1956 DeSoto Firedome
DeSoto
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Chevrolet Corvette C1 ($3,118-$3,118)
Ford Thunderbird ($3,150-$3,150)
Dodge Coronet ($2,160-$2,785)
Chevrolet Bel Air ($2,022-$2,700)
Mercury Montclair ($2,630-$2,898)
Mercury Monterey ($2,550-$2,975)
Studebaker Golden Hawk ($3,060-$3,060)
Porsche 356A ($3,210-$5,900)
Dodge Custom Royal ($2,580-$2,880)
Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 ($2,995-$3,280)
Average Auction Sale: $25,551
Ford Thunderbird ($3,150-$3,150)
Dodge Coronet ($2,160-$2,785)
Chevrolet Bel Air ($2,022-$2,700)
Mercury Montclair ($2,630-$2,898)
Mercury Monterey ($2,550-$2,975)
Studebaker Golden Hawk ($3,060-$3,060)
Porsche 356A ($3,210-$5,900)
Dodge Custom Royal ($2,580-$2,880)
Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 ($2,995-$3,280)
Average Auction Sale: $25,551
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Price Comparison
1956 DeSoto Firedome Price Range: $2,680 - $3,320
$3,028 - $3,564
$3,680
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
Industry Production
| #1 | #2 | #3 | DeSoto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Ford (1,338,790) | Chevrolet (1,318,014) | Volkswagen (807,488) | 3,034 |
| 1960 | Chevrolet (1,653,168) | Ford (1,439,370) | Toyota (1,068,321) | 26,081 |
| 1959 | Chevrolet (1,462,140) | Ford (1,450,953) | Volkswagen (575,407) | 45,734 |
| 1958 | Chevrolet (1,142,460) | Ford (987,945) | Volkswagen (451,526) | 49,445 |
| 1957 | Ford (1,676,449) | Chevrolet (1,505,910) | Plymouth (726,009) | 126,514 |
| 1956 | Chevrolet (1,567,117) | Ford (1,408,478) | Buick (572,024) | 109,442 |
| 1955 | Chevrolet (1,704,667) | Ford (1,451,157) | Buick (738,814) | 115,485 |
| 1954 | Ford (1,165,942) | Chevrolet (1,143,561) | Plymouth (463,148) | 76,580 |
| 1953 | Chevrolet (1,346,475) | Ford (1,247,542) | Plymouth (650,451) | 132,104 |
| 1952 | Chevrolet (818,142) | Ford (671,733) | Plymouth (396,000) | 88,000 |
| 1951 | Chevrolet (1,229,986) | Ford (1,013,381) | Plymouth (611,000) | 106,000 |
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