Review written on 1/1951.
The press around the Philadelphia Motors Gray Squirrel may look more appealing than the everyone else. But is it really a better Microcar? As long as it's not as bad as the O3576, Philadelphia Motors should be happy with their results. We luckily have a test model to figure out where this vehicle stands in the market. And if it lives up to what the advertisements are saying about it.

The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Gray Squirrel was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Microcar is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 38 hp @ 2912RPMs 905 cc Radial5 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 90 mph in an impressive 27.216s 0 to 60 mph. With 56 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. On the track you can tell that the Philadelphia Motors Gray Squirrel is above average when it comes to handling and driveability. Most Microcar would not be able to keep up with the Gray Squirrel on twisty and windy roads. It can almost put a smile on your face.

While the Philadelphia Motors Gray Squirrel won't win any awards, It won't turn heads, and it certainly doesn't have a wow factor. The Gray Squirrel does have a very well design interior. It may not be top end, but it is more than enough for long trips and everyday drivers. It makes you feel good about life. Without feeling pompous.

12 cu-ft is all the space you get in the Philadelphia Motors Gray Squirrel. 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 Gray Squirrel seems like a hand built car through and through. The workmanship is amazing. Only fine artisans could produce something like this.

Dog is said to be man's best friend. But that saying isn't true anymore. I propose the Philadelphia Motors Gray Squirrel is truly man's best friend. Not once in our long term testing did it need repair. This vehicle was built to last a life time. It is truly a wonder of the world. Centuries from now people will still probably be driving this thing, that's how rock solid it is.

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 Philadelphia Motors Gray Squirrel it doesn't. The Gray Squirrel only uses 45.5 mpg. Which means it rarely needs refuelling and when it does, it's cheap!

In some sense the Philadelphia Motors Gray Squirrel reminds us of an over protective parent. One that wraps you in damage proof forcefield that prevents all interaction with the outside world. While the Gray Squirrel isn't that safe. It is still quite comforting to know that nothing can hurt you.

When it comes down to it, the Philadelphia Motors Gray Squirrel is one of the best Microcar on the market. For almost everyone on the looking for a Microcar, you won't find a much better vehicle than the Gray Squirrel. It testing team was astonished by the results. We give it our total and complete recommendation.