Hudsy Wudsy Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 One of my favorite cars, a '55 DeSoto Firedome hardtop, is for sale on Facebook in Minneapolis. Poor quality iphone photos, no interior shots, and a color scheme that I don't recognize. On the other hand wire wheel hubcaps and a reasonable price. Marketplace - 1955 Desoto Firedome | Facebook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 I guess that maybe that is a factory color scheme. Here's one on Google: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Do they get a Darwin Award for the blocks under the rear wheels? Looks a little shakey to me. The words “hold my beer” come to mind when looking at it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Sure looks sketchy, I hope he isn't going underneath it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 When I think of all of the beautiful colors that these were available in, I must admit that this just isn't one that excites me much. These cars can bring some real money, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkEE Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 It looks like a 1956 to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 That's a 56. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Extra parts car included. You mean there is one thats worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Geez, of course it's a '56! This has happened to me before. I feel like an idiot because I've taken the seller at face value. Of course the bigger issue is whether the title says '56 or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Has optional wire wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 2 hours ago, John S. said: Has optional wire wheels. I thought so at first, but are they, or are they wheel covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Those are real wire wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Well, up goes the value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 He has three people coming to look at the car this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 45 minutes ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: He has three people coming to look at the car this afternoon. "Would you take $1800 for it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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