Review written on 5/1958.
We have eagerly awaited the arrival of the Durack R1641. The day has finally come. We're looking forward to taking this Phaeton out for a drive. After our recent reviews of the 2700, any test drive to make us forget it is welcomed! The real question bouncing around the office is if the R1641 is better than the B2268. You'll have to read to find out.

On first glance the Durack R1641 seems to have everything you'd want in a daily driver on the track. It is not overly powerful, but it packs enough punch to get up and go. While you won't win any races, you won't hold up any traffic. The Phaeton's 42 hp @ 3400RPMs 970 cc I4 engine does well enough under load to keep you satisfied. The R1641 is able to top out at 70 mph and accelerates at 26.430s 0 to 60 mph. Hooked up to our test trailer, the 52 lb-ft of torque were able to tow 914 lbs. Ultimately the Durack R1641 is your average Phaeton on the track. Do you remember those tea cup rides as a kid? Well the Durack R1641 is like that, but faster. Literally this Phaeton can turn on a dime. She's that good. There was nothing we could throw at it to slow it down.

The interior of the Durack R1641 is nothing short of amazing. It is beyond words to say how perfect this vehicle is. Only the finest materials in the greatest possible workmanship ever seen in this type of vehicle grace the R1641 interior. I can not do anything but recommend the R1641 for everyone. Durack really outdid themselves.

The Durack R1641 is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 29 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...

It may not be much in this day and age, but the Durack R1641 is above its class average when we looked at the physical quality of the machine. While other manufacturers cut corners, Durack looks to keep their image and public perception high. They do a good job at that with the R1641.

Dog is said to be man's best friend. But that saying isn't true anymore. I propose the Durack R1641 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.

Durack R1641's 27.4 mpg city and leaves plenty of room for improvement. We do truly believe that the engineers at Durack can squeeze a few more mileage out of this vehicle to get it up to at least average.

You could really tell the engineers at Durack designed the R1641 to save lives. This vehicle not only reduces the risk of being killed in it, but reduces the risk of being killed from it. This vehicle should be looked at as a marvel of preventative engineering.

When it comes down to it, the Durack R1641 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 R1641. It testing team was astonished by the results. We give it our total and complete recommendation.