Although Chrysler built seven experimental Town and Country hardtops for
1946, mass-produced pillarless Mopars didn't begin until the 1950 model year.
DeSoto's version was the 1950 DeSoto Custom Sportsman, upholstered to
convertible standards and built with all the integrity that distinguished
Chrysler products of this period.
Of the several interesting DeSotos from the 1950-1951 styling generation, the Sportsman hardtop is the most important historically.
Pluses of the 1950 DeSoto Custom Sportsman:
4,600
Specifications of the 1950 DeSoto Custom Sportsman:
Wheelbase, inches: 125.5
Length, inches: 207.0
Weight, pounds: 3,735
Price, new: $2,489 (U.S.)
Engines for the 1950 DeSoto Custom Sportsman:
 1950 DeSoto Customs Sportsman hardtop coupe. See more pictures of DeSoto cars. |
Of the several interesting DeSotos from the 1950-1951 styling generation, the Sportsman hardtop is the most important historically.
Pluses of the 1950 DeSoto Custom Sportsman:
- Pioneer DeSoto hardtop
- Robust construction
- Not prone to rust
- Lackluster six-cylinder performance
- Underwhelming looks
4,600
Specifications of the 1950 DeSoto Custom Sportsman:
Wheelbase, inches: 125.5
Length, inches: 207.0
Weight, pounds: 3,735
Price, new: $2,489 (U.S.)
Engines for the 1950 DeSoto Custom Sportsman:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| sv I-6 | 236.6 cc | 112 | 1950 |
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