The No. 68 Executive Inspection Car easily ranks as one of Lionel’s most unique products in this genre.

A classic adaptation of the then popular "fin - mobile," it was based on the design of the 1958 DeSoto station wagon. However, the name "DeSoto" was not painted on the sides which were colored RED and CREME. It came with a two-position E-unit. A chrome knob on the top was used to turn off the unit. The head and tail lights were lighted, and this unit was cataloged from 1958 until 1961.