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« on: Sunday 20 May 18 09:50 BST (UK) »
Hello , I was wondering if anyone knew what American car model this is ?
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Re: car model?
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 20 May 18 10:28 BST (UK) »


Looks remarkably like a Ford, UK versions were Ford Anglia/Popular/(Prefect?).
Engine "E93A" (side-valve).
Nicknamed "Sit up and Beg".
https://www.fsoc.co.uk/pre-war
Model 7Y ?
As a teenager, I had a Popular.DOWNHILL it could reach 29 mph !!!
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday 20 May 18 10:37 BST (UK) »
Yes , I see what you mean , the grills look a bit different though .
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday 20 May 18 10:43 BST (UK) »

They are the UK versions.
Try searching the US sites?
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday 20 May 18 15:32 BST (UK) »
Hi,

My OH says it's a 1935 DeSoto, a division of Chrysler. More info about DeSoto at this link.
https://www.allpar.com/cars/desoto/desoto-cars.html

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« Reply #5 on: Sunday 20 May 18 17:03 BST (UK) »

Yup, more than good enough for me!

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« Reply #6 on: Sunday 20 May 18 17:13 BST (UK) »
Quote from: dbree on Sunday 20 May 18 15:32 BST (UK)
Hi,

My OH says it's a 1935 DeSoto, a division of Chrysler. More info about DeSoto at this link.
https://www.allpar.com/cars/desoto/desoto-cars.html

DB

Looks the perfect match - well done OH  ;)

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« Reply #7 on: Sunday 20 May 18 18:09 BST (UK) »
Thank you very much , that looks a perfect match , much appreciated
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« Reply #8 on: Sunday 20 May 18 18:15 BST (UK) »
Just a thought ,I know he had an Oldsmobile at one time also .
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