DeSoto Diplomat
Every DeSoto Diplomat generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1946–1962 1 generation · 1 published trims
- Power Evolution
- Specs below Lead trim figures per generation
- Catalogue Rarity
- 1 Epic 1 Epic
All 1 DeSoto Diplomat Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.

European taxi drivers in the late 1950s could special-order their Diplomat with a Perkins diesel installed on a Belgian assembly line.
Collectors Who Spotted the DeSoto Diplomat
No member has published a public street spot of the DeSoto Diplomat yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
DeSoto Diplomat Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomat (export; 1946–1962) | 1946–1962 | Epic | — | — | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
See a DeSoto Diplomat on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.