Price reduced $8,000!! This is an older restoration of the rare
1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville hardtop coupe. This is said to be a
rust free California car since new and was for years exhibited at a
museum in the Sacramento area. We were told that the previous owner
invested about $45,000 in the restoration, including mechanical
rebuilds, a full repaint and all leather upholstery. It is now in a
presentable touring car condition and it performs well with the
original drivetrain and components throughout. We love the black
and gold paint and all the very stylish chrome and stainless steel
details. The paint is in very nice condition. We recently wet
sanded it to make it mirror smooth and highly polished. The present
owner had a full service performed and has driven it for extended
periods, so we are very comfortable with the drivetrain. It runs,
drives and stops very well and has a solid road feel. The Firedome
model features the 330 ci hemi V8 with 230 hp. It transmits its
power through the two speed Powerflight automatic transmission. We
love the push button controls for the transmission. This DeSoto
also features power steering and power brakes. The chrome and
stainless are not in show condition. There are some scratches on
the stainless and one ornament in the front of the car is cracked.
The interior upholstery is newer and is from three types of
leather. The tan is a suede leather that looks very cool! The
interior is black, tan and white and looks every bit 1956!! The
interior dash has everything working well but the trim has some
pitting that can be seen in the photo gallery. The wheels are a
chrome wire wheel that look to be an aftermarket variety. They
appear as new and have the DeSoto center medallion. The DeSoto is
ready to tour and enjoy!! For more details and information, please
call or text Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. The Seville can be inspected at our San
Marcos, CA showroom.
