DeSoto Suburban

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Yesterday I saw a 60 year old DeSoto Suburban parked at a local Safeway. What a cool vehicle that was! It was even in very good condition. The interior was very clean, only the wood trim was faded. Unfortunately I had no camera with me.
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Looking on the net, I think I may have found the particular car that I saw:
http://www.dacoglu.com/Our 1947 Desoto Suburban.htm

It's a '47 MY.
 
In 1970 my dad had a '59 Desoto. Thought it to be the ugliest car I'd ever seen, at the age of 16 my first car was a '60 Pontiac Catalina. Night of a VERY BIG date Pont broke, borrowed Desoto. After the earth shattering events at that drive in theater (yea, FIRST TIME)
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, I've had a fondness for Desotoes ever since.
 
That car is beautiful. It is a shame that automobiles are not made like that anymore.

In case an executive from a from a domestic automobile company that is desperate to produce a car that will sell reads this, I mean that in terms of appearance and quality; I would hate to see any new car made to look like this without having the same or better quality.
 
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That car is beautiful. It is a shame that automobiles are not made like that anymore.

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Absolutely true! That car looks very well built and extremely solid. The pain on it is probably more dent-resistent than the sheet metal on a modern car. After a collision they'll have to scrape the driver off the massive dash.
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I think they're cool as can be. I always like the idea that one could fold down the seats to sleep atop of. What a great car to live out of on a long (never-ending) road trip. I looked at a few examples a few years back to think on restoring. Truly wanted a V8-383 Chrysler engine (lasts forever), but didn't get around to measuring. Figured I'd need to swap a Dakota/Durango frame underneath and would more likely need a 318 with 4+1 manual and stiff rear ratio. Build a car with old fashioned ground clearance (Model A Ferd), good road manners; a camping kichen from the trunk and sleeping quarters (for bad nights) in the car. I love these cars.
 
Forgot to add. Guys, the wheelbase is a mile long on this car. Although the pictures are of a cherry example it is the interior that is the thing. Three rows of seats that, on some models, remove the middle pair and the rear pair (?) would fold out with wooden-backed surface. Or, remove the rear set and the storage is a mile long. Think of this as a wagon with a different set of lines. They were popular for companies, airport and rail station service as nine passengers could be carried with luggage in trunk and on roof.
 
Why couldn't you? I'm sure it will run fine on 15w40.

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The interior is truly cavernous. That car would make an excellent vehicle for extended road trips, traveling and camping. I suppose it's also great for weddings and funerals.
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mori, I was going to say that if it was a hears, I'd love it.

Dad had one of these when I was a 5 year old.

I loved the space, the leather and walnut etc.

It was partially wrecked when an uncle tried to reclose the door when we were at speed (the door flew off strangely). Then some "mechinics" used a cold chisel between the block and the head when trying to replace the head gasket.

Dad sold it, and the new owner cut the back off it and turned it into a utility.
 
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