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Dad was a DeSoto-Plymouth dealer in Beaverton, MI from 1946 till 1961 when he picked up the Chrysler line. In late 1958 he had a '59 Firedome 4 door sedan just about like my Firesweep color and all.
I saw this Firesweep advertised 3 years ago or so but refused to buy it for quite some time. The owner and my son bargained and a happy medium was struck as my son was buying it for me mainly to duplicate the one Dad had. The Firesweep was a two owner car at the time with only 21,000 miles and in near mint factory original condition with one repaint in the original colors.
Currently the car has 23,500 miles and all I have to do is maintenance. Everything is just about like new. I did add the wire wheels for a more elegant look. I enjoy this automobile immensely and certainly take pride in talking about it to others, several of whom don't know DeSotos existed.
"It's delightful, it's delovely, it's DeSoto"
"It's delightful, it's delovely, it's DeSoto"
Since the website was down the pictures I had posted before have disappeared. So I am trying to do some replacements and this is my first attempt. Perhaps there will be more to come later. Sure am glad the website is up and running again - Thanks Tim!
"It's delightful, it's delovely, it's DeSoto"
Glad to see that you've successfully accomplished editing an old post. At this point I don't see how someone can delete an old post, however I can do it with admin privileges. If you want something deleted, you'll have to let me know, and then I'll eventually get to it!
It's supposed to be fun!
1949 De Soto Custom Convertible (project)
Hi Fred - I am new to the group, and in familiarizing myself with the website and forum discussion I realize that I am the current owner of "Truman"! I can't send a private email as I am new to the forum and need 5 approved posts, but just wanted to let you know. The car continues to be in great shape. I purchased it a couple of years ago. I was living overseas at the time so kept the car in storage until a couple of months ago when I moved back to the US (Irvine, CA). You took excellent care of the DeSoto.
All the best,
Paul Wilson
@paulwilson welcome again to the club! I saw this car when Fred owned it in 2018 and 2019 and it is every bit as beautiful in person as in the photos! Fred sold it to Charles, so that's part of the ownership history covered. I am sure Fred can provide some history on when and where he acquired it from.
Congrats Paul on owning a fine DeSoto! Fred was a meticulous caretaker.
Congrats, Paul. That's an excellent 1959 Firesweep you have there. I saw it at the Branson Convention. Regular maintenance should provide you with many years of enjoyment. You will notice a lot of rubber neckers when you drive it.
Enjoy!
Glenn Colburn (1959 Firesweep 2 door)
Good morning Paul,
Nice to read on the forum that you are the owner or Truman. It is one extraordinary automobile and I hope you enjoy the vehicle to the fullest.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions that I may be able to answer.
Fred Roman
816-590-3685
"It's delightful, it's delovely, it's DeSoto"
@glenncolburn Hi Glenn - Agree on the rubber necking - the styling is something you don't see on cars in my area!
@fredroman Hi Fred - Thanks so much for the response and offer to communicate about the car. I'm definitely a novice, almost 30 years living overseas (Asia) and so just getting into this hobby, a bit overwhelmed. People in the NDC are fantastic, very welcoming. I will be in touch and thanks again!
@paulwilson if you ever get a chance to make one of the national conventions, you'll find that we're a very friendly bunch in person too! I always say that our conventions are part car show, part sightseeing vacation, and part reunion. I look forward to going every year!
Since Glenn added his car to his post, I'll also mention that I have a '59 Fireflite Sportsman 2 door hardtop, along with a '56 Fireflite Sportsman 2 door hardtop undergoing restoration, and a '59 Fireflite sedan parts car.
