DeSoto DeLuxe Club Coupe (1948)
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| Used |
| “The car’s Royal Maroon exterior is in overall very good order, with only minor flaws visible close up. The bodywork is straight and solid, the car’s engine bay is extremely tidy, the battery appears new, the cargo area looks great and the chrome bumpers are sharp. Inside, the car’s maroon cloth interior is in overall very good order. The bench seats look fantastic, while the matching carpet and headliner are in very good shape. The two-spoke, DeLuxe steering wheel looks great. The metal instrument panel, with a full array of gauges, is in very good order, as are the inner door panels. Completed the interior is an AM/FM stereo with a cassette deck set into the floorpan over the transmission tunnel.” |
| Year: | 1948 | VIN : | 6199286 |
| Mileage: | 67008 | Body Type: | Coupe |
| Model: | DeLuxe | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Engine: | 237 CID L-head straight six-cylinder |
| Number of Doors: | 2 Doors | Exterior Color: | Red |
| Sub Model: | DeLuxe Club Coupe | For Sale By: | Dealer |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Interior Color: | Red |
| Trim: | Club Coupe | Make: | DeSoto |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Manufacturer Exterior Color: | Burgundy |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Manufacturer Interior Color: | Burgundy |
Fenton, Missouri, United States
Vehicle description
1948 DeSoto DeLuxe Club Coupe Vehicle Information VIN: 6199286 Stock: 190900250C Mileage: 67,008 Color: Burgundy Trans: Gyrol Fluid-Drive semi-automatic Engine: 237 CID L-head straight six-cylinder Title: Clear Interior: Burgundy Video Description 1948 DeSoto DeLuxe Club Coupe
• One of 2,957 DeSoto DeLuxe Club Coupes made in 1948 • 237 CID L-head straight six-cylinder engine • Gyrol Fluid-Drive semi-automatic transmission and 3.90 gearing • Briggs Body • Royal Maroon exterior and maroon interior • Documentation includes a DeSoto Shop Manual 1941-1948 plus instructions on how to use the Fluid-Drive transmission
After World War II, some marques unveiled new models within a year or two while others simply re-used their pre-war bodies and just change some bits of trim. This 1948 DeLuxe Club Coupe is one of 2,957 models made that year with a body by Briggs. This handsome and rarely seen DeSoto comes from a local consigner who has decided to part with this stunning steed, looking for a new home!
The car’s Royal Maroon exterior is in overall very good order, with only minor flaws visible close up. The bodywork is straight and solid, the car’s engine bay is extremely tidy, the battery appears new, the cargo area looks great and the chrome bumpers are sharp.
The car has whitewall radials, size 22575R15 at all four corners. Each one is mounted on a wire wheel cover. All tires and wheels are in good, original condition.
Standard equipment on DeLuxes included dual sun visors, dual two-speed electric wipers, directional signals with parking brake light, cigar lighter, stainless steel trim rings, illuminated glove box with lock, dual outside door locks, map light, counter balanced luggage compartment lid, illuminated luggage compartment, right and left front door arm rests, interior door locks and bumper guards front and rear.
Under the hood is Chrysler’s 237 CID straight six-cylinder engine. Behind the motor is one of the interesting semi-automatics from the late 1940s, Gyrol Fluid Drive.
Fluid Drive was not automatic in any way. With the semi-automatic transmissions, the driver shifted manually, selecting reverse or a low range and a high range. Each ‘range’ had two speeds. To shift between them, the driver accelerated then released pressure on the accelerator. In high range, this shift point was about 23 mph. Once the transmission shifted into high speed range, the driver again depressed the accelerator pedal, and continued accelerating. Solenoids on the transmission connected to the carburetor and ignition system momentarily interrupted engine operation to allow trouble-free shifting.
The driver could down-shift for passing by fully depressing the accelerator. The clutch was needed to change between low and high range. The fluid drive system allowed the driver to stop at a light or in traffic and remain in gear without depressing the clutch. The driver could, if not concerned with fast acceleration, drive the car all day long in high range, stopping and starting, without ever having to touch the clutch pedal or gearshift lever unless faster acceleration or reversing was required. For this reason, DeSotos and Dodges were favored by city taxicab companies from the mid-Forties to early Fifties.
The semi-automatic came under a variety of names - Vacamatic, Prestomatic, Fluidmatic (Chrysler), Simplimatic, Tip-Toe Hydraulic Shift (DeSoto) and Gyromatic (Dodge). The car also has a 3.90:1 rear end.
Inside, the car’s maroon cloth interior is in overall very good order. The bench seats look fantastic, while the matching carpet and headliner are in very good shape. The two-spoke, DeLuxe steering wheel looks great. The metal instrument panel, with a full array of gauges, is in very good order, as are the inner door panels. Completed the interior is an AM/FM stereo with a cassette deck set into the floorpan over the transmission tunnel.
Documentation includes a DeSoto Shop Manual 1941-1948 plus instructions on how to use the Fluid-Drive transmission.
Competition to this DeSoto in 1948 included Dodge’s Custom Club Coupe, Hudson’s Super Six, Oldsmobile’s Dynamic 66 Club Coupe and Pontiac’s Torpedo Eight Sport Coupe.
One of the rarer stars in the automotive universe, DeSoto was Chrysler Corporation’s equivalent to Buick, Hudson, Oldsmobile, Mercury and briefly, Edsel. The DeSoto DeLuxe represented the company’s base model until 1953. If you’re after a post-war car uncommon today, one that will turn heads at a car show or cruise night event, you couldn’t go wrong with this 1948 DeSoto. Stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today and see it for yourself!
VIN: 6199286 Body#: 7295
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 87,084 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE! ! Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
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Us Options and Standard Features Basic Information Stock Number: 190900250C VIN Number: 6199286 Model Year: 0 Apply Now Secure Credit Application Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure application is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Similar Vehicles Check out similar vehicles in our inventory. View Inventory Contact MotoeXotica 2340 Cassens Drive Fenton Missouri 63026 View Map Ask for: MotoeXotica Classic Cars Contact: Contact Us Primary Phone: (636) 600-4600 Hours Mon-Fri: 09:00 AM-05:00 PM CST Saturday: 10:00 AM-02:00 PM CST Sunday: Closed Terms All of the vehicles we list on are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale.
Prices subject to change without notice and do not include Title, License, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes or Processing Fees, if any. Please contact seller first for vehicle availability. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. Selling a Vehicle? Create Professional Listings Fast and Easy. Click Here! Copyright © 2019 Auction123 - All rights reserved. - Disclaimer Auction123 (a service and listing/software company) and the Seller has done his/her best to disclose the equipment/condition of this vehicle/purchase. However, Auction123 disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy or to the working condition of the vehicle/equipment listed. The purchaser or prospective purchaser should verify with the Seller the accuracy of all the information listed within this ad. 1948 DeSoto DeLuxe Club Coupe • One of 2,957 DeSoto DeLuxe Club Coupes made in 1948 • 237 CID L-head straight six-cylinder engine • Gyrol Fluid-Drive semi-automatic transmission and 3.90 gearing • Briggs Body • Royal Maroon exterior and maroon interior • Documentation includes a DeSoto Shop Manual 1941-1948 plus instructions on how to use the Fluid-Drive transmission After World War II, some marques unveiled new models within a year or two while others simply re-used their pre-war bodies and just change some bits of trim. This 1948 DeLuxe Club Coupe is one of 2
• One of 2,957 DeSoto DeLuxe Club Coupes made in 1948 • 237 CID L-head straight six-cylinder engine • Gyrol Fluid-Drive semi-automatic transmission and 3.90 gearing • Briggs Body • Royal Maroon exterior and maroon interior • Documentation includes a DeSoto Shop Manual 1941-1948 plus instructions on how to use the Fluid-Drive transmission
After World War II, some marques unveiled new models within a year or two while others simply re-used their pre-war bodies and just change some bits of trim. This 1948 DeLuxe Club Coupe is one of 2,957 models made that year with a body by Briggs. This handsome and rarely seen DeSoto comes from a local consigner who has decided to part with this stunning steed, looking for a new home!
The car’s Royal Maroon exterior is in overall very good order, with only minor flaws visible close up. The bodywork is straight and solid, the car’s engine bay is extremely tidy, the battery appears new, the cargo area looks great and the chrome bumpers are sharp.
The car has whitewall radials, size 22575R15 at all four corners. Each one is mounted on a wire wheel cover. All tires and wheels are in good, original condition.
Standard equipment on DeLuxes included dual sun visors, dual two-speed electric wipers, directional signals with parking brake light, cigar lighter, stainless steel trim rings, illuminated glove box with lock, dual outside door locks, map light, counter balanced luggage compartment lid, illuminated luggage compartment, right and left front door arm rests, interior door locks and bumper guards front and rear.
Under the hood is Chrysler’s 237 CID straight six-cylinder engine. Behind the motor is one of the interesting semi-automatics from the late 1940s, Gyrol Fluid Drive.
Fluid Drive was not automatic in any way. With the semi-automatic transmissions, the driver shifted manually, selecting reverse or a low range and a high range. Each ‘range’ had two speeds. To shift between them, the driver accelerated then released pressure on the accelerator. In high range, this shift point was about 23 mph. Once the transmission shifted into high speed range, the driver again depressed the accelerator pedal, and continued accelerating. Solenoids on the transmission connected to the carburetor and ignition system momentarily interrupted engine operation to allow trouble-free shifting.
The driver could down-shift for passing by fully depressing the accelerator. The clutch was needed to change between low and high range. The fluid drive system allowed the driver to stop at a light or in traffic and remain in gear without depressing the clutch. The driver could, if not concerned with fast acceleration, drive the car all day long in high range, stopping and starting, without ever having to touch the clutch pedal or gearshift lever unless faster acceleration or reversing was required. For this reason, DeSotos and Dodges were favored by city taxicab companies from the mid-Forties to early Fifties.
The semi-automatic came under a variety of names - Vacamatic, Prestomatic, Fluidmatic (Chrysler), Simplimatic, Tip-Toe Hydraulic Shift (DeSoto) and Gyromatic (Dodge). The car also has a 3.90:1 rear end.
Inside, the car’s maroon cloth interior is in overall very good order. The bench seats look fantastic, while the matching carpet and headliner are in very good shape. The two-spoke, DeLuxe steering wheel looks great. The metal instrument panel, with a full array of gauges, is in very good order, as are the inner door panels. Completed the interior is an AM/FM stereo with a cassette deck set into the floorpan over the transmission tunnel.
Documentation includes a DeSoto Shop Manual 1941-1948 plus instructions on how to use the Fluid-Drive transmission.
Competition to this DeSoto in 1948 included Dodge’s Custom Club Coupe, Hudson’s Super Six, Oldsmobile’s Dynamic 66 Club Coupe and Pontiac’s Torpedo Eight Sport Coupe.
One of the rarer stars in the automotive universe, DeSoto was Chrysler Corporation’s equivalent to Buick, Hudson, Oldsmobile, Mercury and briefly, Edsel. The DeSoto DeLuxe represented the company’s base model until 1953. If you’re after a post-war car uncommon today, one that will turn heads at a car show or cruise night event, you couldn’t go wrong with this 1948 DeSoto. Stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today and see it for yourself!
VIN: 6199286 Body#: 7295
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 87,084 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE! ! Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
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to Dealer Contact
Us Options and Standard Features Basic Information Stock Number: 190900250C VIN Number: 6199286 Model Year: 0 Apply Now Secure Credit Application Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure application is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Similar Vehicles Check out similar vehicles in our inventory. View Inventory Contact MotoeXotica 2340 Cassens Drive Fenton Missouri 63026 View Map Ask for: MotoeXotica Classic Cars Contact: Contact Us Primary Phone: (636) 600-4600 Hours Mon-Fri: 09:00 AM-05:00 PM CST Saturday: 10:00 AM-02:00 PM CST Sunday: Closed Terms All of the vehicles we list on are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale.
Prices subject to change without notice and do not include Title, License, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes or Processing Fees, if any. Please contact seller first for vehicle availability. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. Selling a Vehicle? Create Professional Listings Fast and Easy. Click Here! Copyright © 2019 Auction123 - All rights reserved. - Disclaimer Auction123 (a service and listing/software company) and the Seller has done his/her best to disclose the equipment/condition of this vehicle/purchase. However, Auction123 disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy or to the working condition of the vehicle/equipment listed. The purchaser or prospective purchaser should verify with the Seller the accuracy of all the information listed within this ad. 1948 DeSoto DeLuxe Club Coupe • One of 2,957 DeSoto DeLuxe Club Coupes made in 1948 • 237 CID L-head straight six-cylinder engine • Gyrol Fluid-Drive semi-automatic transmission and 3.90 gearing • Briggs Body • Royal Maroon exterior and maroon interior • Documentation includes a DeSoto Shop Manual 1941-1948 plus instructions on how to use the Fluid-Drive transmission After World War II, some marques unveiled new models within a year or two while others simply re-used their pre-war bodies and just change some bits of trim. This 1948 DeLuxe Club Coupe is one of 2