Skip to content
New Globe Magazine - Click Here
New Globe Magazine - Click Here
Fast UK Mainland Delivery

£2.95 Under £20, £4.95 Over £20

Any questions?

Phone: 020 3887 7802

Join Collectors Club

For Exclusive Savings

Free First Delivery

Sign Up To Newsletter Today

Oxford Diecast Desoto Suburban 1946-48 Butterfly Blue and Crystal Gray 1:87 Scale

Oxford Diecast Desoto Suburban 1946-48 Butterfly Blue and Crystal Gray 1:87 Scale

Product Code: 87DS46004
7 reviews |
£9.95

The DeSoto Suburban represents the car first made in the USA, post World War Two, in 1946, modelled on the car manufacturer’s previous long wheelbase DeSoto cars. Also different from its predecessors, it had four doors and could seat eight people, which had great appeal for families and also provided an opportunity for use as a taxi cab. Weighing nearly two tons, the DeSoto was powered by a Chrysler inline 6 cylinder engine, promising a smooth ride for its occupants. Most DeSotos were fitted with a luggage rack at production stage, providing an additional luggage facility. Such was its popularity and unrivalled attraction, it went on being produced until 1954.

 This 1:87 scale DeSoto appears in dark blue with contrasting upper body, roof and roof rack sides in gray - to quote its US spelling - and a wealth of chrome. The roof rack base is light brown and is storing two suitcases, one silver grey and the other a dark oxblood red.  The interior and the steering wheel are silver grey too. Our DeSoto is registered TL.5839 in Manitoba 46.

It comes on a plinth, with a clear case lid and Oxford Automobile wrap.

Become a member and save on Oxford Vehicles Join Today

1:87 scale means that this is 87 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)

For a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow this link.

Placing an Order

Orders can be placed online, by phone or by post. The UK Postal address for orders is: Oxford Diecast, PO Box 62, Swansea, SA1 4YA. As well as accepting sterling cheques we accept Euro cheques (over 50 euros) and US$ cheques (over 50 dollars).

Delivery Timelines

For all UK/EU/USA and ROW orders we aim to despatch the same day.
Please allow 3-5 working days from despatch for delivery to the UK.
Please allow 5-7 working days from despatch for delivery to EU.
Please allow 7-14 working days from despatch for delivery to USA and ROW.
Allow 28 days before claiming.

Delivery Cost Overview

Delivery Delivery Rate Membership Rate
UK, under £20.00 Delivery Rate: £2.95 Membership Rate: £2.95
UK, £20.00 and over Delivery Rate: £4.95 Membership Rate: £2.95
EU, under £20.00 Delivery Rate: £5.95 Membership Rate: £4.95
EU, £20.00 - £60.00 Delivery Rate: £6.95 Membership Rate: £4.95
EU, £60.00 and over Delivery Rate: £11.95 Membership Rate: £4.95
USA, under £20.00 Delivery Rate: £6.95 Membership Rate: £5.95
USA, £20.00 - £60.00 Delivery Rate: £7.95 Membership Rate: £5.95
USA, £60.00 and over Delivery Rate: £12.95 Membership Rate: £5.95
Rest of the world, under £20.00 Delivery Rate: £7.95 Membership Rate: £6.95
Rest of the world, £20.00 - £60.00 Delivery Rate: £8.95 Membership Rate: £6.95
Rest of the world, £60.00 and over Delivery Rate: £13.95 Membership Rate: £6.95

UK Memberships

Associate Membership - UK

£10.00 - renews annually
  • FREE Issues of “The Globe” Club Magazine per year.
  • Regular Updates of all NEW releases.
  • Postage to UK Addresses £2.95 on all orders.

Platinum Membership - UK

£16.00 - renews annually
  • FREE Issues of "The Globe" Club Magazine per year.
  • Regular Updates of all NEW releases.
  • Postage to UK Addresses - £2.95 on all orders.
  • FREE Christmas Vehicle Each Year.
  • FREE Copy of the Oxford Review - issued each year between June and August. This contains a review of the previous year's releases.
  • Special Purchasing on qualifying Oxford Vehicles, Buy 4 for 3 - Lowest Price Model is FREE.

All Other memberships

Platinum Membership - Europe

£22.00 - renews annually
  • FREE Issues of "The Globe" Club Magazine per year.
  • Regular Updates of all NEW releases.
  • Postage to European Addresses - £5.95 on all orders.
  • FREE Christmas Vehicle Each Year.
  • FREE Copy of the Oxford Review - issued each year between June and August. This contains a review of the previous year's releases.
  • Special Purchasing on qualifying Oxford Vehicles, Buy 4 for 3 - Lowest Price Model is FREE.

    Platinum Membership - US

    £22.00 - renews annually
    • FREE Issues of "The Globe" Club Magazine per year.
    • Regular Updates of all NEW releases.
    • Postage to US Addresses - £5.95 on all orders.
    • FREE Christmas Vehicle Each Year.
    • FREE Copy of the Oxford Review - issued each year between June and August. This contains a review of the previous year's releases.
    • Special Purchasing on qualifying Oxford Vehicles, Buy 4 for 3 - Lowest Price Model is FREE.

    Platinum Membership - Rest of World

    £25.00 - renews annually
    • FREE Issues of "The Globe" Club Magazine per year.
    • Regular Updates of all NEW releases.
    • Postage to rest of world - £6.95 on all orders.
    • FREE Christmas Vehicle Each Year.
    • FREE Copy of the Oxford Review - issued each year between June and August. This contains a review of the previous year's releases.
    • Special Purchasing on qualifying Oxford Vehicles, Buy 4 for 3 - Lowest Price Model is FREE.
    Customer Reviews
    5.0 Based on 7 Reviews
    5 ★
    100% 
    7
    4 ★
    0% 
    0
    3 ★
    0% 
    0
    2 ★
    0% 
    0
    1 ★
    0% 
    0
    Write a Review Ask a Question

    Thank you for submitting a review!

    Your input is very much appreciated. Share it with your friends so they can enjoy it too!

    Filter Reviews:
    MW
    02/03/2024
    Michael W.
    United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    De Soto Suburban

    A fine model of a car I was familiar with in the USA in the 1970s when some of them were still around (our neighbour had one).. The suitcases and rack on the roof are a very nice touch. It will go well at the passenger station on my upcoming US HO railroad layout.

    Oxford Diecast Desoto Suburban 1946-48 Butterfly Blue and Crystal Gray 1:87 Scale
    Share   |   Facebook  •  Twitter
    Was this helpful?  0    0
    SC
    06/03/2023
    Stephen C.
    United States United States
    I recommend this product

    Desoto on vacation

    Looks great on my railroad sitting at the gas pump of a filling station.

    Oxford Diecast Desoto Suburban 1946-48 Butterfly Blue and Crystal Gray
    Share   |   Facebook  •  Twitter
    Was this helpful?  0    0
    WS
    07/12/2022
    William S.
    United States United States
    I recommend this product

    Well wrapped

    Excellent!!!!!!

    Oxford Diecast Desoto Suburban 1946-48 Butterfly Blue and Crystal Gray
    Share   |   Facebook  •  Twitter
    Was this helpful?  0    0
    TS
    16/10/2022
    Tom S.
    United States United States

    HO vehicle

    Outstanding detail

    Oxford Diecast Desoto Suburban 1946-48 Butterfly Blue and Crystal Gray
    Share   |   Facebook  •  Twitter
    Was this helpful?  0    0
    BL
    18/08/2022
    Brad L.
    United States United States
    I recommend this product

    Realistic mini autos

    Awesome product to enhance my model railroad era scenes.

    Oxford Diecast Desoto Suburban 1946-48 Butterfly Blue and Crystal Gray
    Share   |   Facebook  •  Twitter
    Was this helpful?  0    0
    TO
    16/08/2022
    THADDIUS O.
    United States United States
    I recommend this product

    Review of Oxford vehicles

    They all look super great. They were for HO model railroading projects in the future. I don't have a time line of when they will be used. Too much going on for now.

    Oxford Diecast Desoto Suburban 1946-48 Butterfly Blue and Crystal Gray
    Share   |   Facebook  •  Twitter
    Was this helpful?  0    0
    SG
    11/08/2022
    Steven G.
    United States United States
    I recommend this product

    keep bringing us new vehicles

    I love your vehicles they are excellent and the price is amazing .I would love to see a 1959 CHEVY IMPALLA done next.thanks

    Oxford Diecast Desoto Suburban 1946-48 Butterfly Blue and Crystal Gray
    Share   |   Facebook  •  Twitter
    Was this helpful?  0    0