new automobile. Typically you find your self stuck with the same vehicle for at least five years before you purchase another one. And with the rate of depreciation and the amount of time we spend in traffic, this makes finding the right vehicle all the more important. Philadelphia Motors believes their Appalachian Diesel may be the best Van to enter the market. How does it compare other Van such as the everyone else and Cherub? We'll find out in this month's Vehicle Review!

We brought the Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel out to the track expecting the worst. And boy were we surprised. While the Appalachian Diesel isn't the fastest Van, it is certainly as good as most Van out on the market today. We thought the 71 hp @ 1592RPMs 4362 cc I4 engine was a good fit for this model. We were able to top out at 57 mph and on the strip we did a Not Applicable. If this doesn't drop your jaw, the 188 lb-ft of torque will spin the earth in the opposite direction, the baby can tow 4925 lbs which is amazing! While impressed the Appalachian Diesel isn't perfect on the track. But it's still good enough for most people. The Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel handles smoothly and can really turn a corner for a Van. While it is certainly not a race car, it can handle any real world situation you throw at it.

Once we were done playing on the track, we got a good look at the Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel 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.

The Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 123 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...

'Spare no expense!' and 'Perfection!' are known to be mottos of Philadelphia Motors. And they show this off in their Appalachian Diesel. The build quality is no short of perfectly amazing. Hats off to their hard work.

The Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel 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.

Whether or not the Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Appalachian Diesel awful fuel mileage of 9.0 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

While talking with engineers at Philadelphia Motors we found out that the Appalachian Diesel 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.

I was happy with the time I spent in the Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel. This car is truly magnificent. I think future generations will look back at this vehicle and think, "I wish I owned one of these." It is absolutely one of the best Van you can buy. An instant classic that others in the segment will be compared to. I wish I could spend more time with the Appalachian Diesel but it is time for them to take it away. I believe I might go buy one myself.