Review written on 6/1929.
Philadelphia Motors is in a unique position with the Lackawanna. The Compact Car segment rules the Perth market. While the O9674 is the worst vehicle in the segment. Where does the Lackawanna fit between these two extremes? Should consumer celebrate Philadelphia Motors's new Compact Car? Or is this just another underachieving vehicle in the Compact Car segment?

I was giddy when I heard we were testing Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna. On the track this thing is fast. How fast? Notice there are no pictures on this page? That fast! This is one of the fastest Compact Car I've ever been in. As impressive as that sounds, the 40 hp @ 3436RPMs 1710 cc V2 engine is even more impressive. Peddle to the metal, this baby will do 64 mph easily. And in a straight line we hit a 39.527s 0 to 60 mph! With 50 lb-ft of torque, our smoking wheels were able to tow 22 lbs. The Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna has subpar cornering abilities. There are more nimble Compact Car on the market to choose from if that's your thing. We're not saying the Lackawanna kill you if you push it too hard while turning. But we'd advise you not to risk it. Mommy can I keep it? Please?!

Once track testing was over it came time to look at the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna's interior. We found that it was very bare bones. So much so that we could not stand to be in it for long. It seems Philadelphia Motors was trying to make something retro by filling the vehicle with decades old styling and gadgets. We recommend looking at other vehicles if you plan on buying a long range vehicle.

18 cu-ft is all the space you get in the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna. So you should forget about how practical this vehicle is. You're not going to run to the grocery store in it.

The manufacturing process of Philadelphia Motors has really found something. The Lackawanna seems like a hand built car through and through. The workmanship is amazing. Only fine artisans could produce something like this.

Engineers at Philadelphia Motors managed to make the perfect vehicle. It has absolutely not issues until hours after the warranty expires. We tested this phenomena 5 times on the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna and every time they had a major breakdown within a week after the warranty expired. While great for Philadelphia Motors this is probably not a vehicle you should buy if you plan on keeping it. The dependability of the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna leaves a lot to be desired.

Whether or not the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Lackawanna awful fuel mileage of 12.1 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

With that said, I would not trust the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna with my kids. The risk adverse should avoid this vehicle due to its horrible safety features. This is probably why the dealership makes you sign a wavier before driving it.

The Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna is one of those cars you would never buy new. In fact, it's the type of Compact Car you try to avoid used. Only the down and out or the young will ever drive one of these. Preferably used.