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Topic starter
22/08/2025 6:18 am
'54 DeSoto, Mercury 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
22/08/2025 6:52 am
I like the modern Mercury followed by the DeSoto.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
22/08/2025 7:14 am
Tough one for me today! I like both the Mercury and DeSoto a lot, always have.
For the Mercury the main draw are those fabulous taillights (that you can't see in the pic) and for the DeSoto the stand-out feature for me is that beautiful toothy grill.
As for the Pontiac, I like the grill a little better than the previous year.
So I rank them like this: 1) DESOTO 2) MERCURY 3) PONTIAC
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Napoli and John Kuvakas reacted
22/08/2025 7:49 am
The DeSoto has been growing on me. I like it much better than I used to. But not enough to outdo the Mercury, then the Pontiac.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
22/08/2025 8:15 am
Mercury by the old country mile. Don't care for either of the other two.
22/08/2025 8:55 am
DeSoto, Mercury, then Pontiac, but frankly, all were great cars for the times.
22/08/2025 9:13 am
Mercury, Desoto, Pontiac for the group. Just like the sleek look of the Mercury the best. But they are all really nice.
John Bono and Tony Perrone reacted
22/08/2025 9:27 am
Desoto, Merc, Pontiac. The Firedome is cleaner than the Monterey with a more conservative grille. For 54, the Star Chief is yet to come into its own, so DeSoto for me and a rousing 'Thank You' John - excellent exercise in today's "Which?"
David Green and John Bono reacted
22/08/2025 1:37 pm
Mercury styling looks sleeker and more modern even though it uses the '52 body. DeSoto is a strong second with its aggressive nose. Pontiac is nice but looking dated.....wait until '55!
John Bono and Tony Perrone reacted
23/08/2025 12:35 pm
Easy win for Mercury for me. So much more modern looking than the other two!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
John Bono and Tony Perrone reacted
23/08/2025 3:55 pm
This is a tough one for sure, I am incredibly fond of the '54 DeSoto, but the Mercury is right up there as well. Even the Pontiac is pretty nice, so tough choice. After pondering on it for a bit, the DeSoto has a slight edge, so DeSoto. In 1/2 hr, it could change, so I won't look again.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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Topic starter
24/08/2025 4:46 am
Tough call...DeSoto, Pontiac, Mercury by the smallest of margins.
John Bono
North Jersey
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