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1955 DeSoto FireFlite Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 4, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$6,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,600, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
DeSoto Fireflite
Generation
Fireflite (1955 to 1960)
Version
Fireflite (1955 to 1960)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
50345281
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 48% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,300 to $28,000
Median$27,500
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 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 $8,300 and $28,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 DeSoto Fireflite ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$27,500
1956 DeSoto Fireflite SedanMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$6,700
1956 DeSoto Fireflite SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 15, 2026$8,300
1957 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2025$80,000
1959 DESOTO FIREFLITEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$28,000