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For Sale at Auction: 1950 DeSoto Custom in Saratoga Springs, New York

Vehicle Description

This beautiful luxury 6-passenger sedan is nearly all original with a full frame-up restoration from April of 2009 through June of 2011. It features the Chrysler 237 cid L-Head engine paired with a Fluid Drive (tip-toe) 3 speed semi-automatic transmission. It was essentially a rust free car, with professional body restoration and repaint in original Regal Blue Metallic. The undercarriage is in good condition and retains the original undercoating. Most chrome and stainless moldings were re-chromed or replaced with NOS parts. Re-chromed and NOS trim parts and emblems include: a NOS DeSoto hood ornament, rear trunk latch with its' DeSoto emblem, headlight rings, tail light bezels and others. Comes with the original owner and shop manuals.
Additional restoration, by owner and professional tradesmen, include: re-upholstery of seats, door panels, headliner, sun visors in original blue and gray colors, as well as new and correct style carpet. The dash, steering column and hand brake received a fresh repaint in original Crystal Gray Metallic and the working MOPAR 808 AM radio was totally rebuilt using modern day components (6/2011). A new original type cloth wiring harness was installed, along with several electrical components (6-7/2011). The engine, accessories, compartment, underside of hood cleaned, sanded primed and painted (09-10). New side window glass, window channels and rubber vent window seals installed (2014).
Mechanical and other parts replacement include: four new B. F. Goodrich 3-1/2" wide whitewall tires and matching spare (6/09), complete new front and rear brakes, master cylinder (4/09), new gas tank/lines/filter (4/2015), motor mounts, front exhaust pipe, distributor/points, plugs and wires, coil and battery (5/2011) and miscellaneous parts too numerous to list.
This car receives huge amounts of attention wherever it goes. It was a "Favorite 30" pick at the "Under The Lights" 2012 Show, Hudson Falls, NY and placed first in August of 2014 for Most Original at a cruise-in show, sponsored by Adirondack Car Enthusiasts. It was also a Top 50 pick at the 2014 35th annual R.A.V.E. show in Rutland, VT with over 350 cars present. This gorgeous DeSoto is undoubtedly one of the nicest such cars that are fast disappearing from the "Fabulous Fifties" and would make a wonderful addition to any collector or car enthusiast! It is registered and will be shown at the Lake George Nationals, along with its' "twin" 2-door DeSoto Club Coupe, September 7-10 2017.

ESTIMATE: $15,000 - $25,000

Vehicle Details

  • 1950 Desoto Custom
  • Listing ID: CC-1021879
  • Price: Auction Vehicle
  • Location:Saratoga Springs, New York
  • Year:1950
  • Make:DeSoto
  • Model:Custom
  • Exterior Color:Regal Blue Metallic
  • Interior Color:Blue
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:78985
  • Stock Number:110F
  • VIN:50080828
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