Review written on 5/1954.
We have eagerly awaited the arrival of the Philadelphia Motors Phillie. The day has finally come. We're looking forward to taking this Phaeton out for a drive. After our recent reviews of the G4108, any test drive to make us forget it is welcomed! The real question bouncing around the office is if the Phillie is better than the everyone else. You'll have to read to find out.

The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Phillie was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Phaeton is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 68 hp @ 4202RPMs 1803 cc Wankel  engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 88 mph in an impressive 24.342s 0 to 60 mph. With 68 lb-ft of torque, our smoking wheels were able to tow 22 lbs. I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. The handling characteristics of the Philadelphia Motors Phillie is borderline acceptable for a Phaeton. We wouldn't buy it for a tracking or narrow city streets. But for most people, who care little for driving, it is fine.

While certainly does not have the best features or materials. The Philadelphia Motors Phillie does provide the bare necessities required in a vehicle of this type. No more and no less. As well as it should. If you wanted to spend that extra bit you would of bought the better vehicle. Was Philadelphia Motors wise in this respect? Maybe, but we do think they should of offered at least a little more bang for the buck so to speak.

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

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

Dog is said to be man's best friend. But that saying isn't true anymore. I propose the Philadelphia Motors Phillie 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.

When it came to fuel economy testing we tried to see how far we could go in the Philadelphia Motors Phillie. Our goal was to run it out of fuel. We tried and we failed. Even when the Phillie fuel gauge was below E, it kept going! Befuddled at this we asked Philadelphia Motors engineers how this is possible. They showed us their Motor Bunny fuel system, which just keeps going and going and going and going for an impressive 41.3 mpg. In one word, amazing.

In some sense the Philadelphia Motors Phillie 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 Phillie 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 Phillie is one of the best Phaeton on the market. For almost everyone on the looking for a Phaeton, you won't find a much better vehicle than the Phillie. It testing team was astonished by the results. We give it our total and complete recommendation.