Guest DC2434 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Bought old farm just north of Kansas City and Desoto was in the barn. I am interested in any who may have more info on this vehicle and also willing to sell to first reasonable offer. Has motor in it but not sure status of the motor, also body is in excellent shape with very little rust. Look forward to some insight on this vehicle. Have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 1955 DeSoto Fireflite S-21....one of 10,313 made. Should have the 200 hp hemi engine in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Wash it and get back to us with some fresh pictures. These are very pretty cars when properly presented For Sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tentar Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I have some interest in the DeSoto. Pictures of the engine would be nice. Thanks, Bob auto@pa.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Grubbs Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I think non members can post to the forum at desoto.org after registering. Another board for Forward Look cars is forwardlook.net which is free and has a buy/sell area.If you're on facebook, try the group: The Ultimate 1955 and 1956 DeSoto Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC2434 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 What would be an acceptable offer on this car? I was offered a little north of $3k. Is that fair offer to take? Not a car collector just looking to get it out of the barn for a fair price.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Grubbs Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I paid $5K for a '56 2 door hardtop in much worse shape. I'd say at least $5k if it runs. No reason it shouldn't run if it turns over. However, it may have been parked for a mechanical reason, or not. But it looks to be in good condition for an unrestored '55. Any rust around the lower body panels and underside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC2434 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I paid $5K for a '56 2 door hardtop in much worse shape. I'd say at least $5k if it runs. No reason it shouldn't run if it turns over. However, it may have been parked for a mechanical reason, or not. But it looks to be in good condition for an unrestored '55. Any rust around the lower body panels and underside?No rust, except for a few little specks on the rear driver quarter panel. I have until sunday to take him up his offer? It doesnt run and i do not have keys and the elderly woman whom i bought the place from said she misplaced the title quite a few years back when her husband passed.. Unless i get another offer over the 3800 by then i suspect i will just go ahead and sell it to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Grubbs Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) There's something to be said in favor of a quick sell especially if you aren't particularly attached to the car. It's a nice one and anyone restoring it would do the engine anyway. The good condition of the steering wheel and upholstery are impressive. As is the rest of the car.Tell the buyer to check out Stellar Restorations in Windom KS. They do good work with DeSotos. Edited July 14, 2012 by William Grubbs made some corrections. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC2434 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 There's something to be said in favor of a quick sell especially if you aren't particularly attached to the car. It's a nice one and anyone restoring it would do the engine anyway. The good condition of the steering wheel and upholstery are impressive. As is the rest of the car.Tell the buyer to check out Stellar Restorations in Windom KS. They do good work with DeSotos.UPDATE:After 4 weeks of promising his transporter was doing trying to line up a few more items to transport on the way to pick up my vehicle for him...the buyer fell through. So I will be reposting this vehile for sale againwith updated "out of the barn" photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Grubbs Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) It would be worth your effort to clean it up a bit. It would be well worth your effort to get it to crank and drive which would get it into #4 territory where the prices are good. If the motor will turn by hand, change the oil and get some fuel to the carburetor. The condenser may be bad and it won't crank without a good one. I know of a '56 that cranked after sitting for over a decade.2dr Hardtop #5 condition: $1500 #4 condition: $5625 #4 Fair: runs and drives OK but needs work throughout the vehicle. Body shows signs of wear or previous restoration work. Any rust should be minimal and not in any structural areas. Cosmetics, body, and mechanics all need work to some degree.</pre>'55 Fireflite is a 291 4bbl of 200 hp. Edited July 31, 2012 by William Grubbs (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC2434 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 It would be worth your effort to clean it up a bit. It would be well worth your effort to get it to crank and drive which would get it into #4 territory where the prices are good. If the motor will turn by hand, change the oil and get some fuel to the carburetor. The condenser may be bad and it won't crank without a good one. I know of a '56 that cranked after sitting for over a decade.2dr Hardtop #5 condition: $1500 #4 condition: $5625 #4 Fair: runs and drives OK but needs work throughout the vehicle. Body shows signs of wear or previous restoration work. Any rust should be minimal and not in any structural areas. Cosmetics, body, and mechanics all need work to some degree.</PRE>'55 Fireflite is a 291 4bbl of 200 hp.Thanks William and to everyone who emailed me with questions/comments the car has been sold to Gas Monkey Garage. Thanks again these forums are geat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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