When the radical 1934 Airflow drove buyers from the showrooms, DeSoto rushed the far more conventional Airstream into production for 1935. Continue reading
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Chrysler’s First Fully Automatic Transmission: The 1954-61 PowerFlite
After 15 years of producing a multitude of semi-automatic transmissions, in 1954 Chrysler introduced its first truly automatic transmission: the PowerFlite. Continue reading
A Nifty 1959-61 Chrysler Feature: Swivel Seats
In 1959, Chrysler introduced a clever feature on all five of its passenger-car brands: swing-out front seats to make entry and exit more graceful. Continue reading
Fuel Cell Dreams: The 1959 DeSoto Cella I
While the brand was not long for this world in 1959, DeSoto unveiled a remarkably forward-looking concept vehicle, the hydrogen-powered Cella I. Continue reading
Video: The Delightful, De-Lovely DeSoto For 1956
For 1956, DeSoto was sporting taller tailfins, larger and more powerful hemi V8s, and a theme song borrowed from Cole Porter. Continue reading
Air Crash: The 1934-36 DeSoto Airflow
The 1934-36 Desoto Aiflow was an advanced, well-built, soundly engineered automobile. And it wasn’t what the American car-buying public wanted. Continue reading
Groucho Marx Pitches the 1952 DeSoto With Power Steering
Let’s join Mr. DeSoto himself, Groucho Marx, as he presents an exciting new feature for 1952: power steering. Continue reading