f.f.jones Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 1938 DeSoto - $15,985 [$12,587.21US$] (Chilliwack, BC, Canada) https://abbotsford.craigslist.org/ctd/d/chilliwack-1938-chrysler-desoto/7424061728.html 1938 DeSoto SedanFlathead Inline 6 Cylinder with 3 speed Manual Transmission on the floorReading 57588 Miles (93,000kms)Stock # 10762-1Price: $15985 with No Documentation or Hidden Dealership FeesGet more Information on our Web Page: www.uglytruckschilliwack.comFavored by Repeat Buyers, we here at Ugly Trucks, are proud to boast 30+ years in the automotive industry. Relaxing, friendly and fun atmosphere with NO HIDDEN FEESIf we don’t have it, we will find it for youExtended warranties can be purchased separately depending on the vehicleAll Prices do NOT Include Mandatory Government TaxesDealership # 40075Contact John at Ugly Trucks Unlimited Today604-402-4300 (Office)604-316-2115 (John)604-701-7784 (Connor) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel boeve Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Good looking car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Lots of happy information about the seller, and very little about the car, like, if it runs. I don't care for the paint color and doubt it's original, but looks like a pretty good car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Considering the color Ugly Trucks might be a good place to sell this. The rest of the car appears to be very doable. The front design is appealing. Too bad we don't know more about the drive trains condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) That looks like an overdrive knob under the dash, to the left of the steering column. Whether it functions isn't important enough to the seller to mention. DeSotos, and other Chrysler products were so handsome in '36 but got bulbous and homely in a hurry after that. Still, I love them. Edited February 5, 2022 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Surprisingly, this is an original color. It's called "Everglades Red". There are several examples of it on "Google Images." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Wow. Desoto had some bright colors that year. It looks better on the coupe, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyBlackC4 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Very interesting car. I like the Art Deco. Sitting out in the BC elements won’t do it or its lot companions much good, though. Found this picture on the dealer Facebook page. Not even considering its lack of shelter, too many miles away and one too many international borders to seriously consider. For those who may be familiar with Mopars and Desotos, how often do 1938 S5s like this seem to come up? I’ve only seen a couple in the past few years. I recall this slantback example from a couple years ago and it sold at auction for ~$27K. Not Mine thread - 1938 Desoto BAT auction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 How often do they come up with overdrives? That's the real question. An overdrive means the difference between driving the car around the neighborhood occasionally and loading the family up and going for a comfortable Sunday drive at freeway speed. The transmissions alone sell for over a thousand dollars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Looks like it's still (or maybe again) for sale....looks pretty good but no info about mechanical condition! https://skagit.craigslist.org/cto/d/blaine-1938-desoto/7724282226.html 1938 Desoto sedan 3 speed with overdrive. Suicide doors looks to be mostly original. Some minor paint peeling but rare to find this old of car in this great of shape running and interior intact. Inline 6 email: 6d2ae3a34a95328987cf52271343bf1d@sale.craigslist.org 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Looks like they got it into the USA, anyway. Great styling, but $20K? It’s still a 6 cyl sedan…in #3 condition at best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Too much red and too many doors for 20K. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 6 hours ago, kingrudy said: Too much red and too many doors for 20K. The number of doors doesn’t bother me but that’s a Pepto-Bismol price for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBob Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 There really is a place called Chilliwack. I just thought it was the name of Canadian hard rock band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Yes there is. Just East of me by about 40 miles. Mostly a farming area, but suburban housing is starting to build up. I always wondered if lonesome Mary lives in Chilliwack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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