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Poll: Which '55? (6/14/2026)

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(@sizedoesmatter)
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'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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1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman 2DR Hardtop 1az
1955 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina 3d

John Bono
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kevins
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I 100% agree with what Geno will say!



   
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(@perrone1)
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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. 



   
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(@michaeldetorrice)
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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.



   
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Ed Glorius
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Easy win for the DeSoto here. It's got great looks while the Pontiac looks unresolved to me.


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David Green
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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.



   
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Posted by: @kevins

I 100% agree with what Geno will say!

Thanks Kev, it'll be the Big Chief please. The DeSoto is nice though, I like the '56 rump much better.😁

 



   
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(@grockwood)
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No interest. In 1955,  I would have bought a Ford, Mercury, Plymouth or Chevrolet.



   
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@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!



   
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Brush
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DeSoto please.



   
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Posted by: @kevins

@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!

LOL, I love both brother.💯😁

 



   
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(@bob-jackman)
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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.



   
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John Kuvakas
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Nice comparo! The front grille on the Pontiac never really settled with me. I'll take the DeSoto. 


John Kuvakas
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(@jack-dodds)
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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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(@car224)
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Desoto.  I like the 55 much more than the 56 



   
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