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Stanley, Wisconsin, USA
104,493 mi
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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Market Summary

The DeSoto Custom (1939 to 1952) market. See Similar Markets

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The DeSoto Custom was a series of full-size cars that was introduced for the 1939 model year. The Custom was DeSoto's premium offering, ... Learn more.
There are 2 DeSoto for sale across all model years (1939 to 1952) and no 1948 DeSoto Custom right now. There were 17 sold in the last 5 years.
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Vehicle History

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Nov 19, 2025
Listed by Cody's Classic Cars with a Last Asking Price of $29,900
104,493 mi · Stanley, Wisconsin, USA
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Sep 30, 2020
Purchase reported via public record for $3,000
Minnesota, USA
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Comps

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1948 Desoto Custom
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1948 Desoto Custom

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 77k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$4,125
Mecum
Dec 4, 2025
94% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 62K - 83K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
1947 Desoto Custom
Hingham, Massachusetts, USA

1947 Desoto Custom

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 50k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
$16,900
Zoom Classic Cars
Sep 26, 2025
84% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 41K - 62K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
1947 Desoto Custom
Marshfield, Massachusetts, USA

1947 Desoto Custom

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 50k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
ACC Auctions
Sep 25, 2025
84% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 41K - 62K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
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Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1948
Make
Desoto
Model Family
Custom & Deluxe
Model Variant
-
Model Trim
-
Engine
237ci I6
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
104,493 mi
VIN
5916673
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Green
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan
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