6T-FinSeeker 1,366 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) For sale on Facebook: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-Door Sedan in Riverhead, NY - $6,500 - Must be a member of Facebook to access Seller's contact information On 1/21, Seller reduced price to $4,500 Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/426811905140524/1955-DeSoto-Fireflite Seller's Description: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-Door Sedan Good condition Driven 75,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Green · Interior color: Green a 1955 DeSoto Fireflite, 291 hemi, 75k on odometer (may have turned over once), automatic, runs and drives great, has new gas tank, fuel pump, and lines. New battery, still 6 volt. Interior is pretty good, exterior is pretty clean as well. Great car to drive as is. Needs a new muffler and needs master cylinder rebuild, I have the rebuild kit. Brakes do work. Car comes with a new head liner, trunk and door seals and car cover. Car came from factory with power steering and power brakes. Radio blanked from factory, but I have an original radio that comes with it if you wish to install it. Only missing one corner trim on back window. This is not a show car, but a solid, usable classic that turns heads. Edited January 27 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
m-mman 415 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Is that really a giant glass door knob on the shifter handle??? I have not seen that one before . . . . . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Xander Wildeisen 2,277 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 What is the difference in models? When it comes to the two different styles of side trim on these cars? Link to post Share on other sites
bryankazmer 354 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I believe in 55 (and 56) the side trim differed if the lower body was one or two colors 2 Link to post Share on other sites
The 55er 723 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Info I have is that when 1955 Desoto production began the two-tone color sweep moulding treatment was only available on the Fireflite 2-door hardtops and convertibles but later became available on all Desoto models including the lower priced Firedome series. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
steveinky 32 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 The "colorsweep" was not standard on '55 DeSoto's regardless of model. It's nice to see a non-colorsweep 55 DeSoto once in a while. I think the side trim is more attractive than the colorsweep two-tone lower body trim. '56 DeSoto's had different side trim for Firedome and Fireflite models with the Fireflite being wider and more ornate. '56 cars used the same colorsweep side trim even if not two tone. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
bryankazmer 354 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I've seen the lower piece deleted if monotone - can't say for sure if factory Link to post Share on other sites
steveinky 32 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) It is very hard to find an original 1 color '56 DeSoto, but here's one from the movie "Vertigo." It's a Firedome Sportsman. BTW, the color sweep on two-tone '56 DeSoto's is a metal insert on the doors and front fenders. The rear quarters are painted sweep and base color. On my '56 Fireflite Sportsman, the rear quarters were painted with the sweep color, and then sprayed over with the base color. Have a Happy New Year! Steve Edited January 1 by steveinky add pic (see edit history) 3 Link to post Share on other sites
John S. 1,085 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 This 1955 DeSoto has been for sale on Long Island for over 3 years. It looks better in the pictures than in person. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,366 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 On 1/21, Seller reduced price to $4,500. Link to post Share on other sites
Xander Wildeisen 2,277 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) This was my old 55 Desoto. It was repainted, was told in the original color combo. Shades of color might not be right. Is this a correct color combo for the side trim? Edited January 22 by Xander Wildeisen picture not uploading (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
steveinky 32 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 14 hours ago, Xander Wildeisen said: This was my old 55 Desoto. It was repainted, was told in the original color combo. Shades of color might not be right. Is this a correct color combo for the side trim? Your car is a Firedome Special, which was the entry level DeSoto hardtop for '55. Do you have a picture of the body tag? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Xander Wildeisen 2,277 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I do not think I have a picture of the tag. I might, I have thousands of pictures. I am just trying to get a grip on the Desoto trim. I like 55 Desoto's, and like the trim on my old one. I like the two tone, and three tone paint jobs. I think it really sets off the design of the body. I would not want this trim, with a solid color car. I have just never really understood this trim/paint thing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
steveinky 32 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Most likely, the roof and the color sweep would have been the same color. That's why it would help to see the tag. Have a nice day! Steve 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bloo 1,833 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 My 55 Firedome Special was 2-tone, pink and white. If there was ever a time 3-tone could have happened, 55-56 would have been it. The Firedome Special was one of the cheaper models though, so probably not likely. It sure looks good in that 3 tone blue though! I wouldn't change a thing. Link to post Share on other sites
John S. 1,085 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Three tones were available for DeSoto and Dodge in 1955. DeSoto had a special edition called the Coronado. It was a three-toned Black, Aqua, and White. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,366 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 On 1/27, Seller marked the Facebook ad "SOLD!" Link to post Share on other sites
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