Class 5 1957-1959 - National DeSoto Club Forum

1958 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman

Sue Pratt — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:20:56 +0000

Sharing some of the photos of my car which will be up for sale soon. It is a 2 family owned car, and has just 36K original miles. My Dad got it in 1972 or so. Enjoy!

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"New" 1959 DeSoto

FredRoman — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 19:44:24 +0000

As I have indicated in earlier posts, I have been pursuing a 1960 DeSoto 2 door HT since I sold my '59 Firesweep due to a stroke I suffered a year ago but fortunately have recovered enough to enjoy another DeSoto. Unfortunately, I couldn't come up with a '60 that would satisfy my ridged requirements. My patience was running thin and this '59 Firedome was as close as I could come and didn't want to take the chance of losing it. It's nearly a perfect rust free automobile with a full restoration being done both mechanically and cosmetically with only 42,000 miles. The most significant option is swivel seats. Other than the seats, it is not heavily optioned - Tu-Tone/sweep, AM radio, heater, WSW tires with aftermarket wire wheels, PS ,and PB are about it.

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1959 Fireflite Sportsman

Parnell Young — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:18:58 +0000

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Thanks for the Add!

Just picked this up after first seeing it 20 years ago. The previous owner bought it in 1961. 383 Auto with Dual Quads. Many options.. I'll get more pics once it's up and driving.

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1957 Adventurer

AaronAlbert — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:14:17 +0000

Well, after 15 years and with lot's of help she's mostly done and on the road

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1959 DeSoto Firedome sedan

kevin stiles — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:25:22 +0000

Originally a northern Ontario car, this 61-year-old beauty somehow survived numerous unmerciful winters and thus, is a rare Canadian classic. Purchased in 2018 with just over 97,000 miles, “Blue Belle” purrs with her 383 when she hits the open road, whether for city drives, highway jaunts or rural cruises. With heartfelt thanks and love to my wife, mother and father!

1957 Desoto

DennisKerry — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 18:44:28 +0000

I just received access to this site and thought I would post a pic of our 1957 Desoto Firesweep. Just under 42k actual miles with original drive train. This Fin car gets more attention at car shows here in Arizona than any Hemi Muscle car I own. Dennis and Laura Kerry

1959 Firesweep Sedan

TomReardon — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 03:15:24 +0000

My Firesweep sitting pretty in it's period correct setting.

1959 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman Hardtop

DavidFrank — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 02:45:30 +0000

I bought this car from George Hellmann of the National DeSoto Club who lives near me and was a person I had known for quite a few years prior to purchasing the car. Last year he had sudden health issues that left him unable to walk for some time and decided it was time to sell it after owning it for 30 years. With a '56 Fireflite Sportsman apart for restoration, I was in the market for a running car and the rest is history! I have spent a lot of time cleaning it and fixing some mechanical issues, but I have also been able to accumulate around 1,200 miles on it this year alone! I also still see George several times per year and he has been able to accompany me and the car to several shows where he still enjoys talking to spectators about it. The car was originally built on January 9, 1959 and sold on January 21, 1959 at Miller Motors in Ellwood City, PA, though the FCA paperwork shows it was shipped to Mahoning Motors, also in Ellwood City, PA. It was purchased from Miller Motors by a gentleman named Arthur M. Brown for a total of $4,000 after taxes. It is unknown how long Arthur owned the car, but it was purchased in 1972 by Gail Terry. In September 1974, it was sold to Robert Schultz of Terre Haute, IN. On November 16, 1986, George Hellmann of Richmond, IL purchased the car with 16,000 original miles. On July 31, 2016, I purchased the car with 41,000 original miles. Though the sun has taken its toll, the car still has original paint, chrome, and interior. The car is black with a silver and red bench seat interior and the optional stainless sweep inserts. The car also is equipped with auto-dimming headlights, the Adventurer deck lid (5 chrome trunk strips), power seat, jiffy jet washer, and rocker mouldings.

1959 Firesweep 4 door sedan

FredRoman — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 17:54:46 +0000

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"