1960 DeSoto Fireflite

Sedan

361

3 Speed

7103111130

Clear

Gasoline- Premium

This one here is a 1960 DeSoto Fireflite 4 Door Hardtop Sedan, with a 361ci engine and a 3 speed push button transmission on the dash. Aqua marine 2 tone exterior. Darker blue front bench style interior. This car has been sitting in a garage for the last 5 years. And with that the first thing we did was take it to a mechanic. We replaced the Fuel Filter, Fuel Pump, fuel sending unit, new plugs, oil change and had the carburetor rebuilt. We also had the brakes checked. The brake shoes are good with 80-90% life left. The brakes were cleaned and adjusted. They still pulse when slowing down though. Replaced the starter relay and added a new battery and new terminal connectors. The fuel gauge is not in working condition and we believe the problem is in the cluster or in the wiring. The gas tank has been drained and cleaned and been resealed on the inside. And after being checked out and replacing those items this car starts, runs and drives wonderfully.There is a slight window seal problem, some water does leak through. But there is a roll of new rubber that comes with this car if you want to replace it. This car is beautiful. It grabs everyone's attention on the road and people will certainly be asking you all about it. You can see the paint and the body in the pictures. The paint is the original color but not hte original paint job. Also according to the factory specs I believe the hard top color was originally white and not the aqua blue.  There are plenty of pictures below the description. We want to make sure you get a good feel for this car and fall in love with it like we have. This is a matching numbers car. The body matches the engine numbers. If you have ANY questions that we haven't answered or aren't answered by the pictures please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to answer them as fully as possible. Happy Bidding!!! If you would like to see the car in person before bidding, or have a local proxy check the car out for you we can certainly arrange that. We will require a $1000.00 deposit through paypal within 48 hours of auction close. The Deposit is non-refundable if you back out of the auction. The rest of the balance can be paid before, or when you come to pick the car up within 30 days of auction close. The buyer is responsible for transportation of this car. International buyers please email us before bidding on this car. We Reserve the right to end the auction early, because this vehicle is also for sale on our floor display. VIN- 7103111130 7-DeSoto, 1-Fireflite, 0-1960 Build year, 3-Made In Detroit, Mi., 111130-Vehicle Number. Original Base Price $2,888.00 No. Produced Body Body Maker Desoto No. Doors 4 Weight 3,805lbs Wheelbase 122 inches Length 215.4 inches Width 79.4 inches Height 58.9 inches Front Tread 61 inches Rear Tread 59.7 inches Engine Type V8 Valve-in-head Displacement 360.83 cu. in. Cylinders 8 Bore & Stroke 4 1/8 & 3 3/8 inches Compression Ratio-Std 10.0 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable Brake Horsepower 295@4600 Rated Horsepower 54.45 Torque 390@2400 Main Bearings 5 Valve Lifters Hydraulic Engine No. Location On top front of block near water outlet. Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin Type Dual downdraft Drive Rear wheel drive No. Of Gears 3 Gear Ratios 1st 2.49 2nd 1.59 3rd 1 to 1 Reverse 3.15 Clutch Type Single plate dry disc Clutch Size 11 inches Axle Type Semifloating Differential Hypoid Differential Ratio 3.73 Front Independent torsion bar Rear Longitudinal leaf spring Steering Gear Worm & three tooth roller Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum Front Size 11 inches Rear Size 11 inches Emergency On the drive shaft Other Systems Specifications Exhaust System Single with crossover Ignition System Distributor and coil Battery 12 Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat Radiator Cellular tubular or fin and tube Fuel Type Premium Tire Size 8 x 14 Spare Location Trunk Fuel 23 Gallons Oil 5 Quarts Transmission 2.75 Pints Cooling System 16 Quarts Rear Differential 3.5 Pints Front Differential Not Applicable Transfer Case Not Applicable Classic Rating Not Rated VIN Description Total Digits: 10 Digits 1: Make Digits 2: Series Digits 3: Model year Digits 4: Assembly plant Digits 5-10: Production number(info via- www.classiccardatabase.com)