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Poll results: '42 DeSoto or Mercury?

Voter(s): 18

Poll is closed Jun 03, 2021

'42 DeSoto - votes: 7 / 38.9%

38.9%

'42 Mercury - votes: 10 / 55.6%

55.6%

Tie - votes: 1 / 5.6%

5.6%

Sorry, no interest in this selection. - votes: 0 / 0%

Poll: Which '42? (5/20/2021)

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Topic starter 20/05/2021 5:50 pm

'42 DeSoto or Mercury?

Be sure to make your selection. Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.

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DeSoto Mercury

Frank Reed

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20/05/2021 6:40 pm

The merc is real sharp 👍. The Desoto is intriguing with the hidden (Cord-like) headlamps but not as sharp.

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David Green

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20/05/2021 6:55 pm

I too find the Mercury design more appealing than the DeSoto. I think that the hidden headlights are somewhat problematic.

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John Shamblin

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20/05/2021 7:05 pm

Do I HAVE to choose one? To me, they're both butt-ugly cars!

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George Schire

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20/05/2021 7:35 pm

As I don't ever do "Ties" in these, I give the edge for the MERCURY based on a better looking grille. I would however take both in 1:24 scale if they were produced.

George Schire
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Bob Jackman

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20/05/2021 7:51 pm

IMO virtually all 1942 cars are ugly. In this case, the Mercury is less ugly. I have several 1/43 DeSotos in my collection but not the Merc.

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Larry kemling

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20/05/2021 8:05 pm

Frankly I’d go on a hunt for a 39-40 Ford !

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John Merritt

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20/05/2021 9:14 pm

Not much love for the DeSoto, so I will vote for it. For me, the DeSoto is distinctive. The Mercury, not so much.

John Merritt
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Jack Dodds

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21/05/2021 3:13 am

I pick the Mercury even though 42 wasn't its best year for styling. I prefer the GM cars this model year by far.

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Ed Glorius

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21/05/2021 8:09 am

I also think the Mercury looks better.

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David H

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21/05/2021 8:16 am

Any '42 is a rarity in my 1:43 collection, so I like both! I don't remember ever seeing such a Mercury; time for someone to make it! So the Mercury is my choice today.

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Topic starter 21/05/2021 5:44 pm

Going with the DeSoto.....love the hide-away headlights.

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