Re: [FWDLK] DeSoto Question(s)

[Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sort of like Newport for the Chrysler line.  It was the name for hardtops 
starting in 50.  The name was used for all hardtops-- Windsor, New Yorker 
and Town and Country.  BTW I have two Windsor parts cars which are 
available.  (shameless plug!)  Also 3 T&C Newport's which never really 
needed any of the parts but got the parts cars just in case.

In 55 Newport  was the low line and the StRegis was the high line car of the 
NY series and for the Windsor series the Newport was the top of the line and 
Nassau was the bottom. Interesting mess!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Shapiro" <firedome@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] DeSoto Question(s)


> Well, I think a Sportsman was always a hardtop, but not all hardtops were
> designated Sportsman.  My '55 Firedome is a hardtop, but is NOT a 
> Sportsman.
>
> Steve
> '55 DeSoto Firedome
> '91 Dodge Spirit R/T
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Clines" <clines@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 5:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] DeSoto Question(s)
>
>
> > It is my understanding also that Sportsman was Desoto's designation for a
> > hard Top
> > My sportsman is a HT
> > John
> >
> > 1959 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman
> > 1966 Dodge Charger
> >
> >   _____
> >
> > From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> > [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael Sutherland
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 4:58 PM
> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [FWDLK] DeSoto Question(s)
> >
> >
> >
> > Up to this point, I had always thought that "Sportsman" was synonymous
> with
> > hardtop.  There is a black Fireflite sedan (all the pillars) on eBay 
> > right
> > now that has the Sportsman emblem and script, which makes me rethink my
> > original hypothesis.  Can someone set me straight on this?
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
> > PS.  Another DeSoto question: what is the difference between a Shopper
> wagon
> > and an Explorer wagon?  Is it the rear-facing third seat, the model, or
> > something entirely different?
> >
> >
> >
> >
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