Edward X. Petrus, New Castle PA
Email: desoto@pathway.net
[The Forward Look Webring]
I’ve been keeping a database in my computer of every 1957 DeSoto I can find, anywhere in the world, since about 1980. My goals are to find the “oldest” car, the “newest” car, and any particularly rare ones. Sometimes having a VIN or motor number can help track a car’s history, provide proof of ownership if the car is stolen, etc. PLEASE, if you’ve acquired a 1957 DeSoto, consider giving me your VIN and motor number, who you are, and where you are. This is only for my private use and to provide historical documentation on the number of surviving cars. THANK YOU! (Note: I have an update to this in an Excel file but need to take some time to make it onto a chart for this web page. If you want the file, email me!)
Click here for a summary of which cars exist and where they are based on the database.
Articles telling the history of my cars. Also, some general information about 1957 DeSotos. USED WITH PERMISSION OF THE NATIONAL DESOTO CLUB, July 2006
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Pictures of 1957 DeSotos from the 3D picnics near Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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Click to go to my Firedome sedan pages! This is a car I bought from the original owner in 1977 for $112.50, and I've been playing with it ever since. It's one of 23,339 Firedome sedans for 1957, and has some neat features, like the tinted plexiglass sunvisors, torsion-aire suspension, and a 341 c.i.d. hemi engine w/2 barrel carburetion.
Click to go to my Fireflite sedan pages! I bought this car in September, 2001. I found it on a mountainside in West Virginia! I first thought of it as a parts car, but I got it running without too much $ invested. So, I put it on the road! The Fireflite has a 341 c.i.d. hemi, 4-barrel carb, dual exhaust, and some special trim pieces. You can see the "as it sat" pictures and follow through the entire restoration!
Click to go to my Adventurer coupe pages! This is one RARE CAR! It's one of only 1650 coupes produced (there were also 300 convertibles). I bought this car in November of 2003. It has a 345 c.i.d. hemi with 2 4-barrels, dual exhaust, full race cam, dual-point distributor, and 150 mph speedometer, all STOCK! Check out the complete restoration of this fine ride! 
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More great 1957 DeSoto pics! (Page 1)
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Pictures of 1957 DeSoto engines!
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Pictures of 1957 DeSoto interiors!
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NEW!!!1957 DeSoto interiors BY CODE!!!
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Junk Yard Dogs (1957 DeSotos past their prime?!?) (updated 4-15-2011)
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Some 1957 DeSoto ads!
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A few Matchbook covers featuring 1957 DeSotos
A 1957 DeSoto CUTOUT jigsaw puzzle! Let the kids have fun!
A 1957 DeSoto ONLINE jigsaw puzzle! Awesome!
Pictures of '57 DeSotos from the National DeSoto Club Conventions
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1957 DeSoto COLORS!
Production Figures for 1957 DeSotos
Decoding your 1957 DeSoto firewall tag!
Direct connection to current 1957 DeSoto stuff on Ebay! (Use BACK to return here.)
1957 DeSoto Calendar pages. I will select a car each month as a feature of the month. I will maintain 2 months always available. Print for your enjoyment!
(January 2012)
(February 2012)
Dave Duricy's DeSotoland
Home page of the National DeSoto Club
Home page of the Forward Look Mopar group
WPC Club, Inc., Vancouver Island Region
WPC Club, Inc., Chrysler Product Restorer's Club
Carl's Well-used Cars and Parts (Carl has provided lots of 1957 DeSoto parts. Be patient -- slow page load.)
Bishko's out-of-print auto manuals and brochures