Desoto

Hemi-Equipped: 1956 DeSoto Firedome

This 1956 DeSoto Firedome Sedan has been languishing in this barn since the 1980s. When it was recently dragged out of hiding, it packed a bit of a surprise. Classics from this era were renowned for developing some pretty… more»

Hemi Powered: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman

Since the dawn of the automotive era, many manufacturers have come and gone. For me, DeSoto is one of the more interesting, because while many of its problems were self-inflicted in the style of the infamous Edsel, it is… more»

Stored Since ’70: 1950 DeSoto Custom Suburban

A car “built for owner satisfaction”, the 1950 DeSotos were slightly restyled but it was more of a refresh than a major change. Those of us who were fans of the tv show, Happy Days, will have memories of… more»

From Storage To Street: 1941 DeSoto Custom Coupe

We all dream of finding some dusty but solid barn find car in the corner of a building that is just waiting to be put back on the road. A little cleaning, a little fixing, a little tinkering, and… more»

Behind Closed Doors: 1949 DeSoto Sedan

Do you ever wonder what lurks behind those garage doors you pass every day?  Could be box after box of Hallmark Christmas ornaments.  Could be empty.  Or, it could be an old car that has been in extended hibernation… more»

100% Original: 1953 DeSoto Powermaster Club Coupe

The life-span of the DeSoto Powermaster Club Coupe was a mere three model years, with the car being introduced in 1952, and phased out at the end of 1954. DeSoto made this decision as it moved to make the… more»

Asking Price: $$15,000 Location: Quincy, IL 62301 Title Status: Clean Seller’s Description: Just a very nice car. Just in case that anyone inquires, the 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr HT sitting next to this car has been sold. Note to… more»

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60-Year Collection For Sale In Washington!

We here at Barn Finds drool over collections like this, a gold mine of rare parts that are listed for sale here on craigslist near Chattaroy, Washington. It’s hard to say just how many cars are here, but it’s… more»

Dodge and DeSoto Collection For Sale: Take Your Pick.

If you are on the search for an early 1950s Dodge or DeSoto project car, then this might just be the place to look. The owner of this collection of six vehicles has decided to clear the lot and… more»

Easy First Project: 1955 DeSoto Firedome

The DeSoto Firedome was one of those great motoring “yo-yos” that we see from time to time. When it was first introduced in 1952, it was DeSoto’s range-topping vehicle and remained that way until 1955. It was then reclassified… more»

Hot Rod Potential: 1947 Desoto Deluxe

With awesome styling and a relatively solid body, this Desoto Deluxe would be a fantastic machine to revive. Well weathered and mostly complete, this project could make for a great restomod or a hot rod project. For $2,500 this… more»

Rust-Free DeSoto: 1957 DeSoto Firedome 2-Door Hardtop

Barn Finder Ikey H has had those eagle eyes working well and has spotted this 1957 DeSoto Firedome for us to look at, so thank you for that Ikey. The Firedome was an automotive “yo-yo” in the DeSoto range… more»

One Owner Barn Find: 1948 Desoto Suburban

Desoto Deluxes pop up here on Barn Finds from time to time, but these Desoto Suburbans are not as common to find. Discovered in a barn, this Desoto is a one owner survivor that is incredibly original with futuristic… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1955 Desoto Sportsman

Now this is something you don’t see every day! While you are likely to see a Tri-Five or a ’55 Ford on the street, you aren’t likely to see a DeSoto Sportsman. While they produced a fair number of… more»

Huge Estate Sale: Restored, Projects, Parts, & More!

On October 6 in Muskegon, MI, there will be a live, on-site estate auction of restored cars, project cars, parts cars, and parts. Whoever amassed this collection was an equal opportunity collector. I’ve counted twelve different makes of cars… more»

Load Em Up: 1949 DeSoto Carry-All

We’ve gotten used to seeing pickup trucks, sports utility vehicles and “crossovers” filling the roads today when our ancestors thought of a truck as a work vehicle and not something everyday families would own.  Yes, there were station wagons… more»

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