1952 DeSoto S15

8-PASSENGER SEDAN

251CI

FLUID DRIVE

50236177

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 A stalled restoration project is allowing for the sale of this early 1952 model DeSoto S15 Custom 8-passenger sedan with a 251CI six cylinder engine and Fluid-Drive transmission. Car is complete and was running prior to body and chassis disassembly. Motor and transmission remain assembled. Much invested. No reserve. Great start on an interesting piece of American automotive history. This would make a great wedding car. Completed restoration work includes: · Doors, fenders, hood, truck lid, inner fenders, front/rear rock guards, grille assembly sheet metal are in DP90 primer after chemical paint and rust removal performed at American Metal Cleaning. · Numerous chassis components cleaned and painted. Brake drums turned. Newly fabricated inner fender battery shelf and frame body mount (1) required to repair rust. · New – shock absorbers, brake linings, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, fuel pump, complete exhaust system, (4) 8.20x15 Coker WWW tires mounted to correct bead blasted and painted 6x15 wheels. · 12 year collection of NOS parts including - trim, emblems, bezels, gas tank, front bumper, lenses, pedals, dash wiring harness, manuals, brochures, literature. Excellent driver quality radiator grille and steering wheel. Needing restoration: · Body – straight and solid. Front floor driver side has been repaired but new front driver/passenger repair panels included. · Frame – straight and solid except for body mount under driver foot well. A fabricated replacement is included. · Interior - complete including all trim, knobs, handles, door panels. Spares: · 251CI motor (disassembled) & transmission · Dash, gauges, steering column · Bumpers, guards · Misc. parts car parts Overall Condition - #4 prior to start of restoration Location – Dayton, OH Shipping – No, must be picked up Contact for additional information - 937-657-8504