General description :
1956 DeSoto Firedome finished in Crimson/Black with Red interior. Powered by a 330c.i. Hemi V8 producing 230hp and backed by an optional Powerflite 2-speed push-button automatic transmission. The Firedome has a classic 1950's look with some added flair. The color options and redesigns that happened over the years were ones that pushed the company to meet or exceed expectations, and now you can enjoy the same car that led to that success.DeSoto first introduced the Firedome in 1952. In 1955 they redesigned the car with what was considered a forward look at the time. This included some bright color packages many people weren't accustomed to. This was also the year that the Firedome took over as the entry-level model taking the title from the DeSoto Powermaster. Moving forward to the model year 1956, the forward look was freshened up and the electrical system was updated to 12-volt. This was also the year that the Hemi V8 grew to 330c.i. and an optional Powerflite automatic transmission was added. Because all these changes led to some amazing and mechanically sound cars, Desoto actually outsold Chrysler for the 1956 model year. By 1959 the Firedome was no longer available. DeSoto themselves soon followed and ended their run as a company in 1961.This car features; dual exhaust left hand fender mirror, three-way prismatic rearview mirror, power brakes, power steering, AM push-button radio with rear seat speaker, 15-inch wheel with chrome hubcaps and and white wall tires, analog clock, windshield washers, 4,120lb curb weight, independent front suspension, rebuilt brake system, transmission service, recent coolant and oil service, new master cylinder, new valve cover and oil pan gaskets, and new rear shocks. The car is from Alabama.For more information on this beautiful 1956 DeSoto Firedome or any of our 50+ classic and collectible cars always in stock, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, or always feel free to stop by our Bellevue, WA Park Place Ltd campus - Where we have over 40,000 sq ft of indoor showrooms filled with the finest cars. As part of the Park Place Motor Group family, which includes Park Place Aston Martin and Lotus of Bellevue, Park Place Ltd is Home to the West Coast's Most Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, Collectible and Special Interest Automobiles. With 200+ Always On Site, Nobody Has What We Have!
1956 DeSoto Firedome is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Bellevue by Specialty Vehicle Dealers Association Member for $15950.
Car Facts
Car type : CarMake : DeSotoModel : FiredomeEngine size : 0.0Model Year : 1956Location : 13710 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005Vehicle Registration : Undefined
15950 $
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Specialty Vehicle Dealers Association
Specialty Vehicle Dealers Association Member, Contact no. +1-4255621000
Wanting to enter the competition with its arch-rivals General Motors, Studebaker, and Willys-Knight, in the mid-price class, Walter Chrysler introduced in 1928 The DeSoto make, named after the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.
In 1934, an attempt was made to elevate DeSoto by introducing Chrysler's streamlined Airflow bodies on the shorter DeSoto chassis. This created an initial sales flop, but made an interesting collectors' car
After a period of low sales the brand was finally discontinued in 1961.