Review written on 8/1964.
We've had access to the Philadelphia Motors Eagle for a while now. This Sedan surprised us more than the Republique or the 772. Is it worth the price? Or should you buy a different Sedan? Read ahead to find out!
It has been a long time since I've driven a Sedan that performed as well. I really hoped that the Philadelphia Motors Eagle would fix the performance funk we've had lately. Much to my chagrin, the Eagle did great! The 109 hp @ 5208RPMs 2162 cc I4 engine was able to launch the car. Getting out of the car I had to pop my neck. While there are faster Sedan the Eagle does better than most. On our speed tests we were able to get the Eagle up to 94 mph and on the strip we did an impressive 25.785s 0 to 60 mph. The sub-par 88 lb-ft of torque, the vehicle was only able to handle towing 22 lbs which means you shouldn't use this for your boat. While Philadelphia Motors Eagle will never become a track car, it is one of the better performers. There is not much to say about the Philadelphia Motors Eagle when it comes to handling. As a Sedan it's below average. As an everyday driver it'll do its job. In summation the Eagle is mundane.
Interior build, materials, and features are average for the segment. The Philadelphia Motors Eagle's cabin isn't going to amaze. But compared to most other vehicles of this type, it's not going to let you down. It has most of the standard features, and comfort, while lacking in some areas, is decent.
The Philadelphia Motors Eagle is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 41 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...
While not exactly handmade, Philadelphia Motors did put a bit of extra work into the Eagle and it shows. Panels actually fit and are made to last. The finish doesn't fade in the sun, and all the bolts have washers. It begs the question why buy a lower quality car every 5 years, and not buy the Philadelphia Motors Eagle which should last a few generations?
The Philadelphia Motors Eagle is a reliable car that we would trust our dear old grandmother with. These things are almost bulletproof.
The Philadelphia Motors Eagle gets 21.0 mpg. So get friendly with your local fuel station attendant. You'll be seeing him often.
While the Philadelphia Motors Eagle is certainly impressive in term of safety, it's not overly designed in this fashion in a way that would imped its enjoyment. Never the less this vehicle is more than safe enough for even the most uptight and poor drivers among us.
All in all, the Philadelphia Motors Eagle is a good choice among its peers. It checks just enough boxes in our Sedan tests for us to give it our recommendation. There are a few other Sedan that are better than the Eagle. But for some buyers, the Eagle is still a good choice.