Wood-bodied station wagons were on their way out by the end of the 1940s. They were expensive to build relative to the number that were sold. Steel-bodied wagons were starting to materialize and would be the way to go… more»
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BF Classifieds: 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 And More
This 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 7-passenger Touring Car is one of approximately 8,100 produced. It appears to be in really nice shape but that’s about all we know. However, the seller has listed not just the Oldsmobile but 26… more»
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1959 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman Barn Find!
In the late 1950s, the auto industry was witnessing the collapse of the Edsel, Ford’s ambitious effort that flamed out after little more than two years on the market. Fewer noticed the decline that DeSoto was experiencing over… more»
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Aerodynamic Re-Do: 1934 DeSoto Airflow
Chrysler Corp.’s Airflow was an effort in aerodynamics that didn’t quite impress the buying public. Chrysler, DeSoto and Imperial all had their versions of the Airflow during the mid-1930s and pop culture ranks it just behind the Edsel as… more»
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No Reserve: Rare 1957 DeSoto Explorer Wagon
Desoto, what an unusual name for a car. Usually cars are named for their founders like Ford, Olds(mobile), Chrysler, Dodge, Chevrolet, etc. But picking a somewhat random Spanish explorer is a bit different. Why not a Magellan, Columbus, Balboa,… more»
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BF Classified: Magnificent 1948 DeSoto Club Coupe
While brands like Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge are stock in trade, defunct marques like Plymouth, Mercury, Pontiac and Oldsmobile still get their share of press here at Barn Finds. But things get even more interesting when we reach further… more»
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Hidden Surprise: 1950 DeSoto Deluxe Carry-All
For such a seemingly unassuming sedan, this 1950 DeSoto Deluxe Carry-All has a sweet surprise hiding within its restored Andante Green candy shell. Yes, this car has been restored, it’s not a dusty barn find. My apologies for that… more»
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Fintastic Driver! 1957 DeSoto Adventurer
After some dabbling with fins in 1956, Chrysler went “all in” with fins across its brands for the all-new Virgl Exner-penned 1957 redesigns. This flashy 1957 DeSoto Adventurer in Hardy, Virginia flicks its tail fins at the world, punctuated… more»
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Hemi-Powered Project: 1955 DeSoto Firedome
If there was ever a car that sounded like it belongs in a James Bond movie it’s this 1955 DeSoto Firedome. What a great name and a great line of cars with an interesting history of moving up and… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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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