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For sale on Craigslist: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-door Sedan in Delano, CA  -  $15,000  -  Call or text: 661 303 95 two six 

 

On 4/20/23, Seller reduced price to $10,000 and relisted on Craigslist

On 12/5, Seller reduced price to $8,000

 

Link to 3/6 relist, (same $8,000):  https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/delano-1955-desoto-fireflight/7724468777.html

 

Seller's Description:

1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-door Sedan

  • condition: good
  • cylinders: 8 cylinders
  • transmission: automatic
  • odometer: 42,000
  • title status: clean

1955 DeSoto Fireflite 331 hemi auto trans runs new brakes rebuilt booster and master cyl been in the garage for years great parade car 15k title on non op.

 

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  • 6T-FinSeeker changed the title to For Sale: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite - Shell Pink & White 50's 4-door - Delano, CA - Not Mine

I had a 1955 Firedome Special, pink and white. It was this same pink. A FIredome Special is a bottom of the range 2 door hardtop. I don't recall any pink inside. It had a very plain interior that was white and mouse gray. These are brilliant cars, and I liked everything about it except the pink. The brakes are a pain to sort out, but when you finally get them right they are very good and confidence inspiring, way ahead of most cars of the period. Even the 2-speed automatic with it's tiny shifter hanging out of the dash wasn't that bad. I'd prefer a 3 speed stick but I have never seen one. Someone posted a 56 for sale about a year ago that had a stick, so I suppose it's possible that one was available in 55 too.

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On 11/19/2022 at 8:27 PM, Bloo said:

I had a 1955 Firedome Special, pink and white. It was this same pink. A FIredome Special is a bottom of the range 2 door hardtop. I don't recall any pink inside. It had a very plain interior that was white and mouse gray. These are brilliant cars, and I liked everything about it except the pink. The brakes are a pain to sort out, but when you finally get them right they are very good and confidence inspiring, way ahead of most cars of the period. Even the 2-speed automatic with it's tiny shifter hanging out of the dash wasn't that bad. I'd prefer a 3 speed stick but I have never seen one. Someone posted a 56 for sale about a year ago that had a stick, so I suppose it's possible that one was available in 55 too.

Just for the record they did make 3-speed stick 1955 DeSotos. I saw an unrestored column shift Firedome Special 2-door hardtop for sale in the Carlisle Car Corral many years ago, it was gray with a white top. I thought it was an unusual car at the time. Also saw a rough & rusty 3 on the tree 1955 Sportsman 2-door hardtop in black & white pulled out of the woods in a You Tube video. That one has a very plain looking steering wheel & horn ring. 

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  • 6T-FinSeeker changed the title to For Sale: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite - Shell Pink & White 50's 4-door - Delano, CA - Not Mine - 4/20/23 Reduced and relisted

On 4/20/23:

Seller reduced price to $10,000 and relisted on Craigslist  -  Call or text: 661 303 95 two six 

 

Link to 3/6/24 relist ($8,000):  https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/delano-1955-desoto-fireflight/7724468777.html

 

Seller's Description:

1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-door Sedan in Delano, CA

  • condition: good
  • cylinders: 8 cylinders
  • transmission: automatic
  • odometer: 42,000
  • title status: clean

1955 DeSoto Fireflite 291 hemi auto trans runs drives and stops but has no compression in number 8 cylinder (burnt or stuck valve) new brakes rebuilt booster and master cyl been in the garage for years great parade car $10,000 title on non op

 

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  • 6T-FinSeeker changed the title to For Sale: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite - Shell Pink & White 50's 4-door - Delano, CA - Not Mine - 4/20/23 Reduced & relisted
  • 6T-FinSeeker changed the title to For Sale: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite - Shell Pink & White 50's 4-door - Delano, CA - Not Mine - 11/16 Relisted - 4/20/23 Reduced

On 11/16,

Seller relisted for sale on Craigslist: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-door Sedan in Delano, CA  -  Same price: $10,000 Call or text: 661 303 95 two six 

 

Link to 3/6/24 relist ($8,000): https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/delano-1955-desoto-fireflight/7724468777.html

 

1955 DeSoto Fireflite 291 hemi auto trans runs drives and stops but has no compression in number 8 cylinder (burnt or stuck valve) new brakes rebuilt booster and master cyl been in the garage for years great parade car $10,000 title on non op.  NO EMAILS - CALL OR TEXT ONLY!!!!!!!

 

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  • 6T-FinSeeker changed the title to For Sale: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite - Shell Pink & White 50's 4-door - Delano, CA - Not Mine - 4/20/23 Reduced - 11/16 Relisted
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On 12/5,

Seller reduced price to $8,000 and relisted for sale: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite 4-door Sedan in Delano, CA  -  Call or text: 661 303 95 two six 

 

Link to 3/3/24 relist, (same $8,000): https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/delano-1955-desoto-fireflight/7724468777.html

 

 

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  • 6T-FinSeeker changed the title to For Sale: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite - Shell Pink & White 50's 4-door - Delano, CA - Not Mine - 12/5 & 4/20/23 Reduced
22 hours ago, Rivguy said:

Still gotta deal with the bad cylinder.

Possibly a stuck lifter which could be "cured/freed up" with a good engine flush and "mouse-milk" additives?

At a slightly Low-Ball offer, this could be worth a try, but way too far away for folks in my area, considering likely transport costs.

 

Then again, my preference would have been a 1956 with a 12 volt system, so easier to add A/C,

and the water stains on the rear seat are discouraging, as well

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On 11/18/2022 at 8:48 PM, Fossil said:

Want to bet the person that bought that had a pink toilet? 

My hall bath (circa 1935) has a pink tub, pedestal sink and ceramic sconces. Toilet had to be replaced under "low flow" regulations.  

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$8,000 

On 11/18/2022 at 5:08 AM, 6T-FinSeeker said:

great parade car 15k title on non op.

Pardon me but I've never heard of a non op title before. Are those transferable like any other title? 

I think if I lived closer for that price I'd take a chance on it being a valve stuck. The odds of it being something much more serious would seem rather slim. Especially with that low miles. 

 

 

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2 hours ago, Fossil said:

$8,000 

Pardon me but I've never heard of a non op title before. Are those transferable like any other title? 

I think if I lived closer for that price I'd take a chance on it being a valve stuck. The odds of it being something much more serious would seem rather slim. Especially with that low miles. 

 

 

The title isn't Non-op. That's the registration. It allows you to pay no fees while you aren't driving it and you can return it to operating status at any time. Has nothing to do with selling it unless you are in California, and then it's a good thing. 

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