6T-FinSeeker Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) For sale on Ebay: 1960 DeSoto Fireflite 4-door Sedan in Los Angeles, CA - Buy-It-Now Price: $39,000 - No phone # provided. Contact Seller through Ebay: clearsky10 - or - Seller's website: https://charlesphoenix.com/ Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115459501887/1960-DeSoto-Fireflite Seller's Description: 1960 DeSoto Fireflite 4-door Sedan Condition: Used For Sale By: Private Seller VIN: 7103116919 Number of Cylinders: 8 Engine: 361 V-8 Transmission: Automatic Mileage: 20,800 Exterior Color: Black Interior Color: Red Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Vehicle Title: Clean 1960 DeSoto Firelite driven just 20K original miles, spectacular survivor class time capsule, straight rust-free body, beautiful factory original interior, outstanding chrome, trim and details inside and out, power steering and brakes, peppy 361ci engine, pushbutton Powerflite transmission, original keys and spare, quick and tight ride. Rare find! MORE … about this 1960 DeSoto … LOW-MILEAGE: Driven just 20K miles, this has to be among the finest low-mileage 1960 DeSoto’s in existence. ORGINAL TRI-TONE INTERIOR: To find any classic car with a factory original interior as well preserved as this is RARE. Even rarer when it’s black and white paired with raspberry red, a rare and stunning color by automotive standards. JET BLACK is a striking finish on any car … and makes this DeSoto seem almost presidential! QUICK AND TIGHT RIDE: At every speed this is a great driving car. The 361 engine has plenty of extra pep. The Powerflite transmission is surprisingly responsive. That, combined with the extraordinary agility of the torsion bar suspension makes for a thrilling driving experience superior to any 1960 GM or Ford product. MORE than a classic car … MORE than mid-century modern masterpiece, this survivor class time capsule 1960 DeSoto is a WORLD CLASS NATIONAL TREASURE! About 1960 DeSotos … FORWARD LOOK: The 1960 DeSoto is in a distinctive and desirable class of classic cars manufactured by Chrysler Corporation between 1956 and 1960 promoted as “CARS OF THE FORWARD LOOK.” SPACE AGE STYLE: Inside and out, from every angle, the out-of-this-world design of the 1960 DeSoto is a supreme example the most extraordinary era of American automotive styling. BEST TAILIGHTS EVER: Both in scale and style, 1960 DeSoto taillights win the prize for most extreme taillights of the space age era … and extra points for that trio of boomerang highlights. PUSHBUTTON CONTOLS: The transmission and climate controls are easily engaged with the ultra mid-century modern convince of pushbuttons. 1960 was the FINAL full year of DeSoto production. In 1961 Chrysler Corp discontinued the marque. -for more info go to www.charlesphoenix.com -buyer is responsible for shipping Edited September 19, 2022 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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6T-FinSeeker Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) Many more photos on the Ebay listing. Link to production numbers, significant options / cost, paint codes / colors and general information: http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/members/AardvarkPublisherAttachments/9990494099121/1960_DeSoto_Info_1B.pdf Edited July 29, 2022 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 In a word - worth it. To a Desoto enthusiast. For me, it’s easily a $25,000 car but I can’t go nearly 40 large no matter how rare. Thanks for finding and posting. The rarity of any 1960 DeSoto, or Edsel, is not lost on me. But how many folks in the collector car world when presented with a $39K decision choose a 4 door hardtop of any make over a more sublime choice such as a muscle car? Or given the level of detail and curiosity one might get from another 1960 car choice for the same money. Or less. i think this quietly moves to a discerning Mopar collector but not likely a general market collector. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel boeve Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Unbelievable that such car still excists .You can never restore such car to this condition for 39K .Car is worth every cent in my opinion . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 That's a very nice car, but being a four-door sedan, it might get half the asking price or a little more. A four-door hardtop would definitely get more than that. A two-door hardtop would probably get the asking price from a serious collector. It's a nice color combination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 A nice car for sure but it's still a black 4-door sedan. A Fireflite was the lower priced DeSoto model in 1960. I read on another site where 1960 DeSotos were marketed to compete with Olds & Pontiac. I doubt that a similar low mileage black Dynamic 88 or Catalina sedan would fetch anywhere near $39K.....This seller's overhyped marketing tactics (check out his recent 60 DeSoto you tube video) are a big turnoff for me, describing his sedan as MORE than a classic car and a WORLD CLASS NATIONAL TREASURE is just a bit toooooo much. BTW Same seller is also marketing a 1957 Imperial 4-door on Ebay for $49K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Impressive car. Guaranteed you would be the only one in your city to have one of these let alone you neighborhood, or block. I like the black as it contrasts very well with the chrome. At 39G's the seller is looking for that one DeSoto buyer who can't live without this car. In order to reach that sort of buyer maybe a Hemmings listing would be an additional outlet to showcase the car. I hope the seller is patient! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiclines Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 And, the other car on the Seller's website is impressive as well - comes with a higher price tag... https://charlesphoenix.com/pages/charles-phoenix-auto-sales FOR SALE: 1957 CROWN IMPERIAL SOUTHAMPTON - $49K Contact: Charles Phoenix at charlesphoenix@me.com Spectacular SURVIVOR CLASS garage find, driven just 30K miles, straight rust-free body, beautifully finished in Emerald green metallic with outstanding color coordinated factory original leather and cloth upholstery, gleaming original chrome and pot metal, excellent rubber, trim and details. 392ci HEMI engine with 325 horsepower, pushbutton Torqueflight transmission, power steering, brakes, windows, 6-way power seat, and antenna. Car is located in Ontario, CA (many more pics of both cars on the website) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 4 hours ago, The 55er said: This seller's overhyped marketing tactics (check out his recent 60 DeSoto you tube video) are a big turnoff for me This is Charles Phoenix. He is an entertainer. A real expert on the 50s modernism period and American automobiles. This is going to sound strange, but his shows involve showing home slides taken during the 40s to 70s and analyzing and commenting on them. Flamboyant, yes, but it’s a good clean funny show. He has also put out books based on his immense slide collection. Incredible shots from days gone by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remmick Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Looks great! i have a 1960 Desoto Adventurer 4 door sedan and i am always the only one at every car show lol 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 The Ebay Buy-It-Now listing for $39,000 was ended by the Seller on 9/18 because the item is no longer available. Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/125501612671/1960-DeSoto-Fireflite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 The 1957 Imperial Crown 4dr hardtop is offered again for $39,000: 1957 Imperial Crown 30K miles - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 5 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: The 1957 Imperial Crown 4dr hardtop is offered again for $39,000: Beautiful car. I'm not a fan of green cars but this one looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Yes, at first glance I thought this might be one of Charles' cars. He's had some great old DeSotos. If you get a chance, check out his over the top 1950's car reviews on youtube. Not in depth, technically, but he captures the spirit. They're a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 26 minutes ago, JamesR said: If you get a chance, check out his over the top 1950's car reviews on youtube. Can you post a link to one of them please? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, Fossil said: Can you post a link to one of them please? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiclines Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) They ARE both Charles Phoenix's cars... however, I think one may be SOLD now... This one still available: https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/ontario-1957-imperial-crown-30k-miles/7547329317.html Edited October 23, 2022 by classiclines clarification (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Nice Buick but Charles is a little too much for this guy. Thanks for the link though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) On 10/23/2022 at 3:31 PM, Fossil said: Nice Buick but Charles is a little too much for this guy. I know what you mean. 🙂 I'm a fan,but I realize he's not for everybody. Edited October 25, 2022 by JamesR (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascadia Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Hadn't heard of him before, so I checked out his website. Fun guy. Very comprehensive assortment of Americana themed subjects on his website, and yes, he is entertaining to watch in his YouTube videos. Personally, I'd need to absorb his content in small doses, but glad to know about him. It must take a lot of energy to produce that much content. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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