ferdball Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) So I've potentially got the chance to buy my choice of vehicle from an old collector. Before I express which my favorite is I'd like to hear some opinions of what you'd all choose and why, you'd choose a specific model. And for arguments sake let's say they are all in the same original physical condition. ..and the models are....drumroll.... 1947 D24 with all the trimmings 1940 2 door coupe 1940 4 door sedan 1937 4 door touring sedan 1941 2 door 3 window business coupe "Luxury Liner" 1940 desoto 2 door 1953 coronet v8 royal custom 1963 Custom 880 1937 MC pickup 1948 B-1-B Thanks and looking forward to you all's rationale! Edited September 29, 2011 by ferdball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Just depends on which style and year you happen to like best. The coupes would interest me most. Except, if you'd like to do a bit more high speed touring, the 53 with the V8 might be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 1942 Dodge Luxury Liner 3 window business coupe. I love that body style commonly known as "big butts". Hands down a winner with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 while I agree for body style the big butt is a strong contestant for first choice..but the butterfly grille and buymper of the 41 Dodge..just hard to look another car in the face after seeing one of these.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 That 53 with the first year hemi with the stamped in leaping red ram valve covers would seal the deal for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 DeSotos are few and far between at shows and cruise ins, and always bring a lot of attention. They have a nice grille design also, and the 2 doors are also a fairly uncommon body style. http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KJkIcxIINO.iMA9S2JzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBlMTQ4cGxyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1n?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3D1941%2BDesoto%26fr2%3Dpiv-web%26b%3D1%26tab%3Dorganic&w=400&h=561&imgurl=www.adclassix.com%2Fimages41desoto2door.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adclassix.com%2Fads%2F41desoto.htm&size=53.3+KB&name=1941+DeSoto+Deluxe+2-Door+Sedan+Vintage+Print+Ad&p=1941+Desoto&oid=16a6990c3b7b5df933a0c708d23e7009&fr2=piv-web&fr=&tt=1941+DeSoto+Deluxe+2-Door+Sedan+Vintage+Print+Ad&b=0∋=30&no=17&tab=organic&sigr=119svcd85&sigb=12mogb2i9&sigi=119bueca9&.crumb=0hN/JqM0EWq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLK Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 DeSotos are few and far between at shows and cruise ins, and always bring a lot of attention. They have a nice grille design also, and the 2 doors are also a fairly uncommon body style. I agree especially if you intend to keep the car stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busycoupe Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 1942 cars are somewhat rare and while business coupes are not rare, they are unusual. I like the business coupe, and you would certainly get a lot of attention. .. No one has asked yet, so I will. Where is this old collector who has this fabulous array of cars and how do you know him? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 What I dont understand is why you want someone to answer this question? Does it really matter what answers you get? Why would you want to buy something that someone else likes:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmopar Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 No point in tring to decide take a 2nd loan on your house and buy them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 But if you need an idea here is my suggestion. 53 Dodge becasue of the V8 and crusing ability 40 Desoto becasue of bigger 6 can cruise at 50-55 all day then any of the others. I prefer the desoto since i have a 39 Desoto and has been stated before there are not many pre-war Desoto's that are being seen at local shows. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldodge41 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I want them all! The '41 Dodge would make a good stable mate for my coupe. I think I would go for the '53 though and then I would have a 40's, 50's and 60's example. Starting to sound like a collection goal. Hmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAKOTA169 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'd pick the '37 to go with my coupe, but the '42 would come in a close 2nd because that was the year I was born. Not very scientific or technical, but then, neither am I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferdball Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Invaluable feedback guys! Keep it coming! I really dig the "why" you'd choose that particular car. Things I'd never think about like, the "big engine in the desoto running all day @55mph" or the "first red ram hemi" or "rare pre-war 42 coupe"..... I have car problems! I like them all, I'd totally get a loan and buy them all if I had a place to put them. But my common sense is telling me to meet in the middle between the one I think looks best and what will be more of a collectors car down the road. I plan on keeping it all original whatever I choose. And plan on keeping it a Looooong time..(grandkid hand me down kinda long) Common sense tells me to get the 4 door so I can take the family for a drive....then my other common sense says get the 3 window big butt coupe because everyone likes/wants those. Start to see the war in my head now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 The 42 will always be a rare car due to limited production....but can you see yourself driving it, all twitchy, teeth clenched wondering who is going to hit you? All because you are worried about its monetary value and or rarity....they say....whoever they are, that you should go with your gut and never change your answer on a multiple choice test. I believe you said something about a moredoor and familiy:) Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Mick Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 If the choice were mine, I would go for the 40 Coupe. I actually have one, beautiful shape. I have a 276 Desoto Hemi being rebuilt as we speak that is destined to go in my 40 Coupe. Over here in Australia most of the Pentastar brand are rather rare. Australia only got the 4 door models, mine was imported from the U.S.A. Plenty of Fords and Chevs but unfortunately the Mopar brand is not chosen anywhere near as much as in the U.S.A. I make an effort to get on this forum at least a couple of times a week to get "my fix"of Mopar magic. Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_MN Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 The 48 Pilothouse of course because I remember my neighbor coming home in a new one in 1948 and I got the first ride on a delivery. I was 8 at the time. Also you would frequent the "truck" side of this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLK Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 If the choice were mine, I would go for the 40 Coupe.I actually have one, beautiful shape. So Mick have you posted pictures of your car here on the forum? Many of us love looking at what others are driving and repairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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