1931 DeSoto S-13

196.7ci I6 | 3-Speed Manual | Owner's Manual

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LOT #

260252361

Pre War Car

Vehicle Price$23,500
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$24,799
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
Pending Sale
Estimated: $243.27/mo
Estimated payment assumes 20% down, 9.5% APR, and 120-month term. Actual rates may vary.
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Verified Seller provides all vehicle specific information and modifications listed below. Confirm any specifics with your Exotic Car Trader Representative prior to purchase. Sales tax or other taxes, tag, title, registration fees, government fees, not included in advertised price. $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge not included in advertised price.
Make:
Model:
VIN:
5022229
Lot Number:
260252361
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
109,812 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
196.7ci I6
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Blue
Interior Color:
Blue
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 1931 DeSoto S-13 Sedan
  • 196.7ci I6
  • Carter 1-Barrel Carburetor
  • 3-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Blue Exterior
  • Blue Interior
  • Rear-Hinged (Suicide-Style) Rear Doors
  • Woodgrain Dash Panel
  • 6-Volt Electrical System

Extras Included in the Sale

  • Owner's Manual

Overview of 1931 DeSoto S-13 For Sale by Owner

DeSoto is an American brand that you’ve likely never heard of, especially if you were born in the 1970s or later. Formed in 1912, it subsequently became a Chrysler Corporation marque, and was seen up to 1961. Based in Auburn, Indiana, DeSoto was known for creating well-built automobiles, as well as trucks. Today, we have a 1931 DeSoto S-13 for sale from Upland, California. This 109,000-mile vintage car comes with a 6-cylinder engine, a stick shift, and the owner’s manual as well. Hence, its ideal for someone who wishes to collect quirky American vintage cars from defunct brands – and such people are very important because they help preserve long-forgotten bits of our country’s grand automotive history!

Exterior and Interior

This blue 1931 DeSoto S-13 is certainly a departure from the typically black cars of the time. With its relatively colorful outlook and wire wheels wearing whitewall tires, it’s definitely a vintage car meant to be shown off. In fact, we suspect that there may be some restoration work involved, such is the clean and fresh state of the car. That’s great, because it means you’ve got a turn-key classic, so to speak. Just look at those podded headlamps, external running boards, spare wheel mounted out back, and chrome detailing. It’s a great way to celebrate the DeSoto brand! The interior of this 1931 DeSoto S-13 continues the blue theme with color-matched, well-padded bench seats and a surprisingly capacious passenger cabin. Yes, this car enables occupants to travel in luxury, facing a nicely polished and veneered wood dashboard with period gauges and fittings. You won’t find any vulgar modernities like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto here. In fact, there’s no air conditioning either, if you want to be kept cool, roll down a window. All that adds to the appeal of this car; it’s from a time when less was in fact, more. You just get in and go. You don’t need to waste time waiting for your smartphone to pair, or for the climate control to get going, for example.

Engine

This 1931 DeSoto S-13 has a six-cylinder engine under the hood. It powers the rear wheels via a manual transmission.

Walk-around Video of this DeSoto S-13

1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe 5-Window Coupe

For Sale
ASK: $53,297
Miles: 73,548
Estimated: $538.28/mo

The 1935 model year marked an important turning point for Ford, introducing a more streamlined design, improved suspension, and a refined version of the legendary flathead V8 that helped make affordable eight-cylinder performance accessible to American motorists. Nearly a century later, the Model 48 remains a celebrated example of prewar American automotive craftsmanship, particularly in the desirable Deluxe 5-Window Coupe configuration. This 1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe 5-Window Coupe, showing 73,548 miles, comes finished in its original Coach Maroon color, complemented by a refurbished Brown cloth interior, red wire-spoke wheels, and distinctive wide whitewall tires. What truly sets this example apart is its remarkable history of AACA recognition, with the seller reporting Junior and Senior First Place awards, five Preservation awards, and a prestigious Grand National First Place award from the Antique Automobile Club of America. These distinctions are especially meaningful within the collector-car community, where authenticity, historical accuracy, and presentation are central to judging. Powered by Ford's celebrated 221ci flathead V8 and equipped with a three-speed manual transmission, a rear rumble seat, and a factory radio, this award-winning Deluxe Coupe combines prewar character with an impressive record of recognition among dedicated antique automobile enthusiasts.

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