1954 DeSoto Firedome V8 Sportman 2 Door Hardtop by Brooklin Models

BRK 176 - 1954 DeSoto Firedome V8 Sportman 2 Door Hardtop in Cherokee Red / Black

BRK 176 - 1954 DeSoto Firedome V8 2-Door Hardtop - Cherokee Red / Black

The 1954 DeSoto Firedome V8 2-Door Hardtop is a classic American automobile that epitomizes the style and technological advancements of the mid-20th century. Produced by the DeSoto division of Chrysler, this premium model exemplifies the post-war optimism and design flair that characterized the era.

DeSoto Firedome V8 2-Door Hardtop boasts a sleek and elegant design that captures the essence of 1950s American automotive styling. Its hardtop configuration, with no central pillar separating the front and rear windows, offers a smooth, uninterrupted profile and a stylish, sporty appearance. The car features a prominent, chrome-laden front grille with a distinctive DeSoto emblem, wide, curved fenders, and large, rounded headlamps that were characteristic of the time. The Firedome's body is characterized by smooth, flowing lines and a slightly exaggerated rear fender design.

At the heart of the 1954 Firedome is a 276.6 cubic inch (4.5-liter) Hemi V8 engine. Despite its success and popularity, DeSoto faced declining sales in the years following World War II, leading to the brand's eventual discontinuation in 1961.

  

This Brooklin model features an accurate representation of the DeSoto Firedome's sleek and classic 1950s design. It includes chrome detailing, accurate grille patterns, and carefully recreated body lines. The hardtop's smooth profile, without the central pillar, is faithfully reproduced, capturing the car's stylish and elegant look.

The finish is typically glossy and meticulously applied, enhancing the model's visual appeal and providing a realistic look. The model is crafted using a new technology for chromed body parts, including all trim pieces. It's a beauty. 

The interior is crafted to reflect the luxurious and comfortable nature of the actual vehicle, with features such as a detailed dashboard, steering wheel, and seats. Although the model's scale limits the extent of interior detail, Brooklin Models manages to include key elements that capture the essence of the real car's interior.

This highly sought after by collectors model by Brooklin provides a miniature tribute to the 1954 DeSoto Firedome V8 2-Door Hardtop, a vehicle known for its stylish design and performance during the 1950s. It allows collectors and enthusiasts to appreciate and showcase a piece of automotive history in a compact and accessible form.

1954 DeSoto FiredomeV8 2-Door Hardtop By Brooklin Models

Manufacturer:	Brooklin
Scale:	1/43
Production Year:	1981- 1993
Part Number	BRK 176
Color:	Cherokee Red/Black
Material:	White Metal
Rating:	10/10

1952 DeSoto Firedome 8 Sedan by Franklin Mint

1952 DeSoto Firedome 8 Sedan by Franklin Mint

The DeSoto Deluxe is an automobile produced by DeSoto from 1939 through to the 1952 model year. While in production, the Deluxe was DeSoto's entry-level car, and was offered primarily as two-door and four-door sedans. The Deluxe range also included the extended-wheelbase Suburban sedan. The body was claimed to be "rust proofed".
The Firedome was powered by a Hemi V8 engine producing 160 hp (120 kW) and had a top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h).
The 1952 DeSoto 4-door Sedan was available as a DeLuxe, Custom and Firedome 8. In all, 45,830 Firedomes sold in 1952, making it the most popular model for the year.
Franklin Mint's beautiful model is made to the highest possible quality at the time of production. Plenty of chrome parts, including window frames, trim and ornaments. Printed logos, signs and legible lettering. Detailed interior in two-color design including color steering wheel and incredible amount of chrome details like handles instruments etc. The chromed grille of the mask is absolutely wow. The model is in the original color DeSoto Golf Blue.

Manufacturer:	Franklin Mint
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:
Part Number:	UK13
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	10/10

1946 DeSoto 6 Suburban by WhiteBox

1946 DeSoto 6 Suburban by WhiteBox

The DeSoto (sometimes De Soto) is an American automobile marque that was manufactured and marketed by the DeSoto Division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to the 1961 model year.

Due to the outbreak of World War II, all United States automobile production stopped in February of 1942 and car manufacturers shifted to building items for the war effort. Domestic car production did not resume until March of 1946 with cars that appeared little changed from the 1941-1942 models. A surprise newcomer to the field was the eight-passenger DeSoto Suburban, which arrived in November of 1946 and was produced unchanged through mid-1949. It was designed as the ultimate in stylish transportation for hotels, airports, and large families. Its unique folding seats allowed for several combinations of passengers and cargo, much like present-day mini vans.

The 1946-1948 DeSoto Custom Suburban was the most expensive of the 1946-1948 DeSoto line. The grille had "Teeth" that would remain a DeSoto trademark up to 1955.

This model DeSoto is from WhiteBox line. WhiteBox is apparently a house brand from Model Car World, a retailer in Florsheim, Germany.

WhiteBox is low budget model line, on this model it is evident. Under a white top also shines through red base color. Very thin chrome on bumpers, chrome sometimes completely missing (see photo). Generally chrome trim is replaced with only a cheaply looking silver print strips. Weaknesses completes askew-glued crest on the rear lid and simple interior. The only advantage of this interesting model is a nice color combination Royal Maroon / White.

Sorry, this is the second model WhiteBox that disappointed me, and I'm not going into other WhiteBox in the future invest. 

Manufacturer:	WhiteBox
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	2015
Part Number:	WB098
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	4/10

1956 DeSoto Adventurer by Collector's Classics

In this article  have a collectible rarity and beauty in one: The famous 1956 DeSoto Adventurer by Collector's Classics!
The DeSoto Adventurer is an automobile produced by the Chrysler Corporation and sold under its DeSoto automotive marque from 1956 through the 1960 model year.

The 1956 Adventurer was DeSoto's top-level answer to the Chrysler 300B. Both were high performance vehicles with top speeds of 144 mph. Besides speed, the popularity of the Adventurer was enhanced by its strikingly good looks. These cars were based on the legendary designer Virgil Exners Forward Look body. The Adventurer boasts a stunning exterior with a color-sweeping paint scheme, a pillarless hardtop, chrome bumpers accents, taillights ascending up the rear fins, Gold name plates, spoke wheels, cleverly placed rear-view mirrors, and a jet inspired windshield. Exterior colors were restricted to three colors in six combinations: white/gold, black/gold and the extremely rare white/black. By reversing colors, you had six combinations from which to choose.
The Adventurer's manual was signed by DeSoto President L. Irving Woolson. "It isn't very often that any man or woman has the opportunity to see one's dream come true," he wrote, "but a dream of ours has become a reality in your new DeSoto Adventurer. We believe it to be the finest DeSoto ever built. May I congratulate you on your choice of this superb automobile."
These words describe my feelings at the magnificent model Desoto Adventurer by Collector's Classics - Buby. Buby was the original name of the company which first sold model cars in Buenos Aires in about 1958.  It was founded by Harolodo "Buby" Mahler.  The quality of Collector's Classics was excellent for the era. Each model was assembled by a person who signed a sticker attached to the base plate. I love this detail - my model is made by Gladys - many greetings to my unknown… When it comes to detail and quality, the Buby's Collector's Classics line is without equal. Similar, somewhat, to the vehicles produced by Brooklin Models, the Collector's Classics line is much more affordable and highly coveted by collectors world over.  All chrome parts are metal, not plastic! Model wears a nice hand-rubbed paint, and a very detailed beige matching interior and real white wall rubber tires. This is one of only 3.000 units produced in this original color scheme white/gold, individually numbered in the chassis casting and on the perfect box. Numbered Certificate included - No.00298.

Unfortunately, this Argentinian company is no longer in business, so many of these vehicles are becoming increasingly harder to find as the years slip by. I can imagine the fantastic quality of the Collector's Classics models with today's technological possibilities!!

Manufacturer:	Collector's Classics
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	1987
Part Number:	00000
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	9/10