DeSoto Cars: Illustrated History Books & Guides

De Soto (1952-1960) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring De Soto automobiles from the years 1952-1960. Describes the De Soto FireDome 8, Powermaster 6, Adventurer, FireFlite, Indy Pace Car, Firesweep, Diplomat and Wagons.

• The 40 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	92 pages, 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.24 in (27 x 20.5 x 0.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	250 photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1998)
Series:	Limited Edition
ISBN:	9781855204492

It's Delightful! It's Delovely! It's... DeSoto Automobiles

Between its introduction in 1928 and its end in 1961, DeSoto offered 32 years of distinctive styling, vibrant colors, and strong performance. Marketed as "a lot of car for the money, " DeSoto achieved notable sales and earned a lasting place in American automotive history.

The brand was purely American. The elegant flying lady hood ornament of the DeSoto S-11 evokes a time when cars were as much art as transportation, reflecting an era now gone.

This book provides a concise history of the DeSoto marque, showcasing its evolution and highlights. Richly illustrated with color photographs, period advertisements, artist sketches, and contemporary black-and-white factory images, it captures the design, craftsmanship, and charm of these remarkable cars. Enthusiasts and collectors will find a clear and accessible guide to one of America's classic automotive brands.

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Author:	Dennis David
Details:	128 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.24 in (28 x 21.5 x 0.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	120 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 2006)
ISBN:	9781583881729