Nov 16, 2020 · DeSoto provided engineering advantages such as an oil filter and Lockheed hydraulic brakes that were either optional or not offered by contemporary makes. DeSoto …

Nov 16, 2020 · Depending on year, Chrysler offered the Royal, Windsor and DeSoto DeLuxe with Fluid Drive and the normal 3-speed manual. This was also the only way Fluid Drive was …

Nov 16, 2020 · The last use of the flat-head engines at Chrysler was in 1954 with the 264.5 cid six; at DeSoto, with the 1954 250.6 cid six. Plymouth and Dodge cars soldiered on until 1959 …

Nov 16, 2020 · 1950 DESOTO CUSTOM, S-14: DeSoto's new 12-inch brakes with cyclebond linings were among the largest used on any American passenger car. The introduction of …

Nov 16, 2020 · Rick Hirsch wrote that AMC had first demonstrated this Bendix EFI system on a Rambler Rebel at 1957 auto shows, but ended up not using it, due to cost and technical …

Nov 16, 2020 · The Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-DeSoto Powerflite automatic transmission In 1954, Chrysler finally had an automatic transmission, after years of manuals and semi-automatics - …

Nov 16, 2020 · Sales of the DeSoto took off with a very strong start. The calendar year production showed 64,911 DeSotos with proud new owners. Over the first year of production, DeSoto …

Nov 16, 2020 · It was the most expensive Desoto. The Chrysler make covered a large price range with four models. The C38 Royal, Windsor and Town & Country 6 cylinder sedan used the …

The DeSoto Coronado was a trim option on the 1954 Firedome and 1955 Fireflite. 1955 Coronados were only 4 door Fireflite sedans in three colors, black, turquoise and white. Leslie …

Sep 14, 2022 · Nearly any Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto or Chrysler flathead 6 setup from the 30s-50s should work fairly well (plus Dodge/Fargo/DeSoto light trucks.) These were also used in a …