Icon Derelict DeSoto | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Icon Automobile |
Production | 2012 |
Designer | Jonathan Ward |
Body and chassis | |
Related |
1952 Chrysler Town & Country 1952 DeSoto Sedan |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 6.1L SRT OHV 16-valve V8 |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
The Icon Derelict DeSoto is a one-off rat rod, modified from a standard 1952 Chrysler Town & Country by ICON. It uses a Chrysler Hemi V8 engine, and features the front end from a DeSoto.
The Derelict DeSoto was originally built as a Chrysler Town & Country Wagon in 1952, but was rebuilt by Icon into a rat rod as part of their Derelict line. [1] The car features the front end from a 1952 DeSoto sedan, whilst it retains the Town & Country's original rear end. [2] The standard Chrysler Hemi V8 engine was replaced by a 6.1-litre, 425 hp (317 kW; 431 PS) SRT Hemi V8, as used in the Dodge Challenger SRT-8; a 6-speed automatic transmission was also fitted. [3]
Hot Rod Magazine tested the car in April 2011, and were generally positive. [3] They praised the car's reliability and driveability, although David Freiburger criticized the placement of the fly-by-wire throttle, and both testers criticized the cupholders. [3] In 2012, it was featured on an episode of Jay Leno's Garage. [1]
Icon Derelict DeSoto | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Icon Automobile |
Production | 2012 |
Designer | Jonathan Ward |
Body and chassis | |
Related |
1952 Chrysler Town & Country 1952 DeSoto Sedan |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 6.1L SRT OHV 16-valve V8 |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
The Icon Derelict DeSoto is a one-off rat rod, modified from a standard 1952 Chrysler Town & Country by ICON. It uses a Chrysler Hemi V8 engine, and features the front end from a DeSoto.
The Derelict DeSoto was originally built as a Chrysler Town & Country Wagon in 1952, but was rebuilt by Icon into a rat rod as part of their Derelict line. [1] The car features the front end from a 1952 DeSoto sedan, whilst it retains the Town & Country's original rear end. [2] The standard Chrysler Hemi V8 engine was replaced by a 6.1-litre, 425 hp (317 kW; 431 PS) SRT Hemi V8, as used in the Dodge Challenger SRT-8; a 6-speed automatic transmission was also fitted. [3]
Hot Rod Magazine tested the car in April 2011, and were generally positive. [3] They praised the car's reliability and driveability, although David Freiburger criticized the placement of the fly-by-wire throttle, and both testers criticized the cupholders. [3] In 2012, it was featured on an episode of Jay Leno's Garage. [1]