07-31-2009, 02:29 PM
Dave, just did a quick Google - best I can find is the "Golden Lion" was the ultimate engine option in DeSoto, Chrysler, and possibly Dodge and Imperial, late '50s to early '60s - a 383 or 413 cu.in. v-8 (painted gold) with two 4-barrel carbs and loooonnng cast ram-intake runner manifolds (24+ inches to the heads). The DeSoto "Adventurer" series might have been ordered with this plant. With your car knowledge, I'm sure you would recognize the old Chrysler "Long-Ram" motors, but couldn't find any labeling outside the car - you'll have to "open the hood" to tell ! Bob C.
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