West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
and striking and mostly unrestored survivor example of this 1959
DeSoto Firesweep 361/290HP CID V8 4 door Sedan 6 passenger in a
striking 'Caribbean Blue' factory color paint with a stainless
steel body side and a 'White' roof with then 3 speed 'Torqueflite'
push button automatic transmission with factory options including
all original nylon & vinyl interior trim, foam seat
cushions, full floor carpeting, window moldings, full wheel
covers.By 1959 Chrysler had incorporated DeSoto under its marketing
and design team and introduced several new engineering features
including the 383 CID V8 being introduced as the top-of-the-line
engine providing a 350HP rating in the Adventurer series. The front
headlights were set in hooded front fenders like the Chrysler
although the grille and bumper arrangements remained different. The
'Panoramic' rear window was available on the Firedome Sportsman
models. Inside all new 'Fashion Vogue' interior colors and fabrics
were introduced along with a restyled instrument panel. Topping off
the dashboard was an instrument panel safety cushion which came
standard on the Firedome's and Fireflite's and optional on the
other modles. Gauges were grouped in front of the driver with a
horizontally mounted 'Safety Color Accuribbon' speedometer that
changed colors as the speed increased. It was Green at 30mph, White
at 30-50mph and Red when over 50mph! This was to be the very last
year for the Firesweep and Firedome series and all convertibles and
station wagons, Sportsman hardtops and high performance 4 BBL
Adventurer's. This was the last year too for body-on-frame
construction before being replaced by unibody for the
end-of-the-line models in 1960. The 361/290HP V8 engine is
extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent!
This particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - it must
really be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - a truly
remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for
it's money! This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving
example of a rare and absolutely beautiful and quite exceptional
mostly all original and unrestored survivor 1959 DeSoto Firesweep 4
door sedan which is a perfect car for the DeSoto enthusiast who
would appreciate it's rare authentic originality or simply a great
daily driving and turn-key ready example of one very fine classic
1950's American classic car for any classic American classic car
collector!
Vehicle Details
1959 Desoto Firesweep
Listing ID:CC-1937200
Price:$37,500
Location:Torrance, California
Year:1959
Make:DeSoto
Model:Firesweep
Exterior Color:Blue
Interior Color:Blue
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:24615
Stock Number:113431
VIN:M412113431
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