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This vehicle is being sold at the Indy 2023 as Lot No. R114. - Comprehensive body-off-frame restoration - Rare and color combination of Mauve and Lavender- Detailed engine compartment and undercarriage- 330 CI Hemi V-8 engine- Dual 4-barrel carburetor setup with factory Bat Wing air cleaner- 3-speed automatic transmission- Benrus self-winding steering wheel-mounted clock- Highway HiFi in-car record player

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This vehicle is being sold at the Indy 2023 as Lot No. R244. - AACA Junior First in 2003- AACA Senior in 2003- Walter P. Chrysler National award in 2003- AACA Grand National First in 2004- AACA Grand National Senior in 2016- 6-time AACA Preservation award winner- National Chrysler Products Club Best of Show and Board of Directors Choice in 2004- Best Great American Convertible 1*number in the description* and Chairman's trophy at the 2005 Meadowbrook Concours- This car's last show appearance was at Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 2016- Body-off restoration completed in 2003- In Clyde Horst's care for the last 22 years- Stored in a climate controlled building and detailed twice a year since restoration- 1 of 1,485 produced- 330/255 HP V-8 engine- Pushbutton automatic transmission- Power steering- Power brakes- Shell Pink and Iridescent Gray two-tone paint- Pink and White two-tone interior- Power windows- Power seat- Highway HiFi record player- Dual exhaust- White convertible top

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This vehicle is being sold at the Glendale 2023 as Lot No. T225. - 325/200 HP Hemi V-8 engine - 4-barrel carburetor- Powerflite automatic transmission with dash mount transmission shift control lever- Two tone Emberglow and Black with chrome trim- Matching bench seat interior - Pushbutton radio- Dash mounted clock- Power windows- Power steering- Power brakes- Chrome front and rear bumpers - Rare Cello aftermarket front and rear bumper guards- Kelsey Hayes chrome wire wheels with wide Whitewall tires- DeSoto accessory exhaust pipe deflector- Factory shop manual

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*1955 Desoto Fireflite Convertible*The DeSoto Fireflite Convertible debuted in 1955 as the brand's flagship vehicle and one of the most luxurious, high-end cars in the entire Chrysler corporation's lineup. Part of the Forward Look designs penned by styling legend Virgil Exner, the Fireflite represents the pinnacle of DeSoto and is one of the rarest American-made convertibles of the era. One of just 775 built in 1955, this example was sold new in the Pacific Northwest and has spent its entire life on the west coast, passed between collectors, and remains in very nice condition throughout.This Fireflite was first sold to a dentist based in Portland, Oregon and after a number of years there, the car was sold to local collector Gordon Apker. Apker had one of the most prominent collections in the greater Seattle area and was well known for buying truly special and high-quality vehicles. As the car's second owner, the Apkers held on to this Fireflite until Gordon's passing in 2016 when it was sold to Don Williams of Danville, CA. Williams operates the Blackhawk Collection, a museum, and dealership that has seen many of the world's greatest cars pass through their hands including this Fireflite which remained in the collection for 5 years. A frequent sighting at car shows while in Apker's hands, this Fireflite won an award at the 2015 Goodguys Spring Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ and has been displayed at events around the country.Powered by a 5.3-liter Firedome Hemi V8, when equipped with the optional Carter BBD 4-bbl carburetor the 1955 Fireflite produced 200 horsepower and was capable of a top speed of over 110 mph. That V8 is connected to a two-speed Powerflite automatic transmission with a Flite-Control lever on the dash to select gears. To slow the car down, a set of 12 drum brakes were standard and the suspension consisted of independent front suspension, paired to a live rear axle.Painted in creamy DeSoto Surf White With Carnival Red side striping, the car presents quite well and is covered in chrome trim which was so ubiquitous in that era. One of the unique styling accents on the Fireflite is a special set of downturned exhaust tips with gold accents that shows just how much attention to detail was paid with the creation of this car. A set of upgraded Kelsey Hayes wire wheels are wrapped in wide white wall tires giving the car a notably upscale appearance and adding rarity to the already uncommon Fireflite. The interior was finished to match the exterior paint with white primary upholstery and red patterned seat centers, tied together with black piping- all of which remain in very good condition.The 1955 Fireflite Convertible was one of the finest vehicles available in its era and remains a stunning statement of a car today. With just 775 produced, it is almost a guarantee that you won't see another like it and especially not one with history like this. Knowing the complete ownership history of a car that is nearly 70 years old is rare- what is even more rare is that it has been in the hands of just three people since then. Having spent decades in two of the greatest collections of cars anywhere should tell you just how special this DeSoto truly is and it is hard to imagine finding another with this sort of provenance.*Standard Features*  * 5.3-Liter Hemi V8    * 200 Horsepower  * 2-Speed Powerflite Transmission  * 12 Drum Brakes  * Convertible Top  * Steel Wheels With Hubcaps  * Chrome Grille  * Two-Tone Paint  * Dual Bench Seats  * Live Rear Axle  * Independent Front SuspensionFor more information on this 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible or any of our 100+ Luxury, Exotic and High-Performance sports cars always in stock, contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants or always feel free to drop by our 5-acre Bellevue, WA campus with over 40,000 sq ft of Indoor Showrooms - Home of the West Coast's Most Exciting and Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, High Performance and Collectible Automobiles. With 150+ Always On Site, Nobody Has What We Have!

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