1939 DeSoto S-6

Sedan

Flat 6

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

A good running and driving car. Brakes a little sticky at cranking and driving, but broke free and all brake cylinders operate to stop car as it should. This car was in storage for many years, and was started sporadically to keep it fresh. The motor runs better than good and is quiet. The 3-speed manual transmission shifts as it should with no noise. The car drives straight. There is a couple minor rust spots (almost unnoticeable), with NO ROT THROUGH and NO BODY WORK-- CAR IS STRAIGHT. Interior will require some restoration. Rear seat is good for its age,only normal wear for a 70+ year old car. The headliner was removed as it was ripped. A new headliner can easily be reinstalled. The passenger front door panel was removed before I owned the car. All hardware is present, but the panel is missing. The front seat is original and useable, and I would use it the way it is because it is only original once. All interior knobs are present. The gas tank was reconditioned and is in great shape. Tires are newer wide whites appropriate for the period. Front and rear bumper was replated at some point in the last few years and are still in great shape. Two missing outer trim pieces are account for and go with the car along with many other good useable parts. A reconditioned distributor and break plate also are included. All in all this car can be a daily driver with a couple of weekends of freshening up. Gas in car is fresh and car will run and drive. AN ORIGINAL SERVICE MANUAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS CAR.