6T-FinSeeker 1,084 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) For sale on Facebook: 1959 DeSoto Fireflight Sportsman 2-Door Hardtop in Greenville, RI - $18,500 - Call Tom: 401 651 22 nine five Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1321382458213455/ Seller's Description: 1959 DeSoto Fireflight Sportsman 2-Door Hardtop Good condition Driven 61,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Purple · Interior color: Gray This is a 1959 DeSoto Fireflight Sportsman. Just under 1,200 made. Nice driver. 383 Engine. Original color called Heather Blue Metallic. Edited December 2, 2020 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
plymouthcranbrook 1,032 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Oh my! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,756 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Sweet ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 4,446 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 My heart...be still! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
kingrudy 312 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 IMHO a reasonable price for a car with plenty of style. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
neil morse 1,639 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Looks like a very nice car, but something doesn't seem right. I see Tom Laferriere's name on all the photos, but if you go to Tom's website, the car is not listed. Scam? Just saying. Link to post Share on other sites
Fossil 516 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, neil morse said: I see Tom Laferriere's name on all the photos, but if you go to Tom's website, the car is not listed. Is it possible the seller is reusing photos from when they purchased it some time ago? Link to post Share on other sites
neil morse 1,639 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Fossil said: Is it possible the seller is reusing photos from when they purchased it some time ago? Yeah, I wondered the same thing. I didn't mean to be casting aspersions -- I just thought it was odd. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Laferriere 106 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 You guys are awesome and pretty sharp. I just listed this car yesterday on Facebook, I have not had a chance to write the full description or get it on my website. But my phone has been blowing up all day because of it! 😁 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ben P. 632 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Ok, that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard in a while - and it’s true. Old car guys are pretty sharp and never forget a car. Can’t remember what we did 5 minutes ago... But never forget a car. More scams caught here than any other place I know. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 1,057 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Tom Laferriere said: You guys are awesome and pretty sharp. I just listed this car yesterday on Facebook, I have not had a chance to write the full description or get it on my website. But my phone has been blowing up all day because of it! 😁 Stunning car. Even more impressive is that the color is original. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
neil morse 1,639 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Gorgeous car, Tom. Good luck with the sale! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,084 Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 On 11/14, Seller marked the Facebook ad "SOLD!" Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 1,057 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 12 hours ago, 6T-FinSeeker said: On 11/14, Seller marked the Facebook ad "SOLD!" I sure hope one of you guys bought that for me as a Christmas present. I guess I won't find out 'til Dec. 25th! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,084 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) On 11/15/2020 at 2:57 PM, JamesR said: I sure hope one of you guys bought that for me as a Christmas present. I guess I won't find out 'til Dec. 25th! Your wish may still come true 🎅 The car is for sale again, now in Memphis, TN... Edited November 19, 2020 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,084 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 11/18, 1959 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman Coupe was listed on Ebay auction with a starting bid of $1,000. Call Al: 9 o1 65 2 o1 o6 or write to Ebay Seller: sk8high123 Link to Ebay auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174524162756?_trksid=p2471758.m4704 Many more full-sized pictures on the auction. Definitely worth the look! Link to post Share on other sites
MoparMadnz 13 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Well that was fast. Looks like a flipper got a hold of it. It will probably end up going to Sweden now. Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 1,057 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Watch out for the flippers, folks. Not talking about the reputable dealers like the guy who last sold this car. I don't know if there's been enough time since the car was sold to do a compression check, a change and inspection of the fluids, the verification of oil pressure readings, brake inspection, or driving for more than three blocks, etc., etc. The current seller has a good rep on ebay, so that's good. I didn't say "never trust flippers"...just watch out for them. They have no hands-on history of the car. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Laferriere 106 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 That was quick! Link to post Share on other sites
kingrudy 312 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Still love this car! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,084 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 There is one day left to auction: bidding is at $20,000 (Reserve not met) with 14 bidders for 42 bids. Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,084 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) The auction ended 11/25 at 7:39:06AM PST as "Reserve not Met" for $21,100 with 15 bidders for 46 bids. https://www.ebay.com/itm/174524162756?_trksid=ended The car has been relisted: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174533909135?ViewItem=&vxp=mtr&item=174533909135 Edited November 27, 2020 by 6T-FinSeeker typo (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,084 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 day 15 hours left: Bidding is at $22,778.00 (Reserve not met) with 10 bidders for 25 bids. Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,084 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 The auction ended 12/2 at 3:03PM PST as "Reserve not Met" for $24,900 with 11 bidders for 33 bids. https://www.ebay.com/itm/174533909135?VEnded Link to post Share on other sites
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