Like all other U.S automakers, DeSoto car production stopped from 1942 to 1946 to shift resources to the war effort (WWII). When it resumed, the 1946-48 products were warmed-over pre-war offerings. DeSoto’s first post-war redesign was in 1949, so the 1950 models weren’t changed much. The Deluxe and Custom models were sold in 1950, and the trim level here suggests the seller’s car is a Custom. Up on jacks in a spacious barn/hangar, this sedan is said to have just 24,000 miles and is available in Brighton, Colorado, and here on craigslist. The asking price is $7,000. And we thank Rocco B. for yet another tip.
If your budget had been tighter, the 1950 DeSoto Deluxe might have been your choice. If you had a few more bucks to spend, you could have stepped up to the Custom. The level of trim was the difference, as both series had just one engine, a 237 cubic inch “L-head” inline-6 rated at 109 hp. A “3-on-the-tree” manual transmission was still the way to go. Most of the Customs sold were 4-door sedans like this one, though you could have also opted for DeSoto’s first hardtop coupe.
The seller may have hit upon the right strategy for selling the car. Rather than providing a bunch of details, he/she says that serious buyers can inquire for more details. At first that seems like a lazy approach, but in reality, it will keep away all the time-wasting looky-loos. So, whatever inquiries the seller may receive could be legitimate prospects.
What we know: The seller has a car that has just 24,000 miles, and the interior will attest to that if it hasn’t been redone. The blue paint is faded, but rust doesn’t seem to be an issue. And the car probably hasn’t gone anywhere in a while since it’s up on jacks. But the garage is a mystery in that it’s not cluttered with a bunch of junk like we usually see. It’s squeaky clean with nothing more than the DeSoto in there (as far as we can tell).
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