De Soto S64L
Built: 1957 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1957
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De Soto S64L (1957) – a commercial vehicle from the American Chrysler brand, with a six-cylinder engine and a gross weight of 3,335 kg
De Soto was a brand of the American Chrysler Corporation, founded in 1928, which until 1961 offered passenger cars and, in some versions, commercial vehicles in the mid-price segment. Within Chrysler's brand hierarchy, De Soto sat in price between Dodge and the Chrysler brand itself. The S64L type registered here dates from 1957, towards the end of the brand's production period.
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For this model the register lists a six-cylinder engine, a gross weight of 3,335 kg against a kerb weight of 2,660 kg, giving a payload of 675 kg. The wheelbase is 3,580 mm, the width 2,100 mm, and the vehicle runs on four wheels.
With a gross weight just under 3.5 tonnes, the S64L sits in the light commercial vehicle class, typical in the 1950s for professional distribution transport in North America. The six-cylinder engine matched the common engine size for a vehicle of this size at the time and was tuned for smooth running rather than high output.
For a vehicle this old, the condition of corrosion on the frame, wings and loading bed matters most, along with the condition of the six-cylinder engine and its ancillaries. Since the brand has not been produced since 1961, spare parts are available only through the specialist classic-vehicle parts market, often through clubs and associations dedicated to Chrysler vehicles of the period.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells De Soto S64L
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,100 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 3,580 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,660 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,335 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the De Soto S64L weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,660 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the De Soto S64L?
3,335 kg.
What engine does the De Soto S64L have?
6 cylinders.
When was the De Soto S64L built?
Production years: 1957.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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