Review written on 8/1964.
Some say we're never kind enough to Calboni. Face it, we don't pull our punches when it comes to vehicle reviews. Just look at what we call the Adaptor. That doesn't mean we don't sing praises when someone makes a good Pickup Truck like the Bunyan. So where does the Quaker stand in the Pickup Truck segment? After spending a few days with the Quaker. We have made our judgment.

Is the Calboni Quaker fast? Uh, No. But is that important? Maybe. For a Pickup Truck the Quaker is well below average. There are many other vehicles in this class that can move better and faster on the track. And because of that we don't consider it to be very good. The 122 hp @ 4348RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine is underpowered for this vehicle. Which ultimately hurts its performance. The Quaker is able to reach a top speed of 83 mph and it does 19.867s 0 to 60 mph on the strip. With 118 lb-ft of torque it can only haul an appalling 1463 lbs... And that leaves us with one conclusion. Calboni Should have probably used a bigger, better engine for this vehicle. But as it is, it will do. The Calboni Quaker has subpar cornering abilities. There are more nimble Pickup Truck on the market to choose from if that's your thing. We're not saying the Quaker kill you if you push it too hard while turning. But we'd advise you not to risk it.

After our series of track test, we look at the interior of the Calboni Quaker and what we find might shock you. This is one of the absolutely worst interior that we've ever seen. I have no idea what Calboni was thinking. Maybe they wanted to be cheap, but whatever they were thinking they need to rethink it. As it is now I can not recommend stepping foot inside the Quaker. It's that horrible.

The Calboni Quaker gives you a sense of home away from home. With 76 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space the Quaker feels like a second living room. Which was what Calboni was probably thinking when they made this vehicle. "Lets make a vehicle that people could live in." Well Calboni thank you, because after my wife threw me out, this is my new home. And let me tell you, it rocks!

While not exactly handmade, Calboni did put a bit of extra work into the Quaker and it shows. Panels actually fit and are made to last. The finish doesn't fade in the sun, and all the bolts have washers. It begs the question why buy a lower quality car every 5 years, and not buy the Calboni Quaker which should last a few generations?

The Calboni Quaker was designed with longevity in mind. The vehicle is sturdy and easy to maintain. It will last as long as you want it.

The Calboni Quaker's fuel economy is impressive, but not in a good way. The Quaker's 7.9 mpg is one of the worst in class. This might not be troublesome when you look at the numbers, but it will be when you actually have to pay for it.

Safety is another important topic on the minds of many. The Calboni Quaker maintains the average amount of safety features for this type of vehicle. While not overly impressive, it should be enough to keep you alive in most cases. Don't expect miracles however.

In the end the Calboni Quaker provide decent value for the money. It's not the best car in the Pickup Truck 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.