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27/10/2023 9:28 pm
One of the "few" models that I picked up at the last Countryside model show. This one is a beauty.
1949 DeSoto Custom Convertible - Motor City USA Models
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
27/10/2023 9:37 pm
It looks gorgeous ..... and especially in this "de-lovely" deep blue color.
27/10/2023 9:56 pm
Looks great. Thanks for pictures.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
27/10/2023 10:25 pm
That is gorgeous, John!
Here's my contribution to your thread - a '49 DeSoto 4-door sedan in white metal by "Alloy Forms":
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
28/10/2023 6:24 am
The '49 Desoto convertible is one model I do not have but wish I did. I consider it my holy grail. I have been looking for one for a couple of years, however, they seem to be beyond my maximum price point. Also, the blue one that you have shown us is my favourite color on this model. Congrats John.
28/10/2023 8:40 am
A very attractive model and car; beautifully photographed.
14/12/2023 10:59 am
14/12/2023 12:14 pm
Wouldn't mind finding one of those nice Desoto convertibles but not at the prices being asked so will have to be satisfied with this selection.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
14/12/2023 12:25 pm
What prices are being asked for that 1949 DeSoto? It would be a nice addition to my DeSoto collection, but suspect it would be expensive.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
John Merritt and John Kuvakas reacted
14/12/2023 3:25 pm
That is gorgeous, John!
Here's my contribution to your thread - a '49 DeSoto 4-door sedan in white metal by "Alloy Forms":
Is there any connection between Alloy Forms and Motor City items? These sedans are showing up on Ebay at not outrageous prices but no convertibles, even doing an advanced search for completed listings. Must be very rare.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
14/12/2023 4:22 pm
I have the MOC top up in Brown with a tan top.
14/12/2023 5:13 pm
Love those toothy DeSotos. That's a beautiful model, John.
14/12/2023 7:18 pm
Is there any connection between Alloy Forms and Motor City items? ....
Yes, they were a precursor to Motor City - I added what Randall Olson knew about them here: https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/hobbydb/subjects/alloy-forms-brand
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