1948 DeSoto Custom

4Dr Sedan

Manual

5904222

Gasoline

No Title...Ownership will be transferred by Bill of sale. (Note: most states allow a "Builder's title" if you want one while the car is being made roadworthy, but it is not required unless you need to insure it while you are working on it. A regular title can be applied for it once it is roadworthy.) Restore, RatRod, or use for Parts or Salvage. This is a cool looking old car with rear suicide doors. The pictures give a good account of the car's condition. Basically, what you see, is what you get, but rest assured that the car is mostly complete. There are a couple of pieces of trim missing, and there is no back seat. There are no rusted through areas in the body, undercarriage, floorboards, or trunk...all of which are solid. The right rear fender is dented and damaged, as well as a few of the grill front "teeth'. (see pictures). The removable portion of the front floorboard is unbolted and setting in place. The bolts are on the passenger side floor. The same goes for the clutch and brake pedal linkage which is setting inside the front seat. The glass all around is good except for the driver side window which is cracked, but still opens and closes. Health reasons and recent surgeries have sidelined me from being able to pursue my restoration hobby for some time now, and have resulted in my need to sell my project cars and trucks "as is". I can no longer perform the labor and effort to get them running and driving. As a result, I can not personally vouch for the condition of the engine and drivetrain. However, the person I purchased the car from in 1990 said that with some work the engine will run and the car would drive. The engine oil looks clear and normal. I can store the car for a while if the buyer can not take immediate possession...Just let me know how much time you need and we will work it out. I have set a low starting price with No Reserve to ensure a sale. On Aug-25-15 at 12:00:29 PDT, seller added the following information: In response to a couple of questions regarding title and/or someone possibly showing up with a superior claim to the vehicle, I post the following: Question: Hi I was wanting to get the ven number on your desoto, just to check. I don't want to have to go through the trouble of someone calling me up saying it's theirs or something. My Response: I can and will guarantee you will not have any such problem like that. The VIN number is 5904222 . Thank you, Charles