As an American automaker under the Chrysler brand, DeSoto made automobiles from 1928 to 1961. Chrysler started DeSoto just before the acquisition of the Dodge Brothers with the intention of making DeSoto an entry-level product. Even after acquiring Dodge, DeSoto production continued as a mid-price and entry-level brand until its demise.By the 1950s, many DeSoto … Continue reading Preserving the Nearly Extinct 1959 DeSoto Firesweep Explorer Wagon