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1955 DE SOTO FIREDOME CUSTOM COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 13, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$21,450Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $19,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
DeSoto Firedome
Generation
Firedome (1952 to 1959)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
55244531
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

Above the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 9% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,025 to $17,875
Median$13,800
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 sales of the DeSoto Firedome (1952 to 1959) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,025 and $17,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman HardtopMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$19,000
1956 DeSoto Firedome SedanBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$13,100
1955 DeSoto Firedome Convertible 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 4, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 4, 2025$62,500
1956 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman 2-DoorBring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2025$14,500
1952 DeSoto FiredomeMecum, Oct. 4, 2025MecumOct. 4, 2025$6,150
1959 DeSoto FiredomeMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$13,000