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Last seen: February 19, 2026 9:09 pm
After you've won the bid on the car, you might add this original MoPar accessory, offered at a very "attractive" Buy It Now price:
Hey Dan, Better hurry up and get that calendar done! Sounds like the magazine crew needs one if they are still working on the Sept-Oct issue
Mac, Here's another Coronado with the equally rare paint scheme of turquoise body, white top and black sweep: Mark
Chris...I agree with you about the resemblance to Candid Camera. Most of us in this Club are old enough to remember Candid Camera and their car stunt...
Additional info regarding this car. The current owner, son of original buyer, called me to discuss. The outside photo above was taken in the late '7...
Rocky, These guys would appear to offer a preformed brake line kit:
Ryan...since you are not keeping your '55 totally original, you might want to consider a spin-on filter adapter. Search the list of "Vendors&quo...
Dave, Hopefully, if all goes as planned, you will see a posted picture of my original, unrestored ivory and white '55 steering wheel. I bought my ca...
Ryan...modifying your DeSoto will not offend anyone here when you consider the alternative for your car. It could have ended up with tons of exported...
Mike, Tim makes a good point about the paint type used for the dash pad. You'll want to use low gloss or matte finish to reduce glare. I purchased ...
Ryan....not ignoring your request for info. As usual, Mac's response was dead on. It seems that more early productions '55 did not have the color sw...
Paul, The same seal fits '53-'54 DeSoto. Note that the eBay link to Mitchell MoPar lists "same as Victor 47111". A good parts store can p...
Larry, My '46 - '54 MoPar Parts catalog shows the oil seal for front drive pinion bearing as p/n 1327893. Searching that p/n on PartsVoice shows at ...