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13/06/2026 11:55 pm
'55 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
14/06/2026 12:36 am
I 100% agree with what Geno will say!
14/06/2026 5:36 am
I like both makes of automobile. But model-wise, I'm not thrilled with either car or the year made.
So what I have to do is envision owning either one and attending a car show for either the DeSoto or the Pontiac.
PONTIAC - the club guys are cooler and the girls are prettier.
14/06/2026 6:00 am
Both of these 1955 automobiles are absolute favorites ! Part of the great appeal of the DeSoto is Groucho. And part of the high regard for the beautiful Pontiac is the fact that my family had a brand-new '55 Pontiac for many reliable years. I am delighted to have several diecast replicas of each of these great cars.
14/06/2026 7:41 am
Easy win for the DeSoto here. It's got great looks while the Pontiac looks unresolved to me.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
14/06/2026 8:39 am
For years I would have chosen the Pontiac. While I still like it, I do prefer the DeSoto lines more at this point. Good choice John.
14/06/2026 8:54 am
Thanks Kev, it'll be the Big Chief please. The DeSoto is nice though, I like the '56 rump much better.😁I 100% agree with what Geno will say!
14/06/2026 8:59 am
No interest. In 1955, I would have bought a Ford, Mercury, Plymouth or Chevrolet.
14/06/2026 9:36 am
@geno That’s odd brother, I thought that you were more of a honker man than a rump man. Oh well, whatever turns your crank!
14/06/2026 10:12 am
14/06/2026 10:26 am
Like the DeSoto but love the Pontiac. The color split on the Pontiac is terrific and used by several builders of custom cars for it's simplicity.
14/06/2026 10:52 am
Nice comparo! The front grille on the Pontiac never really settled with me. I'll take the DeSoto.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
14/06/2026 11:52 am
As close as it gets to a tie but I don't like doing that so I give the nod to the Pontiac as I am a lifelong fan of the marque.
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