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FAQ1957 Desoto Fireflite Convertible
| Condition: | Used |
| Make: | DeSoto |
| Model: | Fireflite |
| SubModel: | Hemi |
| Type: | Convertible |
| Trim: | Convertible |
| Year: | 1957 |
| Mileage: | 98250 |
| VIN: | 504197 |
| Color: | Yellow |
| Engine: | 341 |
| Cylinders: | 8 |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Drive type: | RWD |
| Interior color: | Green |
| Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Item location: | Morgan Hill, California, United States |
| Extras |
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Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
| Listed by |
| Private seller |
 Enquire |
Description of 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible |
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Selling my 1957 Desoto Fireflite Convertible. I've had this car for a little over two years and unfortunately need to let it go. In the time I've owned the car I've done extensive work to the car. Much of that work is detailed in the two build threads below. http://www.dougscars.com/1957-desoto-fireflite.html http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=64813&start=1&highlight=1957+Fireflite&highlightmode=1 Original, unrestored, 99% rust free and very nice 1957 Fireflite Convertible. Known history since the day it was sold new in 1957. And the car has been in Northern California for the last 59-60 years. The car never needed restoration so it has only been serviced and repaired as needed including a redone interior years ago, totally rebuilt brakes recently and also a front end rebuild. Only NOS original parts were used, no aftermarket parts! The carburetor was rebuilt and replated, has new stainless steel exhaust and brake lines, original search radio was converted to AM/FM, Bluetooth etc. Recast steering wheel and rare Benrus steering wheel clock. Working record player plays 12 records, radiator has been rodded out and cleaned, new fuel tank, sending unit and pump, some chrome has been replated etc, etc. Every bushing, tie rod, shock, ball joint has been replaced with NOS Mopar pieces. Everything powder coated. Not a perfect car but a great original example of a very rare and unusual Mopar convertible. The DeSoto is so rare, I don't think there are 50 left in the world and to find another nice unrestored car is probably next to impossible. These cars rarely come up for sale. Car is currently located in Arizona and can be viewed there. I have the clean California title in my name. Please call 408-593-7375 for additional details Car is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the sale early. New parts: oil filters and air filters seat upholstery for the whole interior from SMS (not installed. Existing interior is very nice) reproduction side emblems that have the gold Desoto head extra set of lower ball joints full set of bushings for rear leaf springs and shackles box or rubber snubbers for fuel door, glove box door, license plate etc NOS window switches. full set of window fuzzies and glass channel felt NOS front bumper As short list of NOS parts on the car already include; NOS power seat switch NOS power window switch NOS both antennas and one antenna base. The other base was just rechromed and is on the car. NOS antenna bakelite nuts and rubber grommets NOS venturis and s pipe for exhaust to come through the bumper. NOS Fuel pump NOS fuel sender NOS ball joints upper and lower NOS upper and lower control arm bushings NOS steering center cross tube and all sleeve clamps NOS tie rods NOS rubber snubbers on front and rear suspension center section NOS idler arm NOS anti roll bar bushingsNOS radiator spring clamps NOS grommet under gas pedal NOS side mirror NOS battery rubber tray NOS battery clamp NOS springs and hardware for brakes NOS jiffy jet bag NOS steering wheel watch NOS power steering hose NOS horn ring bushings NOS chrome pinch weld mouldings New exhaust is Waldron's stainless steel with the exception of the NOS pieces that come through the bumper. Those are also Jet Hot coated Full set of stainless steel brake lines and all new rubber hoses. Drums and shoes were turned to match radius. Generator has been converted to an alternator (over $900). This is internally regulated so the original regulator is bypassedNew Fuel tank New floor matsNew correct battery cablesNew courtesy lights and lenses New AGM (Absorbed Gas Mat) Mopar script battery Brake booster rebuilt by Booster Dewey Carb redone and replated All new (5) Goodyear Super Cushion tiresNew radiator hoses and belts All new shocksdistributor serviced/recurved and has an NOS vacuum unit. New cap, rotor, plugs, and Pertronix radiator cleaned and flushed by radiator shop All the front suspension components were powder coated as was the air cleaner, vacuum tank, oil cap, fan, wheels and more.NOS motor mounts ans insulators (not installed) Recast steering wheel at a cost of over $1,500 (UV stable polyurethane so won't fade or crack) New carpet installed (correct color and loop texture for this car) Clock repaired Radio converted to AM/FM bluetooth handsfree etc. ARC 2500 Record player serviced and working. Plays 12 records automatically New speaker New front plastic Desoto emblem on hoodHubcaps have been professionally polished Please call 408-593-7375 for additional details about this Desoto. |
