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1957 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 24, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$88,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $80,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
DeSoto Fireflite
Generation
Fireflite (1955 to 1960)
Version
Fireflite (1955 to 1960)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
50410529
Condition
Excellent (2)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 5 comparable sales, 191% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,700 to $27,500
Median$8,300
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 $6,700 and $27,500.

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
1959 DESOTO FIREFLITEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$28,000
1955 DeSoto FireFlite SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$5,600