Equipment
330/255hp, dual quads, pushbutton automatic, steering wheel hub self-winding DeSotomatic clock, chrome wire wheels, whitewalls, pushbutton radio.
Condition
Consistently excellent cosmetics outside, inside and underneath. Freshly restored and better than new without going too far.
Market commentary
This was the right year to bring a beautifully restored, rare DeSoto convertible to WestWorld, playing off the publicity generated by the sale of three Adventurer convertibles later on Saturday. Placing this Fireflite convertible first was something of a risk but it paid off in a superior price that even beat one of the Adventurers. Maybe it was the clock?