No, it’s not a late model Dodge Magnum, it’s a 1956 DeSoto Wagon. This features the “Firedome” engine, which was DeSoto’s version of the corporate Chrysler Hemi. Given it’s a 1956 model, this should be a 330 CID (5.4L) version with about 230 horsepower and plenty ‘o torque – maybe even enough to move this large wagon around fairly well.
This is project car that looks relatively solid, but has some known rust. With a thorough inspection and some clarification on the price, this could be a massively cool project for someone. It’s just too bad the images are lacking and we can’t tell the interior condition (or much else).
Have you ever seen one?
Click for Craigslist ad
Somewhere in Arizona
$3 ($3,000??)
Classic 50s wagon styling! As the seller states, there is rust in the rockers. The rest looks decent enough and it looks like the trim is mostly – if not all – present.
…minus one hubcap…
This may show some more rust in the lower quarter?
This is one of only two interior shots provided and it’s not very useful, other than to show an overdrive (cool!) and a key.
Power bench seat!
Here’s the rough-looking Firedome Hemi V8.
Ad text:
Selling a VERY RARE Desoto V8 HEMI w manual trans with OD trans and a option power bench seat !!
The car runs , interior in pretty decent shape !!
The body does have rust in the rocker area…. the floor seem pretty solid.
This is a RARE Desoto Station Wagon !!!! less than 3,000 made….How many are left ???
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/default.aspx?carID=9552&i=2
A worth while Restore Project
If interested leave a contact number ………………………………. no number + delete.
Thanks for looking