Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  360 Bored to 408 V8
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Grey
• VIN #
  5559391
• Mileage
  651
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Blue
• Stock #
  SN3224
• Warranty
  

1937 DeSoto S3 Coupe — Mopar-Powered Hot Rod Street Build Why This Car Is Special The 1937 DeSoto S3 is one of the more overlooked gems of the prewar Mopar lineup, and that works in your favor. While Ford coupes and Chevy five-windows from this era routinely sell for two and three times what a comparable DeSoto commands, the S3 delivers the same flowing fender lines, the same all-steel construction, and arguably more visual presence — especially in coupe form. DeSoto introduced the S3 series for the 1937 model year as part of Chrysler Corporation's aggressive push to compete with mid-priced GM and Ford offerings. The cars were styled by Raymond Dietrich and carried a horizontal waterfall grille treatment that was modern for its time and has aged remarkably well. Production numbers for the S3 were solid for a mid-tier brand during the Depression recovery years, but coupe body styles represented a smaller fraction of total output compared to the more practical sedans. Finding one in this condition, with the original VIN tag intact, and in a completed, driveable hot rod configuration is not a common occurrence. What makes this particular 1937 DeSoto S3 worth your attention is the combination of factors that rarely line up in a pre-war hot rod at this price point. The body is all steel with the exception of the rear fender wells — an important detail for anyone who has dealt with the fiberglass fender panels common on budget builds from the 1970s and 1980s. The original VIN tag is present, which matters for titling, insurance, and long-term provenance. And under the hood sits a properly assembled Mopar small-block combination that makes this car genuinely usable as a daily driver or weekend cruiser rather than a trailer queen that needs sorting. Features List - Mopar Performance 360 V8 bored to 408 cubic inches - Edelbrock intake manifold - Mallory ignition system - AC compressor equipped - Chrysler 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission - Custom wood...