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1956 DeSoto Fireflite Navigation
This 1956 DeSoto Indianapolis Pace car was a Fireflight convertible, which was distinguished by being trimmed with a DeSoto Adventurer interior, gold wheel covers, grill, and medallions. This example is one of approximately 25 remaining from a production run thought to be just over 100 vehicles.
This car is equipped with a rare 'Desotomatic' 15-jewel self-winding steering wheel watch made in Switzerland by Benrus. It has the first in-car highway Hi-Fi record player available only from Chrysler Corporation. Music plays for nearly 45 minutes on one side of the record.
1956 was the first year for DeSoto's pushbutton PowerFlight transmission, and the pace car was fitted with a dual quad 341 cubic inch Hemi V8 producing north of 320 horsepower. All pace cars were painted Gold and White, with a base price of $3,565.
This car is equipped with a rare 'Desotomatic' 15-jewel self-winding steering wheel watch made in Switzerland by Benrus. It has the first in-car highway Hi-Fi record player available only from Chrysler Corporation. Music plays for nearly 45 minutes on one side of the record.
1956 was the first year for DeSoto's pushbutton PowerFlight transmission, and the pace car was fitted with a dual quad 341 cubic inch Hemi V8 producing north of 320 horsepower. All pace cars were painted Gold and White, with a base price of $3,565.
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1956 DeSoto Fireflite Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the DeSoto Fireflite
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible Chassis#: 50386682 Sold for USD$187,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible Chassis#: 50368711 Sold for USD$143,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Pacesetter Convertible Chassis#: 50385872 Sold for USD$45,100 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1956 DESOTO FIREFLITE SEDAN Chassis#: 50368342 Sold for USD$9,350 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Fall Auction | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Pacesetter Convertible Chassis#: 50385872 Sold for USD$67,500 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sold for USD$22,000 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sold for USD$23,100 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Pacesetter Convertible Sold for USD$104,500 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
| 1956 Desoto Fireflight Sedan Sold for USD$9,075 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | |
| 1956 Desoto Fireflite Sold for USD$14,850 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
| 1956 Desoto Fireflite Convertible Sold for USD$121,000 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible Chassis#: 50381576 Sold for USD$100,100 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Adventurer Chassis#: 50386077 Sold for USD$45,100 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1956 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 50384411 Sold for USD$225,500 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Indy 500 Pace Car Sold for USD$175,000 2017 GAA : November | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Sold for USD$66,000 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Four-Door Sedan Sold for USD$4,070 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sold for USD$32,000 2017 Spring Carlisle Auction | |
| 1956 DE SOTO FIREFLITE Sold for USD$42,000 2016 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 60 | |
| 1956 DE SOTO FIREFLITE Sold for USD$42,000 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 |
DeSoto Fireflites That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 DeSoto Fireflite's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Convertible | 50381983 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $135,000 | $170,000 | |
| 1956 Desoto Fireflite Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $55,000 | |||
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $110,000 | $155,000 | $175,000 | |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Hemi | 50368342 | 2018 Silver Auctions Arizona : Fall Auction | $8,000 | ||
| 1956 Desoto Fireflite Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Hershey | $90,000 | |||
| 1956 Desoto Fireflite Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $125,000 | |||
| 1956 Desoto Pace Car Convertible | 50382605 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $145,000 | $175,000 | |
| 1956 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE | 50366059 | 2016 BarrettJackson : Northeast | |||
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite | 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | $140,000 | |||
| 1956 Desoto Fireflite Coupe | 62050931 | 2013 Russo & Steele Newport Beach | $57,500 | ||
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible | 2011 Leake Auction Dallas, Texas | $146,000 | |||
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible | 2011 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction | $267,500 | |||
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible | 2011 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction | $165,000 | |||
| 1956 DESOTO SPORTSMAN HARDTOP | 2011 Auctions America Spring Carlisle | $25,000 | |||
| 1956 Desoto Sportsman 2D | 2006 RM Auctions Michigan International Spring Classic Car Auction | $6,600 |
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