
Buyer Resources
- 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
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.
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