1960 DeSoto
Jul 14, 2019 09:58:57 #
Jul 14, 2019 10:02:48 #
Jul 14, 2019 10:03:44 #
Gorgeous, but....oh....what a cruising beast! 👍
Jul 14, 2019 10:10:20 #
Stylish - as it should be ! 8-) - not cookie cutter like now 8-(
I believe these had the Firedome Hemi....
I believe these had the Firedome Hemi....
Jul 14, 2019 10:19:16 #
Still in a great shape!
Was it still an independent DeSoto, or allready under GM?
When the merge occured?
Was it still an independent DeSoto, or allready under GM?
When the merge occured?
Jul 14, 2019 10:25:11 #
Don’t see many of them nowadays. Remember when you had real gauges for oil, temp,battery, etc?
Jul 14, 2019 10:27:11 #
When I was young Dad bought a 1960 Dodge 4-door sedan with a 383 4-barrel and dual factory exhaust; not because he was a hot rodder, but cause he made a good deal on it. I was dating a girl whose brother thought he had a hot car. Drag raced him one nite & beat him handedly. We never got along after that.
Jul 14, 2019 10:30:12 #
Paul J. Svetlik wrote:
Still in a great shape!
Was it still an independent DeSoto, or allready under GM?
When the merge occured?
Was it still an independent DeSoto, or allready under GM?
When the merge occured?
DeSoto was a Chrysler brand.
Jul 14, 2019 10:38:16 #
The grill looks like the mouth of a whale shark. 😊 Nice photos.
Jul 14, 2019 10:39:37 #
The original Hemi was last in the 59 Imperial, or was it the 58? The Desotos had the B big block engine, 361 and 383 displacement. 350 (yes, there was a 350 for a few years) was for Plymouth and Dodge. The 413 RB was for the Chysler and Imperial. For a few years. A 420 horsepower 413 was available in the Dodge and Plymouth in 62.
This Desoto looks great, and great shots too. I think... this body and wheelbase was shared with the letter series 300F.
This Desoto looks great, and great shots too. I think... this body and wheelbase was shared with the letter series 300F.
Jul 14, 2019 10:55:51 #
Jul 14, 2019 11:08:14 #
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Loc: NEPA
Paul J. Svetlik wrote:
Still in a great shape!
Was it still an independent DeSoto, or allready under GM?
When the merge occured?
Was it still an independent DeSoto, or allready under GM?
When the merge occured?
The CHRYSLER lineup was Chrysler Imperial, Chrysler, DeSoto, Dodge, Plymouth. They all came under the Chrysler roof and did not (to my knowledge) ever merge with General Motors. Still in great shape? It is nicely restored. The Chrysler lineup were heavy cars with high bench seats that you sat ON instead of being scrunched up with your knees higher than your rear. In top condition, they were very comfortable cruising vehicles that allowed a freedom of movement unavailable in the constricting seating (with belts) of today. Poor gas mileage but tank like reassurance. All cars today have NO STYLE, indistinguishable from each other from the side whether Hyundai or BMW.
Jul 14, 2019 11:50:30 #
I loved these old "Belch Fire" cruisers. Thanks for the memories. This one is beautiful.
I had a very unique '58 Dodge convertible, manual 3 speed on the column (Dodge did not offer a manual shift in '58 for a convertible), 361 ci with 2-4 barrel Weber carbs and solid lifters, dual exhaust glass packs. My brother got it as a wedding gift from his oil rich mother-in-law, who had it custom built from the factory. After he had kids, he sold it to me for $500. By then the glass packs were blown out and the sound was awesome. Then a hail storm hit us with golf ball size hail and put many holes in the cloth top. Sold it for $700 as is, went to college on that money (which paid for a full year of school, including room & board, books, fees and tuition. Got my spending money from working in the cafeteria.
I had a very unique '58 Dodge convertible, manual 3 speed on the column (Dodge did not offer a manual shift in '58 for a convertible), 361 ci with 2-4 barrel Weber carbs and solid lifters, dual exhaust glass packs. My brother got it as a wedding gift from his oil rich mother-in-law, who had it custom built from the factory. After he had kids, he sold it to me for $500. By then the glass packs were blown out and the sound was awesome. Then a hail storm hit us with golf ball size hail and put many holes in the cloth top. Sold it for $700 as is, went to college on that money (which paid for a full year of school, including room & board, books, fees and tuition. Got my spending money from working in the cafeteria.
Jul 15, 2019 09:03:20 #
boy....do I remember this one and I haven't seen another since those days until this post.
They were unusual cars by today's standards but were a lot of fun to watch.
They were unusual cars by today's standards but were a lot of fun to watch.
Jul 15, 2019 10:51:05 #
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