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Poll results: '48 or '49 DeSoto?
Voter(s): 16
Poll is closed Feb 07, 2021
'48 DeSoto  -  votes: 6 / 37.5%
6
37.5%
'49 DeSoto  -  votes: 3 / 18.8%
3
18.8%
Tie  -  votes: 5 / 31.3%
5
31.3%
Sorry, not interest in this selection.  -  votes: 2 / 12.5%
2
12.5%

Poll: Which DeSoto? (1/24-25/2021)

 
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 John Bono
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Topic starter 24/01/2021 6:59 pm  

'48 or '49 DeSoto?

Be sure to make your selection.  Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.

 

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1949 DeSoto Custom Convertible

John Bono
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24/01/2021 7:58 pm  

Tough choice. Both have elements that I really like. This time, I'm going for a tie.

Thanks for these John. They do get you thinking.



   
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25/01/2021 7:02 am  

1949 for its engineering.


Retired in Dunedin, Florida.


   
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 Bob Jackman
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25/01/2021 7:59 am  

David said it just right IMO. A tie for me as well.



   
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25/01/2021 9:06 am  

WOW!  These late 40's DeSoto's to my eyes are spectacular!  It's a TIE for me too.  Either one or both can park in my garage anytime.  Got to be honest, it's the GRILLE that gets me.  Love it!


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25/01/2021 9:46 am  

I’d have say the 48 has more style with its beautifully shaped fenders giving more piazza!



   
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 John Bono
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Topic starter 25/01/2021 10:17 am  
Posted by: @larry-kemling

I’d have say the 48 has more style with its beautifully shaped fenders giving more piazza!

My sentiments as well.


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25/01/2021 12:26 pm  

It's a tie for me, too.  Both are delightful, delovely and distinctive. Drive a DeSoto before you decide. 



   
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 Jack Dodds
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25/01/2021 1:47 pm  

I agree with John B. and Larry; it's the 48 styling for me.



   
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