'52 S15 Custom 8-Passenger Sedan For Sale

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1952 Desoto S15 8-passenger sedan - partially restored, $3500.

FOR SALE 1952 DeSoto S15 Custom 8-Passenger Sedan

A stalled restoration project is allowing for the sale of this early 1952 model DeSoto S15 Custom 8-passenger sedan with a 251CI six cylinder engine and Fluid-Drive transmission. Car is complete and was running prior to body and chassis disassembly. Motor and transmission remain assembled.

Restoration work includes:

 Doors, fenders, hood, truck lid, inner fenders, front/rear rock guards, grille assembly sheet metal are in primer after chemical paint and rust removal performed at American Metal Cleaning.

 Numerous chassis components cleaned and painted. Brake drums turned. Newly fabricated inner fender battery shelf and frame body mount (1) required to repair rust.

 New – shock absorbers, brake linings, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, fuel pump, complete exhaust system, (4) 8.20x15 Coker WWW tires mounted to correct bead blasted and painted 6x15 wheels.

 12 year collection of NOS parts including - trim, emblems, bezels, gas tank, front bumper, lenses, pedals, dash wiring harness, manuals, brochures, literature. Excellent driver quality radiator grille and steering wheel.

Needing restoration:

 Body – straight and solid. Front floor driver side has been repaired but new front driver/passenger repair panels included.

 Frame – straight and solid except for body mount under driver foot well. A fabricated replacement is included.

 Interior - complete including all trim, knobs, handles, door panels.

Overall Condition - #4 prior to start of restoration

Location – Dayton, OH

Asking price - $3500 negotiable

Contact – Ross Collins 937-657-8504