1950 DeSoto Club Coupe

flathead 6

Fluid Drive (semi) automatic

Clear

Gasoline

Up for auction is my 1950 Desoto Club Coupe. I am selling as I don't have time to play with cars anymore. I bought the car about 3 1/2 years ago from a guy that bought it from the original family in WY. The car was literally driven by a little old lady from Rock Springs WY. She drove it back and forth to the train station in Rock Springs. It has the straight flathead 6 cylinder with fluid-drive transmission which shifts great. I will explain in more detail the various areas. Engine-I haven't done anything major to the engine except changing water pump, hoses, belts, 5 blade fan from 50 Dodge truck, carb rebuild. She starts fantastic and idles beautifully. There is some blowby on decel. It could be a matter of not have miles on her and needing to be driven. She doesn't heat up at idle or while driving even in the summer heart. Exhaust-I had the exhaust replaced when I bought her. Brakes-I installed 4 wheel disc brakes using the AAJ Brakes kit along with 2lb residual valves. It has a new single bore master cylinder. I drove it about 300 miles likes this but now the pedal goes to the floor. I haven't had time to get under there to see what is going on but I am sure something very simple. Also, the emergency brake works great. Electrical-all the brake, turn signal, headlights, dash lights work. The backup lights do not work. I have replaced both rear lenses. They are bright at night!!! Interior-I had the interior redone in 2014 including headliner, door panels, seats and carpet. The seat material looks very "period" correct. Body/paint-the paint is all original except for the passengers rear fender which I swapped as the original was bashed in and unsavable. The paint is perfect for patina. There is a picture that shows how it could shine with buffing. Suspension-the rear suspension is all original with no lowering blocks. I was a fool and cut the front springs but I do have the Aerostar springs that go with the car. I had all new tie rods installed when I did the front suspension work. Tires/wheels-she rides on original 50 Desoto wheels painted tan with the original wheel covers. I bought wide whitewall tires from Diamondback last year. She is really a nice old car that hasn't been monkeyed with and gets a TON of looks. With the exception of the brakes she is ready to hit the road in style. Plus, to see a 2 door Desoto is a rare sight. Also, this is the "Custom" model. I do have the car for sale locally so I reserve the right to end auction early. Thank you for looking.