Review written on 8/1964.
Several months ago I thought to my self. "Durack should really make a Microcar that is better than the Chipmunk." Someone at Durack must of been reading my mind because I got my hands on the latest Chipmunk R3 and gave it a test spin. I hope it's not as bad as the U2570 but the real question is: "How far behind does it lag to the Chipmunk?"

Even though the Durack Chipmunk R3 wasn't designed for it, our first test was the track. Right away we knew this Microcar was an under performer. The 21 hp @ 1484RPMs 543 cc Radial3 engine was too weak to move us around the track at any decent speed. This lackluster combination could only bring us to a top speed of 65 mph and on the strip do 41.539s 0 to 60 mph acceleration. Hooked up to our test trailer, the 60 lb-ft of torque were able to tow 22 lbs. On the track you can tell that the Durack Chipmunk R3 is above average when it comes to handling and driveability. Most Microcar would not be able to keep up with the Chipmunk R3 on twisty and windy roads. It can almost put a smile on your face.

The interior of the Durack Chipmunk R3 is nothing short of amazing. It is beyond words to say how perfect this vehicle is. Only the finest materials in the greatest possible workmanship ever seen in this type of vehicle grace the Chipmunk R3 interior. I can not do anything but recommend the Chipmunk R3 for everyone. Durack really outdid themselves.

The cramped Durack Chipmunk R3 will leave your passengers knees permanently attached to their chest after you fold them up and slide them into that space they call a seat. The Chipmunk R3's tiny 13 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space leaves very little room for even this review!

Serious effort goes into every Durack Chipmunk R3 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 Durack in their efforts when it comes to the production of this vehicle.

If there was one vehicle I believe would be able to hit 1,000,000 miles easily it would be the Durack Chipmunk R3. This vehicle was designed for dependability in mind.

Are gas prices too high now? What will they be like 10 years from now? What about 50 years from now? Does it matter? If you drive a Durack Chipmunk R3 it doesn't. The Chipmunk R3 only uses 64.4 mpg. Which means it rarely needs refuelling and when it does, it's cheap!

While talking with engineers at Durack we found out that the Chipmunk R3 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.

When you drive the Durack Chipmunk R3 you'll see other Microcar on the road and think to your self: Why would anyone buy anything other than a Durack. Simple answer, they're stupid!