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In the desoto fireflite, it was a 341 cubic inch hemi that used a single 4barrel carburetor to make a very stout 295 horsepower, enough to push these gorgeous cars to more than 125 mph. Park this heartstopping 1957 desoto fireflite sportsman next to a 57 chevy and the chevy starts to look positively ordinary in comparison. Browse our online desoto parts catalog to find desoto performance. Desoto fireflite parts desoto fireflite auto parts. Power came from an overhead vale 361 cubicinch engine offering just over 300 horsepower. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Desoto fireflites for sale used on oodle classifieds. Our 1955 desoto fireflite inventory changes by the hour and includes frontrear bumpers, doors, hoods, headlights, taillights, mirrors, wheels, engines and more.
Jun 22, 2016 posted by nsm insurance group on wednesday, june 22, 2016 in 1950s, articles, chrysler, desoto, fireflite, vehicle spotlight in the fall of 1956, virgil exners forward look for the entire chrysler corporation caused a stir among designers around the world and a number of competitors launched crashprograms to in their concept studios. Our search technology instantly finds desoto fireflite for sale from our database of thousands of luxury and exotic cars. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. The desoto fireflite is an automobile which was produced by desoto in the united states from 1955 to 1960. For 19561961 desoto fireflite wheel cylinder rear dorman 62516kq 1957 1958 1959 fits. Desoto was created in 1928 by chrysler as a midpriced brand to compete with gm and studebaker. The ac will be recharged before it is sold as it has been sitting for some time and probably needs it. The design was a smashing success, nearly doubling desoto sales for the year, and it carried through to the end of the companys production on november 30, 1960. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1955 desoto fireflite classics for sale near you. Search desoto fireflite vin number enter the vin code. Jun 14, 2017 with unique styling, two big fins, and 4 doors, this fireflite restoration has stalled, but you can be the one to finish it up. Advance auto carries over 155 aftermarket parts for your 1955 desoto fireflite, along with original equipment manufacturer oem parts. With long, sweeping lines, those killer fins, and a robust 341 cubic inch hemi under the hood, chrysler was most definitely at the top of their game with this car.
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