For Sale at Auction: 1936 DeSoto Airstream in Reno, Nevada

Vehicle Description

- RARE 1936 DeSoto Custom Airstream S-1 Taxicab Out of Harrahs Museum
- Coachwork by Briggs
- Chassis no. 5998379
- Engine no. S133307
- Entered the famous Harrah's collection in 1970
- Subsequently restored by the Harrah's crew
- Maintained in a museum setting until recently
- 241.5ci L-Head Inline Six-Cylinder
- Three-Speed Manual Transmission
- Coil Spring Independent Front Suspension
- Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring Rear Suspension
- * One of a single record-size order of 2,200 built
- * Cosmetically restored in its original configuration
- The first application of a sliding "Sunshine" roof in a U.S. production car
- * Complete with taxicab equipment
- In museum condition
- Non running car right now ALL ODOMETER READINGS ARE ASSUMED NOT ACTUAL OR EXCEED THEIR MECHANICAL LIMITS UNLESS STATED ACTUAL MILES BY THE SELLER.

Vehicle Details

  • 1936 Desoto Airstream
  • Listing ID: CC-2096705
  • Price: Auction Vehicle
  • Location:Reno, Nevada
  • Year:1936
  • Make:DeSoto
  • Model:Airstream
  • Exterior Color:Tan
  • Interior Color:Brown
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:411
  • VIN:5998379
Listed By:
Motorsport Auction Group
Reno/Sparks Convention Center
4590 South Virginia St
Reno, NV 89502

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