Misallocation

1956 DeSoto Fireflite

Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 13, 2017, offered with no reserve.

$4,070Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

Photo: RM Sotheby's

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
DeSoto Fireflite
Generation
Fireflite (1955 to 1960)
Version
Fireflite (1955 to 1960)

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 92% under its bottom.

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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
1955 DeSoto Fireflite ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$27,500
1955 DeSoto FireFlite SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$5,600
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