Review written on 3/1940.
We've had access to the Philadelphia Motors Arrow for a while now. This Shooting Brake surprised us more than the Arrow or the Swiftsure. Is it worth the price? Or should you buy a different Shooting Brake? Read ahead to find out!

I was giddy when I heard we were testing Philadelphia Motors Arrow. 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 Shooting Brake I've ever been in. As impressive as that sounds, the 72 hp @ 2971RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine is even more impressive. Peddle to the metal, this baby will do 66 mph easily. And in a straight line we hit a 34.946s 0 to 60 mph! If this doesn't drop your jaw, the 102 lb-ft of torque will spin the earth in the opposite direction, the baby can tow 22 lbs which is amazing! When it comes to handling, the Philadelphia Motors Arrow is one of the worst Shooting Brake we have tested. We fear for our lives any time there is a slight bend in the road. Mommy can I keep it? Please?!

Once we were done playing on the track, we got a good look at the Philadelphia Motors Arrow 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 Arrow is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 56 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...

The workmanship put into the Philadelphia Motors Arrow is unparalleled in this market. From its hand finished panelling to ultrahigh quality materials the Arrow is truly a work of art that should last a life time. It seems Philadelphia Motors has perfected the perfect.

It didn't take long for us to do the dependability test on the Philadelphia Motors Arrow. Have you ever seen a piston fly through the hood of a vehicle? I have, twice, upon starting the Arrow. Third time was a charm though, and we got this baby on the road, only to have the wheel fall off. We put the wheel back on, drive for about 5 minutes, and then it caught on fire. I think the Philadelphia Motors Arrow hates me or something.

Whether or not the Philadelphia Motors Arrow is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Arrow awful fuel mileage of 9.6 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

From the looks of things, the engineers at Philadelphia Motors took the bare minimum approach. The Philadelphia Motors Arrow has just enough safety features and quality materials to keep you and your family safe in most instances. But don't expect much if it effected their bottom line. There is enough there to product their liabilities, thus protecting them from lawsuits. No more, no less. If you are focused on keeping your family safe, this is not the vehicle for you.

In the end the Philadelphia Motors Arrow provide decent value for the money. It's not the best car in the Shooting Brake segment, but it won't disappoint. You could do a lot worse. If this model appeals to you I see no reason to dissuade you from it.