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1958 DeSoto Firesweep Convertible Coupe

    The Firesweep was DeSoto's lowest-priced convertible model in 1958. Measuring 216 inches in length, the Firesweep wore its space-age 'Forward Look' styling well. This is one of only 700 convertibles built and is believed to be one of only twelve surviving examples.

    Loaded with rare and special equipment, this Firesweep features the Spring Special dress-up package, which includes bright filler panels in the side sweeps and chrome strips on the rear deck. A seldom-seen novelty is the Benrus self-winding watch located in the center of the steering wheel. And if that's not special enough, there is a factory-optional under-dash record player, with records provided by Chrysler.

    Performance worthy of the Firesweep name is provided by a 280 horsepower 350 cubic-inch Wedge V8 engine backed by the Torque-Flite automatic transmission with pushbutton controls.

    Situated between Chrysler and Dodge in the late-fifties Chrysler Corporation hierarchy, DeSoto faced intense competitive pressure from above and below in 1958. In an attempt to broadly cover the market, four series of DeSoto were offered for '58. This included the most economical Firesweep, the mid-level Firedome, the luxury-level Fireflight, and the high-performance Adventurer. In an interesting move, convertibles were offered in each series.

    Following a severely disappointing year in 1958, DeSoto sales continued to decline in 1959 and 1960. After a brief run of 1961 models, the marque was discontinued.

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    1958 DeSoto Firesweep Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the DeSoto Firesweep

    (Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
    1958 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman
    Sold for USD$46,200
      2019 Mecum : Indianpolis
     
    1958 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman
    Sold for USD$28,500
      2016 GAA : July 2016
     
    1958 DESOTO FIRESWEEP CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: LS16662
    Sold for USD$69,850
      2014 Barrett-Jackson - Reno Tahoe
     
    1958 DeSoto Firesweep Convertible
    Sold for USD$25,300
      2014 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale
     
    1958 DeSoto Firesweep Convertible
    Sold for USD$27,500
      2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
     
    1958 DESOTO FIRESWEEP
    Sold for USD$82,500
      2011 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction
     
    1958 DeSoto Sportsman Fireflite
    Chassis#: LS310417
    Sold for USD$34,000
      2011 Silver Auction - Carson City
     
    1958 Desoto Firesweep Convertible
    Sold for USD$200,000
      2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction - 24th Year
     
    1958 Desoto Firesweep Convertible
    Sold for USD$157,300
      2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction
     
    1958 DeSoto Firesweep Convertible
    Chassis#: LS19633
    Sold for USD$154,000
      2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company
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    DeSoto Firesweeps That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1958 DeSoto Firesweep's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1958 DeSoto Firesweep ConvertibleLS125512011 Russo and Steele Monterey Auction   

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    1958 DeSoto Firesweep

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