Bought a '46 Desoto business coupe about the same time for about the same price because I liked the shape. It was not in condition to run, but the seller admitted that it had a slight knock. After towing it home & jacking it up, I found the end of a piston rod sticking through the oil pan. Rebuilt the motor & it was a great car. Remember sliding a full size clawfoot tub into the cavernous trunk & closing the lid with no problem.