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Topic starter
05/05/2025 5:43 am
'57 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
05/05/2025 5:55 am
Oh so close, but I voted Pontiac. Ask again in a few minutes...
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
Tony Perrone and John Bono reacted
05/05/2025 6:08 am
I love the single head lamps of the Pontiac but dislike all the schmultz all over the sides. I hate the DeSoto's wheel covers but love the rest of it. Gimme the Adventurer.
In real life I'd substitute these wheels and be a happy camper:
05/05/2025 6:12 am
By the way John; someone took your photo/avatar off and replaced it with that red Corvette Grand Sport. That dirty, no good....LOL! Looking GREAT my man - looking GREAT!
05/05/2025 6:56 am
Another tough decision but I finally flipped a coin and the DeSoto was heads and heads won. I agree with Tony about the wire wheels being favored for the DeSoto. I have those wheels on my Imperial and spent several hours this weekend cleaning them
Topic starter
05/05/2025 7:39 am
@bob-jackman Bob, I also dislike the "gold" hub caps on the DeSoto but I wanted both cars to look factory original.
John Bono
North Jersey
05/05/2025 8:10 am
I pick the Pontiac by a large margin in spite of its styling being comparatively dated. I was never a big fan of the forward look and much prefer the '55/'56 DeSoto design.
Tony Perrone and John Bono reacted
05/05/2025 4:56 pm
Both my favorites, only I prefer the '57 DeSoto with the single head lights. Love the Pontiac but I am voting DeSoto for it's lower wider look.
In '57 my purchase would depend on the test ride and the deal offered, could be either one. But If I had the money I would have bought the'57 Cadillac. Great year '57; Thunderbird, Cadillac, DeSoto, Pontiac, Oldsmobile would be my choices.
05/05/2025 8:56 pm
Back then it was Pontiac all the way. Today, I like that fresh athletic look of the DeSoto.
Topic starter
07/05/2025 4:59 am
It's the fuel injected Bonneville for me by a small margin over the DeSoto with the "gold" hubcaps.
John Bono
North Jersey
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