The DeSoto Powermaster Six, produced primarily during the late 1930s and 1940s, is a notable classic American automobile known for its robust inline six-cylinder engine and stylish design. It was positioned as a mid-priced car offering a balance of performance, comfort, and value in the pre- and post-World War II era. The Powermaster Six's various generations featured subtle design evolution with improvements in size, powertrain, and interior amenities, reflecting the automotive trends of the era. Today, it remains a cherished example of vintage American automotive engineering and design.
Discontinued Generations
1954 DeSoto Powermaster Six 8-Passenger (facelift 1954)
1650 mm
L:5686 mm | W:1972 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1953-1954
- Model Year: 1954
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 5686 mm223.9 in
- Width: 1972 mm77.6 in
- Height: 1650 mm65.0 in
1954 DeSoto Powermaster Six All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954)
1632 mm
L:5439 mm | W:1972 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1953-1954
- Model Year: 1954
Body Style: Wagon
- Length: 5439 mm214.1 in
- Width: 1972 mm77.6 in
- Height: 1632 mm64.3 in
1953 DeSoto Powermaster Six 4-Door Sedan
1632 mm
L:5448 mm | W:1969 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1952-1954
- Model Year: 1953
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 5420-5448 mm213.4-214.5 in
- Width: 1963-1969 mm77.3-77.5 in
- Height: 1588-1632 mm62.5-64.3 in
1953 DeSoto Powermaster Six Club Coupe
1632 mm
L:5448 mm | W:1969 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1952-1954
- Model Year: 1953
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 5420-5448 mm213.4-214.5 in
- Width: 1963-1969 mm77.3-77.5 in
- Height: 1588-1632 mm62.5-64.3 in
1953 DeSoto Powermaster Six 8-Passenger
1620 mm
L:5699 mm | W:1963 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1952-1953
- Model Year: 1953
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 5699 mm224.4 in
- Width: 1963 mm77.3 in
- Height: 1620 mm63.8 in
1953 DeSoto Powermaster Six All-Steel Station Wagon
1588 mm
L:5404 mm | W:1963 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1952-1953
- Model Year: 1953
Body Style: Wagon
- Length: 5404 mm212.8 in
- Width: 1963 mm77.3 in
- Height: 1588 mm62.5 in
1953 DeSoto Powermaster Six Sportsman Coupe
1588 mm
L:5420 mm | W:1963 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1952-1953
- Model Year: 1953
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 5420 mm213.4 in
- Width: 1963 mm77.3 in
- Height: 1588 mm62.5 in
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