It seems that DeSoto is becoming kind of a lost Mopar. You hardly ever hear of them anymore.


On the U-Haul, they actually had a 57 DeSoto listed in their computer, and the trailer was approved to haul it. I did measure the length of the rails and inspect the tires, top off the pressure, and torque the lug nuts before I hit the road.

I assume it is a 345? I have a couple of 341's laying around, LOVE those cars!

What a beauty ! You are one lucky guy. I love the black/gold combo.

Rino, Yes on the 345 cubic inch, 345 horsepower. The Chevy boys talk like they had a monopoly on the one horsepower per cubic inch thing with their fuel injected 283 in 1957.

I'm with you guys on the color, 100%. I love it! I had pursued a gold two-door hardtop with black trim and was following this convertible that was gold with black trim. I'm glad I didn't get one of them because the colors don't do it for me like this one does.

Topside, I'm too doggone old too screw around. And many painful, missed opportunities over the years have taught me to strike while the iron is hot.

The awesome collection of forward look cars that the McCandless is have definitely comes to mind.

Congrats on finding such a beautiful 50's Mopar!

SWEET!!

11 hours? That's a short drive.

I approve this machine. Nice to see appreciation for these cars. The '59's though................

Damn dude!

FOUND THEM! April 26, 2013 RM Auction of Don Davis collection.

Sweet looking car, enjoy!!

Not enough O's in "Smoooooooth" to describe that car. Congrats

The '57 Desotos are beautiful!! And the Black and Gold is the cherry on top.

Wow, awesome car you won't see many like it at the shows. It would be sweet to do a road trip in that car across the country to the coast.

I've only driven one of Joel's collector cars, (out of necessity) and that is fine by me. Joel trusts me with his cars, more than I trust me, with his cars.

You can drive mine again anytime you want!

Thanks, but every time I drive someone else's car, it reminds me, I don't like the added stress.

Everytime I drive someone elses car, it reminds me I don't have to fix it. Ted, I'll take your car and beat it like a rented mule!

Bring a blank check and beat it all you want!

Congrats on getting one of the best looking Desoto's ever made, and a drop top to boot!