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1950 DeSoto Custom Convertible, 350 V8, Cruiser!

$24,800

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This is a very nice example that is sure to help make its new caretaker many happy memories!

THE ESSENTIALS

This is a nicely restored and very rare DeSoto Custom convertible that has been upgraded with a new crate 350 V8 and transmission, modern steering column and power front disc brakes.

This motorcar is part of a collection of a dozen cars we bought most with 350 conversions and less than 200 miles on the rebuilt drivetrains.  This has benefitted by the installation of a new crate 350 cu in V8 with about 325 hp.  It has 194 heads, a mild cam with an Edelbrock intake manifold and Edelbrock 600 carburetor.  It has a new custom tube short headers with 2 ½ inch exhaust with turbo mufflers.  The transmission is a new crate 350 automatic.  All the brakes and front end components are CPP.[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBfWA9aDUks[/youtube]

The restoration and paint are high quality and the car is ready for cruising.  We will be adding additional details soon. We do not know all the history of this car and therefore do not know for sure the total mileage, but the drivetrain is fully rebuilt.   Call Hal at 951-440-0412.

1950 DeSoto Custom Convertible, 350 V8, Cruiser!

$24,800

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LOCATION USA
VIEWS 340

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1950 DeSoto Custom Convertible, 350 V8, Cruiser!
1950 DeSoto Custom Convertible, 350 V8, Cruiser!

$24,800

PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER
VIEWS 340

DeSoto

Interesting Fact: DeSoto was a division of Chrysler and automobile marque for the model years from 1928 to 1961. During the late 1950s, DeSoto saw a decline and completely disappeared from the market during the mid-1960s.   DeSoto was originally named after the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto who was the first to lead a…
Interesting Fact: DeSoto was a division of Chrysler and automobile marque for the model years from 1928 to 1961. During the late 1950s, DeSoto saw a decline and completely disappeared from the market during the mid-1960s.   DeSoto was originally named after the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto who was the first to lead a deep expedition into the modern-day United States. The company’s logo features a stylized image of Hernando de Soto. 81,065 cars were produced during DeSoto’s first year and this high-level of production continued despite the major economic issues of the early 1900s.   Following World War II, DeSoto moved fully to civilian car production once again for a number of years. Unfortunately for the brand, Chrysler began to move from being a luxury automaker to a more mid-priced brand. This field had major competition such as General Motors and Ford, so keeping DeSoto around was not sustainable for Chrysler. Even though DeSoto was terminated, automobiles with their brand are a unique find for car lovers!  

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