1956 DeSoto Fireflite Pacesetter

VIN: 50383348

$36,570

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Kruse Auctions

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2002

  • Lot

    803

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    50383348

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    16788 m

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    255

  • Induction

    1x4

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1955-1960 DeSoto Fireflite

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Indy Pace Car replica. 330 225hp Hemi, automatic, pushbutton radio, P W, P S, P B. 16 2 3rpm LP record player under dash with a giant alternator under the hood that looks like it came from Boulder Dam, with appropriate wiring. Just an exceptional automobile, a real showstopper. Clean underhood, spotless chassis, good paint, interior and chrome. Bodywork could be better: doors not flush, ripples on right side.

Market commentary

The bodywork shortcomings were willingly overlooked by all and sundry who were captivated by this delicious piece. Its just cool and so different in a world crowded with Chevys and Fords. Its a DeSoto, its rare, its cool and its different. Its also bought at a price appropriate to the market but a great intrinsic value. OK, I liked this car, even if in the field I thought it would bring high $20s.

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