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Topic starter
10/11/2023 9:30 am
'53 DeSoto or Pontiac?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
10/11/2023 9:42 am
This one was almost a tie but I gave the nod to the beautifully trimmed out Pontiac.
10/11/2023 9:43 am
That DeSoto is a K.O. !
It wins today.
Steve
10/11/2023 9:49 am
I went with the DeSoto for its grille. Neither are particular beauties to me.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
10/11/2023 9:55 am
I always liked those early fifties Pontiac and it gets my vote here. But that DeSoto and its distinctive grille is also a winner! 👀
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
10/11/2023 10:05 am
I voted DeSoto. I like the paint color better than the Poncho and, crazy or not, mainly because the Pontiac has the sunshade. I know, I know, they work, but I HATE the look of the darn things. Oh, and also because the DeSoto is somewhat rarer than the Pontiac.
10/11/2023 10:21 am
Me too for the DeSoto. Pontiac looks fine but I've always been a fan of DeSoto.
10/11/2023 10:26 am
I like both of these cars. I picked the DeSoto because it was nice to see a DeSoto grill in a DeSoto instead of a Mercury.
10/11/2023 5:44 pm
Sorry I'm late to the party today, life got in the way for awhile. 
With regard to "Which One?", I like both cars a lot, but in a head-to-head showdown, DESOTO wins hands down! It looks more modern for sure and that toothy grill is incredible.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
Topic starter
11/11/2023 9:18 am
For me it's the sportier looking Pontiac, but I like the DeSoto too.
John Bono
North Jersey
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