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1955 DeSoto Firedome Series S 22 Station Wagon

Location: Laredo, Texas, United States
Make: DeSoto
Model: Firedome
Type: Wagon
Year: 1955
Mileage: 1,000
VIN: 3092877527
Color: Green
Engine size: 291
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Green
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear

1955 DeSoto Firedome Description

1955 DeSoto Firedome Series S 22 Station Wagon
VIN No. 55230447One of only 1803 produced and one of few known to exist in this pristine as“new condition”.DeSoto wagons are exceptionally rare and highly desirable.1955 were the first DeSotos completely styled by Virgil Exner, and among thedivision´s most striking cars. Featured lush upholstery and trick design features like a“gullwing” dash and a toothy grille. Performance more than ample from Hemi V-8engines. Buyers had a choice between solid and wild two-tone colors.These majestic wagons were factory hand built.This amazing wagon has been the subject of a complete professional frame offrestoration to a very high standard for the past two years. Painted in correct originaltwo tone Lexington Green No. 316 and Surf White No. 355.It is a matching numbers car, The 291 CID Hemi 200 HP engine along with theoriginal Powerflite automatic transmission have both been completely restored. Alloriginal dashboard and working gauges. The interior is all new with spectacular greenand gray cloth inserts with white door panels and seats, new white headliner, newaluminum running boards, comes with green carpets, new wiring, new white wallradial tires, original Solex Herculite glass, original radio, original dual horns, restoredoriginal power steering, original power brakes, new wood flooring. Chromed exhaust.All new chrome in excellent condition. Comes with a chromed luggage rack. Drivenless than 40 miles since restoration.This is an incredibly rare opportunity to own a beautiful and much sought after DeSotoWagon in such an excellent condition. A great car for both enthusiasts and investorswho understand and appreciate the investment potential of this rare AmericanClassic.
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