6T-FinSeeker Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) For sale on Facebook: 1959 DeSoto Firesweep 4-door Sedan in Wichita, KS - $16,500 - Contact Tim: 316 239 87 six nine On 4/17, Seller removed "Pending" from the Facebook ad and reduced price to $14,000 Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/715914792431874/1959-DeSoto-Firesweep On 4/17, Seller also listed on Craigslist: https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/wichita-1959-desoto-firesweep/7308205423.html Seller's Description: 1959 DeSoto Firesweep 4-door Sedan Very good condition Driven 44,700 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Green · Interior color: Green Sweet-running jade green original paint and interior 1959 DeSoto Firesweep time capsule w/44,700 miles. Rust-free. Very small paint touch-ups, blemishes, scratch on pass. side. Pass. rear door appears to have been repainted long ago but matches well. Paint isn't perfect but about as nice as you can get for an original car. Glows. Good original smell inside. Stunning interior. Clean, clean. New tires, exhaust, brakes, carb rebuild, fresh oil -- fully mechanically restored. Marketplace doesn't give option for listing as DeSoto Firesweep. Edited April 29, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Additional Pictures: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 You have to love original cars like this. Even in the green this one looks pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Imagine that dash at night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) On 3/21, Seller listed an auction on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274728455327 No phone # provided. Contact Seller through Ebay Seller: bachaus2000 Edited March 22, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker add picture (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Curious to where this goes at auction with the stim money in play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I'm trying to imagine this car with a two tone paint job. Seems like too much green, but nice lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 It is a nice car. This DeSoto looks great in Green, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 On 3/27, Seller marked the Facebook ad "Pending." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 Ebay auction ended 3/28 as Reserve-Not-Met at $9,588.00. There were 10 bidders for 31 bids https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-DeSoto-Firesweep/274728455327 On 3/30, Seller relisted on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-DeSoto-Firesweep/274739553170/Relist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 The second Ebay auction ended 4/6 as Reserve-Not-Met at $9,750.00. There were 11 bidders for 37 bids https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-DeSoto-Firesweep/274739553170/Relist-No-Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) On 4/17, Seller removed "Pending" from the Facebook ad and reduced price to $14,000. Also on 4/17, Seller relisted on Ebay with a Buy-It-Now Price of $13,500: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-DeSoto-Firesweep/274763051927/Relisted Edited April 17, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar_mutt_57 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Nice car for the money. I'm surprised it hasn't sold yet. Maybe if it was a higher trim like a Firedome or Fireflite, it would've sold quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) On 4/17, Seller also listed on Craigslist: https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/wichita-1959-desoto-firesweep/7308205423.html $14,000 - Call Tim: 316 239 87 six nine Seller's Description: 1959 DeSoto Firesweep 4-door Sedan condition: good cylinders: 8 cylinders transmission: automatic odometer: 45,000 paint color: green title status: clean For someone who wants original, driving car. Nice-running, handling jade green original paint and interior 1959 DeSoto Firesweep time capsule w/44,700 miles. Rust-free. Very small paint touch-ups, blemishes, scratch on pass. side on both doors. Pass. rear door might have been repainted long ago but matches well. Paint isn't perfect but nice as you can get for an original car. Glows. Good original smell inside. Stunning original interior. Clean, clean car from end to end. New tires, exhaust, brakes, carb rebuild, fresh oil -- fully mechanically restored. Radio doesn't work. This is base model so doesn't have power steering or brakes. Edited April 18, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 4/29, Seller comfirmed the DeSoto was SOLD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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