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2026 HAN Collector Car Auction

1936 DeSoto Coach Built Taxi

LOT #: ---
STATUS: To be Auctioned
SECTION: Friday
YEAR: 1936
MAKE: DeSoto
MODEL: Airstream
STYLE: S1 Coach Built Taxi
ENGINE: Straight 6
TRANS: Manual
COLOR: Tan
INTERIOR: Brown

Highlights

  • RARE 1936 DeSoto Custom Airstream S-1 Taxicab Out of Harrahs Museum
  • Coachwork by Briggs
  • Chassis no. 5998379
  • Engine no. S133307
  • Entered the famous Harrah's collection in 1970
  • Subsequently restored by the Harrah's crew
  • Maintained in a museum setting until recently
  • 241.5ci L-Head Inline Six-Cylinder
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Coil Spring Independent Front Suspension
  • Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring Rear Suspension
  • * One of a single record-size order of 2,200 built
  • * Cosmetically restored in its original configuration
  • The first application of a sliding "Sunshine" roof in a U.S. production car
  • * Complete with taxicab equipment
  • In museum condition
  • Non running car right now
ALL ODOMETER READINGS ARE ASSUMED NOT ACTUAL OR EXCEED THEIR MECHANICAL LIMITS UNLESS STATED ACTUAL MILES BY THE SELLER.

Auction Details

DATE: August 6th - 8th, 2026
LOCATION:
Reno/Sparks Convention Center
4590 South Virginia St
Reno, NV

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