Description:
1955 DeSoto
I have had this car for several years. There is a lot of work into it. The car was very solid to start with. The
trunk and floors are good. The body is
still wearing original paint, except for the roof. I had the roof painted years ago, but the sun
has gotten to it so it needs redone. The rest of the car, you can see just what
is there. Some minor rust in quarters and wheel openings. Easy dent in pass
door.
Here is the cool! This
car has a fresh built 1956 DeSoto Hemi. DeSoto added 100 HP from 55 to 56, so this car
should go pretty fast. Also coverted the
iron 2 speed auto tranny to a 3 speed manual using all correct DeSoto parts including
the shifter lever delete cover in the dash.
Bottom is painted. Has new dual exhaust. I was driving this car a few years ago, before the engine and tranny swap, and it cruised nicely at 70 mph with no
wiggles or wobbles.
Needs finishing. The 56
engine has a 12 volt generator, and the rest of the car is 6 volt. So needs 6 v
gen, or finish up the 12 v conversion. I have a full set of 56
instruments/gauges. The water pump has
begun to leak from the weep hole, so that needs replacement.
The interior is done. Front seat is in the car, the rest
needs install. The seats are solid red
vinyl, instead of the red/white leather that was original. The door panels are done in red and white, with double nickel (55) Buffalo Head nickel button in place of the silly dot
buttons that were original.
Finish this car. It will be awesome!
See pics on website Roys Vintage Cars.
Come and see the car, or ask questions before bidding. 303-988-0391
Car must be moved within 10 days of auction close.
update: 2016-04-16
