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.
| 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 |
Specification
editThe 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]
Reception
editHot 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]
References
edit- ^ a b Bowman, Zach (18 September 2012). "Icon Derelict DeSoto cools its heels in Jay Leno's Garage". Autoblog. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- ^ Greene, Benjamin (22 February 2011). "Hot Rod magazine to feature Icon's Derelict". duPont Registry. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ a b c David Freiburger, Rob Kinnan (April 2011). "The Derelict - 1952 Chrysler Town & Country - Beauty In The Beast". Hot Rod Magazine. Retrieved 21 September 2013.