DeSoto Safety Check-List, advertisement for DeSoto automobile, 1955 | Britannica

[VOLUME UP] Miss DeSoto Vintage Hydroplane The Miss DeSoto is a world famos hydroplane that set several world records in the late 1950's and early 60's. It was lost sometime in the 70's and was not seen again until 2001 when Butch Bailey found the boat in major decay. After a 8 year restroation this was the boats first few laps on the water in its home town of Columbus Ohio. Motor - 1958 Hemi 410 cu. in. w/ Potvin Supercharger Year Built - 1956 by Henry Lauterbach Class - 7 liter Titles/Records