1947 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe
237CI/109HP Flathead 6 - 4-speed semi-automatic - Extensive Upgrades & Maintenance
| Lot # | 3298 |
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| Location | Marshfield, MA 02020 |
| Seller | Dealer |
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50000 |
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237CI/109HP Flathead 6 |
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4-speed semi-automatic |
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Maroon |
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Tan |
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5846002 |
1947 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe – Near-Original Survivor
Zoom Classic Cars presents this rare and beautifully preserved 1947 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe, a near-original survivor with only 13,308 manufactured. Featuring its original matching-numbers 237CI Flathead 6-cylinder engine and Fluid Drive with Tip Toe shift 4-speed semi-automatic transmission, this DeSoto is a time capsule that runs, drives, and stops just as it did in 1947. With extensive maintenance and upgrades, this car is a solid, rust-free example of post-war American automotive craftsmanship.
Key Features & Highlights:
Powertrain & Performance:
- Powered by the original matching-numbers 237CI/109HP Flathead 6-cylinder engine
- Equipped with Fluid Drive with Tip Toe shift 4-speed semi-automatic transmission, offering a smooth and unique driving experience
- Recent mechanical work includes:
- Professionally rebuilt carburetor
- Major tune-up, including plugs, points, condenser, rotor, wires, coil, and timing
- Re-soldered radiator with expansion tank and new hoses
- New clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing/clutch release assembly
- New transmission seals and hydraulic fluid in torque converter
Exterior & Styling:
- Believed to have had one repaint, the shiny exterior is in very good condition, with minor imperfections as shown
- All chrome, trim, and badging are intact and in very good to excellent condition, with some minor pitting and age-related wear
- Features a new Fulton Sun Visor, adding a classic touch to its styling
- Rides on original wheels with hubcaps and beauty rings, mounted with steel-belted radial tires for improved safety and ride quality
Interior Comfort & Features:
- Reupholstered tan cloth interior, including headliner, in excellent condition
- Features include:
- Radio, heat, defrost, dash lights, interior lights, and lighter, all in working order
- New carpets and Kills Mat sound deadening applied to the front floors
- New heater control valve and trunk mat and seal
- Green Yi back-up camera, running on a 12-volt auxiliary battery in the trunk, connecting to a cell phone app
Mechanical Upgrades & Maintenance:
- Extensive recent work includes:
- New master cylinder, brake lines, and cleaned and adjusted brakes
- New rear brakes, including wheel cylinders, axle seals, and bearings
- New muffler with chrome tip exhaust
- New front motor mount and front and rear HD shocks
- Rebuilt fuel pump and new head gasket
- New thermostat and emergency brake
- Headlights upgraded to halogen for improved visibility
Documentation & Extras:
- Comes with:
- Car cover
- Owner’s and shop manuals
- Copy of the original DeSoto Factory Build Card from Chrysler Historical Society
- Salesman’s manual and order forms, all loaded on a thumb drive
- Miscellaneous spare parts
Condition & Presentation:
- This DeSoto is a solid, rust-free survivor, meticulously maintained and always garaged
- The paint, chrome, and interior are in excellent condition, reflecting the care it has received over the years
- Starts, runs, drives, shifts, and stops as it did when new in 1947
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| Ended On: | 05/18/2026 at 5:03 pm EDT |
| Timezone: |
America/New_York |
| Result: |
Sold for $15,750 |
Item condition: New
Auction expired without reaching reserve price
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Bidding History
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Auction expired without reaching reserve priceHighest bidder was: *******
| Bidder Name | Bidding Time | Bid | Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| ******* | 04/14/2026 2:09 pm EDT | $11,500 | |
| ******* | 04/14/2026 9:23 am EDT | $11,000 | |
| ******* | 04/12/2026 3:25 pm EDT | $9,000 | |
| ******* | 04/10/2026 2:25 pm EDT | $8,400 | |
| ******* | 04/09/2026 2:13 pm EDT | $8,000 | |
| ******* | 04/08/2026 1:18 pm EDT | $5,000 | |
| ******* | 04/07/2026 1:13 pm EDT | $3,000 | |
| Auction started | 04/14/2026 2:31 pm EDT | ||
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How fast will it go ? Have you driven it on the highway?
It’s driven on the highway occasionally by the owner at about 50-55 MPH but mostly the car is used as a cruiser around town.
Is it 6 or 12 volt? does it run on regular unleaded gas/? is it highway ready? Why has me offer not been answered?
It’s original 6 Volt car. Runs on Regular gas and ready for the highway. Have not yet received your offer. Did you go through ACC? Please get our direct contact info from ACC and we can discuss offer and Fluid Drive Shifting. Thanks