1955 Desoto Fireflite Convertible
Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 12, 2018, offered with no reserve.
$44,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $39,286, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1955
- Make and model
- DeSoto Fireflite
- Generation
- Fireflite (1955 to 1960)
- Version
- Fireflite (1955 to 1960)
- Chassis
- 50353457
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 41% over its top.
Middle half of sales$7,100 to $27,875
Median$17,900
Sales behind it6Likely
From 6 sales of the DeSoto Fireflite (1955 to 1960) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,100 and $27,875.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 29, 2026 | $27,500 |
| 1955 DeSoto FireFlite SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025 | Mecum | Dec. 4, 2025 | $5,600 |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite SedanMecum, Sept. 22, 2026 | Mecum | Sept. 22, 2026 | $6,700 |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 15, 2026 | $8,300 |
| 1957 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2025 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 24, 2025 | $80,000 |
| 1959 DESOTO FIREFLITEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | June 25, 2026 | $28,000 |