DeSoto is an orphan marque in my mind. While the model was produced under the Chrysler brand from 1929 through 1961, it’s rare to see a DeSoto at a car show these days. Perhaps that’s because Chrysler couldn’t make… more»
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Aug 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Well Documented: 1948 DeSoto DeLuxe
Barn finder T.J. is at it again, this time with the discovery of this 1948 DeSoto DeLuxe coupe. And this may be the first listing that I’ve encountered where there are more images of documentation than there are of… more»
Jul 11, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Custom One-Off DeSoto Sport Custom
The dreams of a homebuilder have been realized in this combination of DeSoto parts and expertise! The car is listed for sale as a 1957 DeSoto custom here on craigslist. It’s currently located in La Puente, California and the… more»
Jun 15, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
8-Passenger Sedan: 1951 DeSoto Custom
In 1951, DeSoto offered two “stretch” versions of their sedans that added 14 inches of wheelbase to the middle. There was the 9-passenger Suburban with a third bench seat, plus the 8-passenger sedan with jump seats for two in… more»
Apr 18, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Ahead Of Its Time: 1935 DeSoto Airflow
The Airflow was one of the first production automobiles where aerodynamics played a role in the design of the car. Both Chrysler and DeSoto sold badge-engineered versions of the same cars from 1934-to 36 (and Chrysler one more year… more»
Apr 3, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve Classic! 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
The DeSoto was a companion brand at Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to 1961. During this time, more than two million DeSoto cars and trucks had been made. But sales declined in the late 1950s and it was becoming evident… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ready To Drive: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman
While I often talk about the joy of owning and driving smaller cars with fizzy little engines, I admit that I love big American cars from the 1950s. However, they can’t be any old car. I’m talking about vehicles… more»
Mar 9, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Hemi-Powered 1956 DeSoto Adventurer
There can be many attributes that make a classic car attractive for potential buyers. Some of these features include relative rarity and long-term ownership history. This 1957 DeSoto Adventurer fulfills both criteria perfectly. Until recently, it had been in… more»
Mar 2, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Final Year Example: 1959 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman
You will often hear people lament about how “they don’t make them like they used to.” In the case of DeSoto, that means that they don’t make them at all. The company produced its final car in 1961, but… more»
Feb 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fuel Injected 361! 1960 DeSoto Fireflite Survivor
DeSoto was a brand of automobile made under the Chrysler halo from 1928-61. The 1960 models would be the last as a full production year since the company pulled the plug just two months after announcing the 1961 editions…. more»
Jan 28, 2022 • Sightings • 19 Comments
Mystery Hoard of Buicks, Fords, and More!
Someone on social media with a Facebook account posted a collection of cars here on Facebook Marketplace but doesn’t list where they are or if they are even for sale. Some of them are tucked away safe and sound… more»
Jan 1, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
34K-Mile Barn Find: 1950 DeSoto Suburban
This 1950 DeSoto Suburban Custom eight-passenger sedan has been hidden away in a barn for longer than I’ve been alive, which is saying something because I’m old. This one has been hiding away for six decades which is pretty… more»
Dec 14, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 350: 1958 DeSoto Adventurer
Introduced mid-year, the 1958 Adventurer was DeSoto’s top-of-the-line car. It was available only as a 2-door hardtop and convertible. Only 350 of the former were produced that year, including the seller’s edition, making for a rare car nowadays. Located… more»
Dec 9, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ram Induction 440 V8: 1959 DeSoto Firesweep
The DeSoto was an automobile marque of Chrysler Corp. between 1928-61. It was usually positioned between the Dodge and Chrysler on the corporate totem pole. By the late 1950s, sales had declined and the future of DeSoto was in… more»
Aug 15, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hoard of Mopars and More in Texas!
Once upon a time, a Texas named John Haynie took a liking to Chrysler products and started amassing a collection of them. By the time he passed away at the age of 52, his arsenal had grown to more… more»
Jul 15, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Magnificent 1949 DeSoto Deluxe Woodie!
UPDATE – Larry, the seller, has provided us with more details on this DeSoto’s condition, so we thought it would be worth another look! You can find the additional details in his Classified via the link below. Woodies turn… more»
