Detail Info for: DeSoto : Firedome Firedome sedan 55 De Soto Firedome 4-Door sedan, Hemi V-8, very rare 100%, 28K orig survivor

Transaction Info
Sold On:
10/20/2013
Price:
$ 7500.00
Condition:
Mileage:
28255
Location:
Billings, Montana, 59105
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1955 DeSoto Firedome
Submodel Body Type:
Firedome sedan Sedan
Engine:
291 Hemi V-8, 1 year only engine
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
55220665
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1955 DeSoto Firedome 4-Door sedan. Just a mere 28K original miles. She is a 100% original 3-owner survivor. Never restored or altered in any way. 291 Hemi with an automatic trans with the shifter on the dash. Wide white wall tires, fresh new tune-up, all new brakes with master cylinder being rebuilt, New battery 6-13, and lots of other new stuff. I am third owner and all history is documented and recorded. Sold new in Helena Montana. 100% rust-free. Extremely clean original interior. Outside has some oxidation and fading, but what great patina!! Can get in and drive anywhere and we do. Just a super, nice, clean original survivor that needs nothing. very rare to find a 58 year old car that is all original. some restoration on the drivetrain as needed to maintain the drivability, but all correct parts. car has never been wrecked or altered in any way. everything on the old girl works as it should and it runs and drives perfect. just had her out yesterday for a 300 mile cruise. super original 55 De Soto. lots of NOS parts and extras to go with including a full wire schematic, maintenance manual and even the original owners manual. always garaged and maintained as she should be. yes, its a four door, but what a nice clean dependable driver. trunk is in perfect condition, but full of all the extras. in storage now for winter, but will get a few pics if needed. only selling and downsizing the car collection due to some health issues and the ability to maintain them all any more. Call William @ 1-406-861-8388 before 9PM MST. will help any way I can with shipping but at buyers expense. will also store inside until she can be picked up and at no charge, but please, within reason as we are getting into winter here. please call or email with questions. sorry, no trades as I really need to downsize.On Oct-13-13 at 19:08:17 PDT, seller added the following information: yes, I would consider ending the auction early for a good and fair offer. but will not be sold for a few thousand dollars. thanks for all the interest so far. shes a great old survivor car. I have the right to end the auction early as she is for sale locally also.On Oct-14-13 at 17:50:07 PDT, seller added the following information: since so many calls and questions just asking what I want for the old girl, heres a buy it now that I have added. will still listen to a close offer, but please, no low ballers. don't have to sell. thanks for all the interest. very hard to find this condition. just get in, drive and enjoy.On Oct-15-13 at 06:33:24 PDT, seller added the following information: **PLEASE NOTE: FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE AND ARE TRYING TO TEXT THINGS TO ME REGARDING THE CARS, THEY WONT GO THROUGH. I DO NOT HAVE TEXTING SO I CANT RECIEVE THEM. I AM JUST TOO DAMNED OLD!!!! SO PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL. THANKS WILLIAM **On Oct-16-13 at 07:31:30 PDT, seller added the following information: ***1-time only reduction in price, then she goes into storage and night, night for the winter. Get her while you can. Shes a great old ride!!!!***