Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics is proud to present this absolutely exceptional
and stunning mostly all original survivor example of this virtually
all stock and completely rust and accident free 1957 De Soto
Firesweep Sportsman 6 passenger 2 Door Hardtop with it's original
325 CID 245HP V8 engine matched to it's original push button
automatic transmission in its original factory 'Samoa Green over
Sunburst Yellow' factory color paint (code 4SKS) and its correct
original factory specification 'Green Nugget Tweed Cloth amp;
Vinyl' interior (Trim Code 515) with reportedly and believed to be
46K original miles!Finished in it's very striking original factory
two-tone 'Samoa Green over Sunburst Yellow' color paint with its
rare all original specification factory 'Green Nugget Tweed Cloth
amp; Vinyl' interior and trim! The original factory options of the
car included:325 CID 2 BBL 245HP V8 EngineTorqueflite Automatic
TransmissionHeater amp; DefrosterGreen Nugget Tweed Cloth amp;
Vinyl all original spec interiorAir Foam Seat cushionsColor Keyed
Full Floor CarpetingVariable Speed Windshield wipersBackup
lightsStainless steel bodyside amp; window moldingsRoof Molding
packageSide Body Color SweepFull wheel coversAM radio with
antennaElectric clockConstant control power steeringThe car looks
extremely striking in it's original factory 'Samoa Green over
Sunburst Yellow' color paint and the correct factory original
specification interior is both rich and unblemished and the whole
interior is also in quite exceptional and mostly completely
original condition throughout! All the original chromework is also
in very beautiful condition with no pitting and the original spare
wheel and jack is in the trunk. The original 325 cid 245HP V8
cylinder engine is extremely strong and powerful and this
particular car drives magnificently - must be driven to be believed
- drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes
or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any
modern day car a run for it's money!Designed by the legendary
Virgil Exner in 1955, the 'Forward Look' design of the De Soto with
a snappy two-tone paint job and a list of features that would make
any automaker proud. From it's inception in 1928 De Soto had always
built cars that were distinguishable from their similar Chrysler
cousins. The DeSoto was arguably always more exciting and sportier
looking than any of the standard Ford's and Chevrolet's as the
model was graced with bright backswept fender ornaments which
encompassed the headlights and large chrome lined color sweeps
which extended the length of the car with even more trim affixed to
the lower rocker panels. This is one very rare and highly desirable
and collectible unabused example of one of the most outstanding
designs of the late fifties, these high quality and extraordinarily
unique cars were built to be able to complete long distances both
quickly, powered by Chrysler's large 325 cid V8 engine matched to
the legendary Torqueflite automatic transmission, and in supreme
luxury for the ultimate drive and in the utmost of room and
comfort, of any all American luxury car! This is therefore one very
desirable and collectible car for any classic American car
collector or obviously any De Soto or Chrysler enthusiast to add to
his collection and a sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate
over the years for any classic American car collector!
