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The same owner has owned this 1955 DeSoto V-8 for 54 years. The car was purchased new in 1955 and remained with the owner its entire life. The car has its original documentation including title, registration, and monthly installment payment records.
This was the first year of the 'Forward Look' by Virgil Exner. Currently, it shows 26,000 original miles. It has its original interior with period seat covers installed by the dealer. There is a 'Flite-Control' shifter and it has never been used in the winter.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2009
This was the first year of the 'Forward Look' by Virgil Exner. Currently, it shows 26,000 original miles. It has its original interior with period seat covers installed by the dealer. There is a 'Flite-Control' shifter and it has never been used in the winter.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2009
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1955 DeSoto Fireflite Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the DeSoto Fireflite
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible Chassis#: 50343730 Sold for USD$44,800 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan Sold for USD$24,200 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 50359488 Sold for USD$51,700 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Custom Sold for USD$95,700 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sold for USD$7,500 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman Chassis#: 50359793 Sold for USD$23,100 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite Convertible Chassis#: 50353457 Sold for USD$44,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sold for USD$13,500 2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring | |
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite Convertible Sold for USD$68,000 2017 Mecum : Portland | |
| 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE Sold for USD$26,250 2017 McCormick's - # 62 | |
| 1955 DE SOTO FIREFLITE Chassis#: 50359793 Sold for USD$23,100 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sold for USD$9,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 50343730 Sold for USD$55,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
| 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$66,000 2014 Mecum - Austin | |
| 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE SPORTSMAN 2 DOOR HARDTOP Chassis#: 62046463 Sold for USD$28,600 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction |   |
| 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 50343730 Sold for USD$71,500 2013 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas | |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Four-Door Sedan Sold for USD$28,050 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Four-Door Sedan Sold for USD$18,700 2013 Auctions America - California | |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible Sold for USD$76,000 2013 Leake Car Auctions - Tulsa Ok | |
| 1955 DE SOTO FIREFLITE SPORTSMAN 2 DOOR HARDTOP Chassis#: 50359653 Sold for USD$17,600 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale |
DeSoto Fireflites That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 DeSoto Fireflite's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan | 50363889 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $25,000 | ||
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan | 50363889 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $22,000 | ||
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Custom | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $75,000 | |||
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite | 2016 Mecum Portland | $27,500 | |||
| 1955 Desoto Sportsman Coupe | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $105,000 | |||
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite | 2015 Mecum : Kansas City Spring | $35,000 | |||
| 1955 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE | 2014 Mecum Dallas | $72,500 | |||
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite Convertible | 55243154 | 2014 Russo & Steele Scottsdale | |||
| 1955 Desoto Fireflight | 2013 Mecum Auctions Dallas 2013 | $16,000 | |||
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman 345/345 HP, Automatic | 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | $32,000 | |||
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman | 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis | $32,000 | |||
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Four-Door Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $26,000 | |||
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite Convertible | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $64,000 | |||
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite Convertible | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kansas City MO | $83,500 | |||
| 1955 Desoto Fireflite Convertible 291/255 HP, Automatic | 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX | $57,500 | |||
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Four-Door Sedan | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | ||||
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflight Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | $62,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman 2 DR | 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $10,500 |
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