Chrysler may never have climbed the dizzying heights to become America’s Number One vehicle manufacturer, but its contribution can’t be understated. The 1980s K-Car range changed the automotive landscape, pushing platform sharing and badge engineering to a new level…. more»
Firedome
May 9, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1-Of-18? Original 1957 DeSoto Firedome Convertible
Rarity claims must always be taken at face value when made with no documentary evidence. However, when a classic rolled off the line in limited numbers many years ago, they begin to look plausible. Such is the case with… more»
May 8, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Just Out of the Barn: 1954 DeSoto Firedome
Chrysler’s DeSoto brand was still hanging in there in 1952 when the Firedome models were introduced. They would hold various positions in the DeSoto line-up, beginning with the top series through 1955. They were big, boxy-looking cars that would… more»
May 16, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Low-Mileage Hemi! 1954 DeSoto Firedome
The Firedome was a car manufactured by the DeSoto division of Chrysler, with production beginning in 1952 and running through 1959. One of the good things about the current marketplace for buyers is that many of these cars have… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
It’s A Hemi! 1953 DeSoto Firedome
The 1953 model year was a good one for DeSoto, which outsold its prior outing by nearly 35%. Much of that was finishing out pent-up demand after World War II and concerns that the Korean War might also limit… more»
Mar 26, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Hemi-Powered Project: 1955 DeSoto Firedome
If there was ever a car that sounded like it belongs in a James Bond movie it’s this 1955 DeSoto Firedome. What a great name and a great line of cars with an interesting history of moving up and… more»
Mar 18, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Hemi-Equipped: 1956 DeSoto Firedome
This 1956 DeSoto Firedome Sedan has been languishing in this barn since the 1980s. When it was recently dragged out of hiding, it packed a bit of a surprise. Classics from this era were renowned for developing some pretty… more»
Jan 2, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Easy First Project: 1955 DeSoto Firedome
The DeSoto Firedome was one of those great motoring “yo-yos” that we see from time to time. When it was first introduced in 1952, it was DeSoto’s range-topping vehicle and remained that way until 1955. It was then reclassified… more»
Dec 7, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rust-Free DeSoto: 1957 DeSoto Firedome 2-Door Hardtop
Barn Finder Ikey H has had those eagle eyes working well and has spotted this 1957 DeSoto Firedome for us to look at, so thank you for that Ikey. The Firedome was an automotive “yo-yo” in the DeSoto range… more»
Apr 16, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ready To Roll Original: 1959 Desoto Firedome
If you have ever desired to have an uncommon, and uniquely designed car, then the Desoto Firedome may be for you. The interestingly styled front bumper with the large fins make for a cool and unique car that there aren’t many left… more»
