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We had
a similar discussion on the Imperial Mailing List about a year ago. The
manufacturing of Imperial division vehicles was moved to a separate factory
(Warren Road / Graham-Paige plant) for two years. During those model years
(1960 and 1961), one could determine the vehicle's sequence of production by the
last six digits of the VIN.
When
Imperial production was moved back to the Jefferson facility where Chryslers
were made, the last six digits simply indicated combined output of the factory,
not division (Imperial versus Chrysler versus Dodge 880s). This is the
problem with De Soto. De Sotos were made alongside of Chryslers at the
Jefferson facility. The last six digits are sequence of FACTORY
production.
The
best way is to try to get the broadcast sheet or stamping (plate)
information. If this assertion is true, the vehicle would have to have
been produced on 11/30/1960, assuming constant production of 64.55 cars per day
(3034/47) for De Soto (10/15 - 11/30).
Regarding the 1961 Desoto, according to my book, the serial #s
began with (6113-1)...so yours would be the
24,486th...of course that makes no sense, since there were
only 4,021 manufactured...2,123 of them being 4HTs.
roger
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2003 2:04 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] When it rains it
pours
Hi again
group,
As if I didn't have enough
projects already, 2 more have fallen into my lap in the last week. I'm
curious as to what the group thinks these 2 cars are worth that I've
encountered and have questions about both of them:
1961 DeSoto four door
hardtop. VIN # 61 13124486. The current owner tells me this
car is the 15th from the last DeSoto made. Can anybody verify this from
the VIN? 361, Torqueflite, PS, PB. It's a good solid restoration
candidate, could probably be made to run as is, paint is not too bad, but
interior is trash. Some rust in floors. Heavy bondo on left front
fender. No missing major parts, even the taillights are still
good.
1958 DeSoto Firedome
Wagon. Four door. This car is a roach, rust wise, but of course
rust can be repaired if you throw enough $$$ at it. 325? V8 poly,
Torqueflite, all there, just extremely rusty car on the bottom end.
Looks really cool 'cuz it's black and the taillights are good on this one
too!!
I know these two are rare, and
the '61 will certainly be worth more, I'm curious if I should fork out the
bucks for these. . .whaddaya all think?
Mark
mjh
southern Oregon, where I'm
starting to corner the market on Finned Mopars. . .
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