ron hausmann Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 All - I'm running out of space and need more room for rest of my collection. For sale is my 1931 DeSoto Four Door Standard Sedan. I bought it in 1970 from the original owner, a country preacher in Wisconsin. Drove it in college and ran excellently. Not a chick car. Was last driven in 1984 and then parked. Here are details; a. 33,000 original miles b. body and engine in excellent shape, but not restored. Rolls around and engine turns well. c. always kept in heated garage. d. extra parts go with it. e. price $9,300 firm f. located in Birmingham, Michigan. Contact me by text at ronaldhausmann@yahoo.com or call at 313-510-8463. Thank you. Ron Hausmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Ron, This looks like a great car at a nice price. If I wasn't 2,000 miles away, I think I would drop by for a closer look. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Where's the fellow whose DeSoto was just rear-ended by a hit-and-run and looks to be totaled? He's probably got an insurance check coming his way... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 If he had room, he could buy his back, probably pretty cheap from the insurance company and keep it for parts for what might fit this and use the Insurance check as Matt mentioned to get a whole new toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcapra Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 If you read that guy's post, he just cancelled his collision insurance for the winter put away. No insurance check coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcapra Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 what is stopping this DeSoto from running? A battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 marca.......... somebody remembers the details...........haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 If you have collector car insurance and cancel your collision insurance for the winter, for what I pay atleast, you are pinching pennies way too hard. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 7 hours ago, marcapra said: what is stopping this DeSoto from running? A battery? matcapra - last was run in 1984. But I have no doubt that it would run again easily with a battery, fresh gas, fresh oil, and checking the valves. It’s been in a heated shop or garage since 1984 and standing by. It ran great when I was driving it, but today it just doesn’t fit with my 1920’s and Kissel Kars. Hope it finds a good home. Ron Hausmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 7 hours ago, marcapra said: what is stopping this DeSoto from running? A battery? matcapra - last was run in 1984. But I have no doubt that it would run again easily with a battery, fresh gas, fresh oil, and checking the valves. It’s been in a heated shop or garage since 1984 and standing by. It ran great when I was driving it, but today it just doesn’t fit with my 1920’s and Kissel Kars. Hope it finds a good home. Ron Hausmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 13 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: Where's the fellow whose DeSoto was just rear-ended by a hit-and-run and looks to be totaled? He's probably got an insurance check coming his way... That poor gent dropped his collision for the winter and was still driving the car. Doubt he sees a check. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Here are a few more pictures. Just dug it out this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnybaba Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Beautiful condition this car... I soooo much want a car like this, to get running again and to drive as my primary driver... on these rural two lane, no traffic, country roads... sitting in that couch like, comfortable seat,.. listening to the engine hum. and stepping back in time to a much slower pace of life... where there is no hurry ..... and the trip, the journey, itself is the reward... not arriving at your destination. With a car like this, every ride is a 'Joy' ride..... simple pleasures... If I can sell my 1930 pickup; https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/tyrone-1930-model-ford-4x4-pickup/7006881866.html . I will be contacting you about becoming the next caretaker of this beautiful automobile... Thank you for holding it and preserving it for someone to care for and to continue enjoy ............ Like me.... Edited November 1, 2019 by sunnybaba (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcapra Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 13 hours ago, auburnseeker said: If you have collector car insurance and cancel your collision insurance for the winter, for what I pay atleast, you are pinching pennies way too hard. You don't have to tell me. I once cancelled my collision insurance on my 2005 Chrysler Town and Country van to save $300 lousy dollars, only to have an at fault accident in Las Vegas that cost me $6000 to repair. Of course, I cancelled the collision because I never have accidents. I've had collision insurance ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just me Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Ron, that's one very nice car! Even with all the critics on this forum. They can't find fault. Charley 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, just me said: Ron, that's one very nice car! Even with all the critics on this forum. They can't find fault. Charley If I was only rich instead of good lookin'....I would DEFINITELY own that DeSoto. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 If you have collector car insurance and cancel your collision insurance for the winter, for what I pay atleast, you are pinching pennies way too hard. unless you own 50 cars, then it adds up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 6:30 PM, just me said: If I was only rich instead of good lookin'....I would DEFINITELY own that DeSoto. show us a photo, so we can make a determination...................... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just me Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Hey Mercer 09, I didn't say that! Keiser31 did. He has the looks and the money. Just doesn't want to spend it. Charley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, mercer09 said: If I was only rich instead of good lookin'....I would DEFINITELY own that DeSoto. show us a photo, so we can make a determination...................... See....I need LOTS more money. You decide.... Edited November 3, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I shall remain silent................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 You don't look like Justin Beiber any more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Whomever gets the 1931 DeSoto sedan may want to contact me about this gas cap, if the one on the car is incorrect.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 nice cap- have never seen one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 24 minutes ago, mercer09 said: nice cap- have never seen one before. 1931 DeSoto only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, dc-8dave said: Hello John, I am not trying to pick a fight but that gas cap is from a 1933 DeSoto, not a 32 or a 31. I challenge you to prove me wrong. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, dc-8dave said: Hello John, I am not trying to pick a fight but that gas cap is from a 1933 DeSoto, not a 32 or a 31. I challenge you to prove me wrong. Dave, I certainly have no way to prove that it is for a 1931 or other. I guess I was going by all of the 1930-33 DeSotos I have seen in my days. Could very well be that the items I saw were misplaced. I don't believe I have ever seen one on a 1933, but they are easily lost. I thank you for the lesson as I hate to misdirect anyone to the wrong part for their car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Forgot to mention that all of the ones I see for sale like mine say they are for 1931. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 My Desoto for sale has a regular gas cap. For clarity, I’ve been told a few times that the 1931 had a special cap, but I’m no expert and the one I have is just fine. ron hausmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 What type of radiator cap should the 1931 have.??? A chromed double-wing cap or Hernan Desoto with a sword. Mine seems to have one of each. ron hausmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 51 minutes ago, ron hausmann said: What type of radiator cap should the 1931 have.??? A chromed double-wing cap or Hernan Desoto with a sword. Mine seems to have one of each. ron hausmann The feathered cap was the stock 1931 cap. Hernando was the accessory upgrade. I have an extra feathered cap, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Ok I have the correct original one on it. But here is the upgraded optional one high would need to be chromed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I believe this is the 1932 gas cap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 I wish my car for sale got as much action as the gas cap. Ron 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Well atleast it keeps the thread on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, ron hausmann said: I wish my car for sale got as much action as the gas cap. Ron Sorry for the hijack, Ron. I HAVE been telling a lot of folks about the car, so maybe that will stir up a buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 yes and THANK YOU to you both. Just being funny.RON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcapra Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) Thanks John for your talk on gas caps. I never knew gas caps could be so cool! I also love that cool Hernando radiator cap. Never knew Hernando DeSoto had wings! Ron, why don't you include some pics of the interior of that DeSoto. At a dim glance from outside, it looks to be a nice interior! Also, what the heck is a Kissel car? Never heard of it. Edited November 5, 2019 by marcapra (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcapra Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 On 11/3/2019 at 6:55 AM, keiser31 said: See....I need LOTS more money. You decide.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcapra Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Who put this picture of Leonardo DiCaprio up here? Anyway, put up some more pics of the 29 DeSoto. And I have to say that 32 DeSoto wheel and gas cap are awesome Art Deco pieces! But 32-33 Mopars seem to be in short supply! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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