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1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-Door Sedan; 291cu.in. V8 Hemi 200HP Pink/Black; Restored

Sale price: $19,999.00 Make an offer

Car location: United States

Seller's notes: "A few minor paint blemishes; water stain on headliner"

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Make:: DeSoto
Model:: Fireflite
Year:: 1955
Type:: Sedan
Color:: Emberglow (Pink) / Black
Mileage:: 62,439
Engine:: 291cu.in. V8 Hemi, gas, naturally aspirated
Transmission:: FireFlite Automatic
Fuel Type:: Gasoline
Trim:: 4-Door Sedan
Interior Color:: Light Pink / Black
Vehicle Title:: Clear
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1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-Door Sedan; 291cu.in. V8 Hemi 200HP Pink/Black; Restored for sale

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1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-Door Sedan; 291cu.in. V8 Hemi 200HP Pink/Black; Restored Photo

1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-Door Sedan; 291cu.in. V8 Hemi 200HP Pink/Black; Restored

291-cid. 200 hp Fire Flite V-8 Hemi engine Power Flite automatic transmission Dash-mounted shift controls Two-tone Emberglow and Black Complimentary interior Beautiful exterior brightwork Power windows. brakes and steering Chrome wire wheels and whitewall tires Dash-mounted clock and radio Factory owner's manual and dealer brochure

The 1955 De Soto was longer. wider and sleeker than any previously seen. The line was designed with a youthful verve and spirit with its graceful exterior contours in bright colors. The De Soto was equally new on the inside. The Power Flite automatic transmission was operated by an intriguing Flite-Control lever mounted on the dashboard. The dashboard was dramatically styled with a dual-cockpit theme. Glistening modern hardware was fashioned to enhance the overall styling theme.

Even the view out was improved with De Soto's first “Horizon” wrap-around windshield. Riding in a '55 De Soto was an experience. The engine was whisper quiet and the ride spectacularly smooth. The car is barely five-feet high and is exceedingly long and beautiful.

The Fireflite has been restored.

It is powered by its 291-cid. 200-hp Fireflite V-8 Hemi engine that is connected to a Power Flite automatic transmission that is operated via the dash-mounted Flite-Control lever to the right of the steering wheel. The two-tone colors of Emberglow and Black are striking and are complimented by a similarly themed interior. The car is enhanced by power windows. steering and brakes plus a radio and dash-mounted clock.

The brightwork is distinctive. beautiful and seen in abundance – quite fitting for this era. Dual mirrors. elegant badging and chrome wire wheels with wide whitewall tires complete the elegant. yet sporty package.

Some extra chrome pieces are located in the trunk.

There are a few paint dings in front and a dime-sized touch-up on the rear passenger door.