The fireflite was so successful that 55 was the best year the company had seen since 1946. The design was a smashing success, nearly doubling desoto sales for the year, and it carried through to the end of the companys production on november 30, 1960. We can help you locate used desoto auto parts for the following model datsun cars. Floor carpet for 19551956 desoto fireflite hardtop 2dr molded loop complete 2pc fits. With long, sweeping lines, those killer fins, and a robust 341 cubic inch hemi under the hood, chrysler was most definitely at the top of their game with this car. Access online used parts and accessories for 1963 desoto fireflite vehicles. The new highline car in the 1955 desoto lineup was the fireflite, with a snappy twotone paint job and a list of features that would make any automaker. I mistakenly had this listed as a firedome, but it is a fireflite.
The most desirable of all is the fireflite, with 295 horsepower delivered. Due to variations in computer monitor settings, we recommend that you request a fabric swatch of the material type and color that you like so that you can see and feel it. With fresh paint, and a pile of parts, this desoto looks like a great opportunity to get into a cool car on the cheap. Sadly the success was short lived and chrysler killed off the marque five years later. Jun 22, 2016 posted by nsm insurance group on wednesday, june 22, 2016 in 1950s, articles, chrysler, desoto, fireflite, vehicle spotlight in the fall of 1956, virgil exners forward look for the entire chrysler corporation caused a stir among designers around the world and a number of competitors launched crashprograms to in their concept studios.
Get the best deals on vintage parts for 1960 desoto fireflite when you shop the largest online selection at. In the desoto fireflite, it was a 341 cubic inch hemi that used a single 4barrel carburetor to make a very stout 295 horsepower, enough to push these gorgeous cars to more than 125 mph. The ac will be recharged before it is sold as it has been sitting for some time and probably needs it. There are 9 classic desoto fireflites for sale today on. The brand was originally intended to be walter chryslers midpriced car, but the location in the corporate lineup was reposition after chrysler purchased dodge. Browse our online desoto parts catalog to find desoto performance. Free car consumer reports guide on buying auto vehicle products and services, vin number, carfax, kelley blue book and the history of cars from. The desoto was much more exclusive, with lower production and a more stylish presentation.
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Search desoto fireflite vin number enter the vin code. The 19551956 desoto fireflite ranks among the most striking of the early desoto designs with lush upholstery and trick design features like a gullwing dash and a toothy grille. You have come to the right place if you need new or replacement parts for your 1958 fireflite. For 19561961 desoto fireflite brake master cylinder dorman 86577dm 1957 1958 fits. The desoto fireflite is an automobile which was produced by desoto in the united states from 1955 to 1960. We offer a large selection of aftermarket desoto fireflite auto parts and more, at discount prices. They could be easily identified by the addition of a body color panel in the center of the grille, dividing the 14 grille teeth which by this time had become a desoto trademark. The 1960 fireflite was a replacement for the 1959 firesweep, and the 1960 adventurer replaced the 1959 firedome. Classic cars 4685 desoto 8 fireflite 2 deluxe 1 firedome 2 other 3 refine by. They offered an array of cars for nearly every need including sedans, coupes, wagons, and convertibles.
Our 1963 desoto fireflite inventory changes by the hour and includes frontrear bumpers, doors, hoods, headlights, taillights, mirrors, wheels, engines and more. Advance auto carries over 155 aftermarket parts for your 1955 desoto fireflite, along with original equipment manufacturer oem parts. It was wider and longer than previous desoto models and it came equipped with a v8 engine producing 200 hp when equipped with the 4 barrel carburetor 190 kw and powerflite. Park this heartstopping 1957 desoto fireflite sportsman next to a 57 chevy and the chevy starts to look positively ordinary in comparison. Jun 09, 2017 the pick of the day is a 1955 desoto fireflite sportsman hardtop in twotone red and white, and looking very clean in the photos with its ad on. Our search technology instantly finds desoto fireflite for sale from our database of thousands of luxury and exotic cars.
The engine featured a new rigid, deep skirt block and overhead valves employing wedgeshaped combustion chambers. The pick of the day is a 1955 desoto fireflite sportsman hardtop in twotone red and white, and looking very clean in the photos with its ad on. It was purchased by the seller four years ago and has since been serviced with a new wiring harness, wheel bearings, brake shoes, and more. Posted by nsm insurance group on wednesday, june 22, 2016 in 1950s, articles, chrysler, desoto, fireflite, vehicle spotlight. Used factory 1960 desoto fireflite adventurer service manual what you see is what you will receive tons of information and illustrations. It was wider and longer than previous desoto models and it came equipped with a v8 engine producing 200 hp. Request or search for all kinds of desoto auto parts including used desoto parts, desoto engines, desoto transmissions, desoto body parts and more. Access online used parts and accessories for 1955 desoto fireflite vehicles.
Select your make and model in the red title bar above so we can show the parts you need. This is a dry, complete montana car minus motor that is welloptioned with power seat, power steering, power brakes, and powerflite automatic. With unique styling, two big fins, and 4 doors, this fireflite restoration has stalled, but you can be the one to finish it up. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. V8 while the firedome and fireflight increased to 383 cu.
This is a dry, complete montana car minus motor that is welloptioned with power seat, power steering, power brakes, and. For 19561961 desoto fireflite wheel cylinder rear dorman 62516kq 1957 1958 1959 fits. In 1959, desoto revamped the front end to make it appear wider and lower which gave it a massive appearance on the road. Our 1955 desoto fireflite inventory changes by the hour and includes frontrear bumpers, doors, hoods, headlights, taillights, mirrors, wheels, engines and more. The 1955 desoto was more rakish and sporty looking than the standard run of fords and chevrolets that year, and the model was graced with an assortment of showy trim pieces. Order our 19551956 desoto fireflite 4 door sedan flooring to get your fireflites interior looking like new again. Desoto was created in 1928 by chrysler as a midpriced brand to compete with gm and studebaker. Find desoto fireflites for sale on oodle classifieds. Desoto fireflite for sale desoto fireflite classifieds. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Desoto adventurer desoto airstream desoto firedome desoto fireflite desoto firesweep desoto powermaster. The new highline car in the 1955 desoto lineup was the fireflite, with a snappy twotone paint job and a list of features that would make any automaker proud. Whether youre looking for a for your 1959 desoto fireflite, will take the frustration out of your parts search by searching our network of online retailers, parts stores, recycling and salvage yards, oem dealerships, manufacturers and other parts stores and sellers so you dont have to. It could have been an excellent cost cutting move, which could have saved the line, if the board had put the investment into desoto to set it apart from chrysler.
For consignment a 1959 desoto fireflite convertible. Ultra rare 1955 hemi convertible, just finished restoation lots of money spent just finished complete engin rebuild done by maximum performance have all recipts from machinst and all parts used in complete engin rebuild. This 1955 desoto fireflite has been in the san francisco bay area under the three most recent owners and is believed to have resided in california from new. Desoto fireflite parts desoto fireflite auto parts. Advance auto carries over 258 aftermarket parts for your 1958 desoto fireflite, along with original equipment manufacturer oem parts. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1955 desoto fireflite classics for sale near you. Desotos 1950 cars, like the plymouths, were essentially restyled 49s.
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