1955 Desoto Firedome

Description

Senior collector now downsizing and selling some of my favorite cars .

Rare find of a pristine rust free Oregon 1955 Desoto Firedome.

An Oregon car so rust is not an issue as Oregon does not use salt its roads.

Four door sedan with recent rebuild of 291CID hemi V 8 engine, 185 HP @ 4400 rpm, valves inclined lateral overhead, 1.84" exhaust, 1.50" intake, bore and stroke 3.720" and 3.344", compression ratio 7.5 to 1, torque 245 ft lb at 2800 rpm., regular unleaded gas, valves arecase hardened for unleaded fuel.Overhaul of Powerflite automatictransmissio, all mechanicals updated, new exhaust, seat belts, Powerflite automatic transmission with dash shift, parking brake is a drum type applied to drive shaft, new gas tank, all new gray cloth interior and new black plush carpet, original literature. Chrome and metal trim is inamazing condition, ready to drive anywhere! Truly a time capsule in amazing condition for its age. The 291 hemi engine is highly sought after for its reliability!

A lot of money has been spent on the restoration but rarely get it all back so it is a good opportunity to own a ready to go classic collectible Desoto.

Can help with shipping arrangements.Have sent cars to France, Germany, Spain, Dubai and Australia. Shipping from USA is very reasonable in shipping containers.

Welcome to come and inspectand drive this unique car in Southern Oregon close to Interstate 5. Car located in Central Point, OR 97502, As is with all used vehicles it is sold as is where is without warranty of any type express or implied. Welcome any question call Don 541-944-0216

Reserve right to end auction early as car is for sale locally

Fly into Medfor, OR and drive it home!

On Oct-09-17 at 09:20:18 PDT, seller added the following information:

Added pics of original 1955 Desoto literature which goes with the car.