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I have a 4 blade fan that came from a 1935 DeSoto Airflow. The '35 and '36 are the same. Are you a member of the Airflow Club? If not, you can find out more about us at www.airflowclub.com. Also, if you will send me a mailing address, I will send you a recent copy of our monthly Newsletter (with a membership application form). Looking forward to hearing from you. Jim Lightfoot, Past President Airflow Club of America

The Airflows used a series of interesting colors including some metallics. The color names for the Chrysler CU models were in addition to black: Fisherman Blue, Sultana Sand, Salon Brown Poly, Silver Wing Gray, Dorset Light Gray, and Moonglo Deep Poly. The suggestion that you look for original color chips at literature booths at swap meets is a good one. These are still available. There have been several attempts to identify acceptable modern color offsets to these original colors. Our Airflow Club Chief Judge keeps a book of correct color chips and may be able to provide assistance. While black was the most common color when these cars were new, more varied colors show up at our meets than black. Choice of color is a very personal thing but I expect when you see the color chips that you should be able to find a correct color that will please you. For more on contacts and pictures of our cars, log onto the Club Home Page at www.airflowclub.com or contact me via Email at airflow3@yahoo.com . Also we have a particularly active membership in Southern California and would be delighted to have you attend one of our outings. You will find a listing of the current and upcoming activities and contact numbers on our Home Page. Jim Lightfoot

Hello ejonas; I have not been on the site for some time and had not seen your request for information on the DeSoto S2 Coupe. I have one and would be delighted to share information with you. There were only 5000 1936 DeSoto Airflows built. We know that for the Chryslers about 10 percent were coupes. If the percentage holds for DeSotos that means there were never more than 500 DeSoto Airflow coupes built in 1936. As far as I have been able to determine, there are only 15 to 18 left. The best way to get information on the Airflows is to join the Airflow Club and start reading the Club's monthly Newsletter. If you will send me a mailing address, I will send some copies of past Newsletters. Also, if you are anywhere near San Diego, the Western Region of the Airflow Club will be gathering for a dinner in Oldtown on Saturday, February 26th. I would be pleased to introduce you to some of the 40 or so members we expect to be there. It would be a real thrill to have another DeSoto coupe start showing up at our events!!! You can reach me at airflow3@yahoo.com. I would also recommend going to our Club Homepage at http://www.airflowclub.com. There is information and contacts that may be helpful. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Jim Lightfoot