1957 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman..Highly Restored..341 HEMI..Custom Interior!

1957 DeSoto Fireflite Description

I know a lot of you are in love with the 57 Chevy, ut one look across the street at what was going on at Chrysler might change your allegiances. Park this heart-stopping 1957 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman next to a 57 Chevy and the Chevy starts to look positively ordinary in comparison. With long, weeping lines, hose killer fins, nd a robust 341 cubic inch Hemi under the hood, hrysler was most definitely at the top of their game with this car. - With a push button Torqueflite 3 speed transmission this sled glides seamlessly down the road. 3.36-geared rear end -..New gas tank..New Tires..New Brakes..New Interior..New Rubber..The Fireflite appearance for 1957 was redesigned with the help of Chrysler Corporation's head stylist, irgil Exner. The design was bold and radical with large tail fins, ual oval exhaust and triple-lens taillights. The tail fins were not only aesthetic, ut helped to stabilize the car at high speeds. A four-headlight system was optional for both the Fireflite and DeSoto Firedome models in 1957. The DeSoto Firesweep polyhead V8s were introduced with a bore and stroke of 3.6875 in (94 mm) X 3.800 in (97 mm). for 325 cid. The two barrel V8 was rated at 240 hp (179 kW) while the four barrel version produced 260 hp (194 kW). The 330 cid hemi engine was replaced by a hemi which was 341 cid. This car has a 341 Hemi. The two barrel carburetor produced 270 hp (201 kW). while the four barrel version was rated at 295 hp (220 kW). Both engines had a 9.25:1 compression ratio.[4] In 1957 the Fireflite was superseded by the DeSoto Adventurer as the premium DeSoto model. Nevertheless, ireflites continued to offer high-grade appointments in a full line of body styles. Also in 1957, station wagon was added to the Fireflite's lineup. Back-up lights became standard.[2] We present a top shelf product and are here to serve you as the customer. We ARE up front and honest on EVERY transaction and aim to please in every way possible. We accept all trade-ins and offer financing for in & out of state customers with rates starting as low as 0.9% We have a $199 Doc fee associated with all sales & have no other fees or charges. All of our vehicles come with a free Carfax history report as well. Visit Nashville Speed Shop in your Google toolbar to view more pictures of our vehicles or call us at 615-864-7072 to schedule your test drive today.