JRHaelig Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Here's a neat looking Desoto that seems very well priced. Some water stains on the door panels, but overall great first impression. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2337985846378816/?mibextid=dXMIcH Edited March 12, 2023 by JRHaelig (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Once again I will marvel that all the decent survivor sort of cars from the 50s are four door sedans. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) I love the rich color combination. for 9 grand drive it and love it. But one thing in the description that bugs me is "needs a slight carburetor adjustment". That comment is so ambiguous! Edited February 18, 2023 by deac (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 45 minutes ago, deac said: I love the rich color combination. for 9 grand drive it and love it. But one thing in the description that bugs me is "needs a slight carburetor adjustment". That comment is so ambiguous! Means they can't get it to run right, so we'll let the next guy figure it out. But I can say atleast they don't have it priced at a premium like some guys that put that in their ad. Though I will say, even looking as good as it does, with the stained door panels and seems mismatched seat upholstery, this is top of the market for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) Handsome looking car from the rear. I like the color combination. Edited February 19, 2023 by kingrudy (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Looks good from the "top" but with that water leaking into the car (and no telling how long it has been happening) and no pictures of the underside this car would need to be inspected underneath to make sure that the leak hasn't rotted out the floors or anything else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBob Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Joe Cocuzza said: Looks good from the "top" but with that water leaking into the car (and no telling how long it has been happening) and no pictures of the underside this car would need to be inspected underneath to make sure that the leak hasn't rotted out the floors or anything else. I agree. I wondered about leakage. His general description is short on info and sketchy about the carburetor. That could possibly be an issue. It sounds like he's trying to minimize it. It's a nice looking car. The interior is well preserved, and I love the color combination. Did anyone notice what is parked in front of it in the photos? It looks like an Imperial from the back. Edited February 19, 2023 by DrumBob (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 The light blue car in front is a 1961 Desoto. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Carbs on these cars are a very easy rebuild. Not much to them at all. Good looking car but is on the coast or close to the water judging by the house and the landscaping. I grew up on the water in Blue Point just a little farther east of Babylon. If these cars are outside uncovered all the time you better make sure to look at the trim and chrome pretty close as the salt fog pits that stuff quickly. Salt air rust worms love the underside of these cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBob Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 The owner reported the car sold today. I had a feeling it might go quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 The ad is marked SOLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Attractive colors and the V8 engine helped sell that 1954 DeSoto. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHaelig Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/931132011243788/?mibextid=dXMIcH Just saw it this evening for $11,400. Still in NY. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 The town changed (now East Meadow, N. Y.), the price changed, and the front license plate changed, so evidently the recent buyer is trying to resell it. At least the mark-up isn't too high. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBob Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 The first buyer bought it so he could flip it quick. Either that, or he discovered problems and didn't want to invest any money. He probably paid around $8K for it and now has it listed $3400 higher. I'd say that was a fairly big immediate markup, but may he'll let it go for less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I've documented that some dealers try for a 100% mark-up. They surely know they won't get it, but they do it anyway. Such a practice is a great detriment to the hobby, but thankfully, this DeSoto flipper is less brazen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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