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For Sale at Auction: 1938 DeSoto S-5 Custom in Midland, Texas

Vehicle Description

93 HP, 228.1 cid, 2.1 Liter Side Valve In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine

3-Speed Transmission

Engine No. S5-36487

Reports estimate that only 2,550 examples of these Custom DeSotos were produced in 1938.

Until 1992, it was not known whether or not one was still in existence and hence it lovingly became known as the Unknown DeSoto.

The National DeSoto Club, in the early summer of that year, released an article discussing the Custom DeSotos and by late summer, this particular car had been discovered.

She is full of features and options that were not available on the standard model.

Twin Windshield Wipers

Twin Taillights

Chrome Trim Ringed Wheel Covers

Twin Air-Tone Horns

Labels on All Under Dash Knobs

Matching Steering Wheel and Gearshift Knobs Particular to the Custom Model & Trim

Twin Sun Visors

Front Passenger Armrest with Contrasting Shade Interior

Many Little Chrome Touches to the Interior and Exterior

The offering of this vehicle to public is a unique chance to not only own a piece of true Americana but also the chance to own what remarkably could be the only DeSoto of its kind left in the world.

Formally of the Richard Burdick Collection

SELLING NO RESERVE

Vehicle Details

  • 1938 Desoto S-5 Custom
  • Listing ID: CC-1090633
  • Price: Auction Vehicle
  • Location:Midland, Texas
  • Year:1938
  • Make:DeSoto
  • Model:S-5 Custom
  • Exterior Color:Green
  • Interior Color:Green
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:MAF18-104
  • VIN:S538407
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