1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville Hardtop Coupe

auctions — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 13:31:51 +0000

SOLD to Iowa!! This is an older restoration of the rare 1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville hardtop coupe. This is said to be a rust free California car since new and was for years exhibited at a museum in the Sacramento area. We were told that the previous owner invested about $45,000 in the restoration, including mechanical rebuilds, a full repaint and all leather upholstery. It is now in a presentable touring car condition and it performs well with the original drivetrain and components throughout. We love the black and gold paint and all the very stylish chrome and stainless steel details. The paint is in very nice condition. We recently wet sanded it to make it mirror smooth and highly polished.

The present owner had a full service performed and has driven it for extended periods, so we are very comfortable with the drivetrain. It runs, drives and stops very well and has a solid road feel. The Firedome model features the 330 ci hemi V8 with 230 hp. It transmits its power through the two speed Powerflight automatic transmission. We love the push button controls for the transmission. This DeSoto also features power steering and power brakes.

The chrome and stainless are not in show condition. There are some scratches on the stainless and one ornament in the front of the car is cracked.

The interior upholstery is newer and is from three types of leather. The tan is a suede leather that looks very cool! The interior is black, tan and white and looks every bit 1956!! The interior dash has everything working well but the trim has some pitting that can be seen in the photo gallery.

The wheels are a chrome wire wheel that look to be an aftermarket variety. They appear as new and have the DeSoto center medallion. The DeSoto is ready to tour and enjoy!!

For more details and information, please call or text Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. The Seville can be inspected at our San Marcos, CA showroom.

The post 1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville Hardtop Coupe appeared first on Classic Promenade.

1950 DeSoto Custom Convertible, 350 V8, Cruiser!

auctions — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:51:50 +0000

This is a nicely restored and very rare DeSoto Custom convertible that has been upgraded with a new crate 350 V8 and transmission, modern steering column and power front disc brakes.

This motorcar is part of a collection of a dozen cars we bought most with 350 conversions and less than 200 miles on the rebuilt drivetrains. This has benefitted by the installation of a new crate 350 cu in V8 with about 325 hp. It has 194 heads, a mild cam with an Edelbrock intake manifold and Edelbrock 600 carburetor. It has a new custom tube short headers with 2 ½ inch exhaust with turbo mufflers. The transmission is a new crate 350 automatic. All the brakes and front end components are CPP.[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBfWA9aDUks[/youtube]

The restoration and paint are high quality and the car is ready for cruising. We will be adding additional details soon. We do not know all the history of this car and therefore do not know for sure the total mileage, but the drivetrain is fully rebuilt. Call Hal at 951-440-0412.

The post 1950 DeSoto Custom Convertible, 350 V8, Cruiser! appeared first on Classic Promenade.

DeSoto Archives - Classic Promenade

1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville Hardtop Coupe

1950 DeSoto Custom Convertible, 350 V8, Cruiser!