Labrauer Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Chrysler created 81,065 DeSoto Sixes in 1929. In 1934, Chrysler prioritized DeSoto’s over Dodge branding and gave these cars Airflow bodies which induced a smaller wheelbase. In 1935, Chrysler introduced the Airstream, which sold better than the Airflow models. The Airstream design was similar to past Desoto’s though slightly modernized. However, the most significant change in DeSoto Sixes came with the 1942 model with pop-up headlights. It was the first mass-produced vehicle in North America to include them. DeSoto sold the addition as “Air-Foil” lights. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyd Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 1St time I saw a pic of a 42 DeSoto I thought it was a trick pic, this was in the late 1960's......here in Oz no cars were made from ealy 1941 so 1942 stuff ex USA was exceedingly rare............thats a nice looking car.....thanks.....andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Backs Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 This is why I buy lottery tickets! Rolling art. TY for posting. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 That red 1942 5th Ave S10 DeSoto was a Seattle car I used to keep up for the owner. He also had a 42 S10 Business cpe. He sold both in his late 80's. The convert went to Texas. The cpe to Europe... The convert was listed for sale in the last year and half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Backs Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 due to rarity, that car must command a hefty price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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