1952 DeSoto S 15 Coupe Custom - Numbers Matching

 

Re-Listed because previous buyer didn't show up - Up for auction is a beautiful 1952 DeSoto S 15 Custom Coupe (So Cal Car).   This two door DeSoto is very rare.   You can find the sedan everywhere but you almost never see coupes in this condition.   This car runs and drives great and can be driven anywhere.   It cruises great at 65MPH all day long with no issues.   Whether you're looking for a car you can just leave as is and cruise around in on weekends. a show car. or a custom lead sled this is your perfect starting point.  

The 52 DeSotos are most well known for their big toothy chrome grills that turn heads everywhere; and the beautiful curves of this car just look awesome.   The interior is completely redone and the paint is in great condition.   I'm selling the car because I usually only keep cars for about a year before I'm ready to move on to a new project.   I usually get the cars to a point where they're fun to drive and look good. cruise them around for a few months. then get A. D. D. and decide I want something else.  

The car has a clear California Title.  

Email through Ebay with any questions or call 832-588-8733 to arrange to test drive/inspect the car.

Details:

·         Interior – 9. 5 out of 10 - The interior of this car is all brand new or redone.   We had the dash and other interior parts professionally painted a deep blue color.   The factory wood grain paint was not to my liking so it had to go.   The seat covers. headliner. kick panels. carpet. and sun-visors are all 100% custom and look amazing.   They're custom but retain the original styling and details you'd expect out of a 1950's classic.   The gauges have been professionally redone and are in working order.   The temperature sending unit broke and I haven't found a replacement part that I can just reconnect to the original gauge so it's not functioning right now.   I've installed an aftermarket temp gauge under the dash to keep an eye on the temp (not that I've needed to).   The steering wheel and heater controls are the only thing left to replace or restore.   I haven't found any good replacements or I would have already swapped them out.   

 

·         Exterior – 6 out of 10 – The paint is in good shape and the previous owner claimed the paint is all original.   I think it's the original color but it appears to have been touched up because there is some surface rust that has obviously been touched up.   We considered repainting the car to match the deep blue on the dash but I decided I liked the original baby blue.   It is a classic color and just looks right on the car.   The surface rust is in the usual spots (between the rear fenders and quarter panels and on the sides of the hood where the hood has been opened and closed while not properly aligned.   This is a California car that was recently transported to Texas so the car is clean and in great shape.

 

·         Drivetrain – 9 out of 10 -  The Flat L 6 Cylinder Engine and Tip Toe 4 Speed Transmission function perfectly and the car runs like a dream.   The Tip Toe transmission functions perfectly.   If you're interested in the car do your research on this transmission so you know what you're getting.   There is a minor oil leak.

 

Standard Specifications

 

Original Base Price

$2. 43. 00

No. Produced

19. 00

Body Maker

Desoto

No. Doors

2

Passengers

6

Weight

3. 65lbs

Dimensions:

Wheelbase

125. 5 inches

Length

208. 375 inches

Width

74. 875 inches

Height

65. 25 inches

Front Tread

56 5/16 inches

Rear Tread

59 9/16 inches

Engine:

Type

In line L-head

Displacement

250. 6 cu. in.

Cylinders

6

Bore & Stroke

3 7/16 & 4 1/2 inches

Compression Ratio-Std

7. 0 to 1

Brake Horsepower

116@3600

Rated Horsepower

28. 3

Torque

208@1600

Main Bearings

4

Valve Lifters

Mechanical

Engine Numbers

Starting S15-1001

Engine No. Location

On left front side of block.

Lubrication

Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin

Carburetor:

Type

Single downdraft

Make

Ball and Ball

Transmission:

Type

Tip-Toe Shift automatic

Drive

Rear wheel drive

No. Of Gears

4

Clutch Type

Single plate dry disc

Clutch Size

9. 25 inches

Axle Type

Semifloating

Differential

Hypoid

Differential Ratio

3. 73

Brakes:

 

Service

4 wheel hydraulic drum

Front Size

12 inches

Rear Size

12 inches

Emergency

On the transmission

Other Systems Specifications

Exhaust System

Single

Ignition System

Distributor and coil

Battery

6

Cooling System

Centrifugal water pump

Radiator

Cellular

Tire Size

7. 6 x 15

Spare Location

Trunk

Fuel

17 Gallons

Oil

5 Quarts

Transmission

13. 5 Pints

Cooling System

15 Quarts

Rear Differential

3. 25 Pints

Front Differential

Not Applicable

Transfer Case

Not Applicable

TO BID YOU MUST BE OVER 18 and pay with via PayPal. money order. cashiers check or wire transfer. Please do not bid without the intent to finalize this transaction.   Winning bidders that do not finalize will receive negative feedback.   Sorry. NO bid retractions allowed in the last 24 hours of the auction. ask questions BEFORE you bid. ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH CAR BEING SOLD WHERE IS. AS IS. Seller reserves the right to end auction early. The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder.   I highly suggest looking at the car or having it inspected by a mechanic prior to bidding. Sorry. but in all fairness to the bidding process. I will NOT disclose my reserve price until the auction has ended.

Payment Terms - Payment must be made by Cashiers Check. Money Orders or Wire Transfers payable in US Dollars.   A deposit in the amount of $500. 00 must be received within Twenty-Four(24)hours of the auctions close either by credit card. bank transfer or PayPal. Final payment must be received within ten (10) days of the auction close and prior to the car being  picked up or delivered.

Transportation -  Buyer is responsible for shipping.  The car can be delivered within 50 miles of Houston free of charge.   Anything in excess of 50 miles from Houston must be arranged and paid for by the buyer.   Please contact us if you are near Houston but aren't sure if you're within 50 miles.

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