1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman
No Reserve. Introduced for 1957, the DeSoto Firesweep brought Virgil Exner's sensational Forward Look styling to a new entry point in the DeSoto range, combining towering tailfins, a low roofline and dramatic brightwork with Dodge-derived mechanical underpinnings. This example's factory cowl tag identifies it as body code 3146, confirming it as a Firesweep Sportsman two-door pillarless hardtop. The 1957 Firesweep power plant has been upgraded to a 392 Hemi out of an Imperial. Riding on a 122-inch wheelbase, the Firesweep combined a slightly more compact Dodge-based chassis with unmistakable DeSoto styling, creating one of the more distinctive automobiles of the fin era. This Sportsman presents an appealing opportunity to acquire a comparatively uncommon example of DeSoto's celebrated 1957 redesign. MILEAGE: 71,988. VIN: 58010660.
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Memorabilia purchases are eligible for free delivery to shows attended by Richmond Auctions. Memorabilia purchases can also be picked up in Greenville, SC or the McCandless Collection in Burlington, NC. Winning bidders of memorabilia items can contact us following the sale to arrange freight and shipping options. Please contact Reliable Carriers to arrange vehicle shipping.
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BUYER'S PREMIUM:Vehicles: 15% on LiveAuctioneers.Automobilia & Tether Cars: 20% on LiveAuctioneersIMPORTANT STEPS TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION:1. A Letter of Guaranty from your financial institution is required to bid in The Fall Spectacular Auction at the Savoy Automobile Museum since automobiles are selling in conjunction with advertising and memorabilia. 2. Message us to request a sample format of the Letter of Guarantee required to register about the pre-set bid limit of $25,000.3. Your bid limit will be capped at the amount set in the Letter of Guaranty by your financial institution.4. Send your completed Letter of Guaranty and a copy of your driver's license (front and back) to finance (at) richmondauctions (dot) com in order to complete the registration process.5. Once a completed Letter of Guaranty is received and verified by Richmond Auctions, you will receive an email with approval notification. Completed approval will allow you to bid on Day 1 and Day 2. If you have any questions, please call our office at 864-991-5949 and ask for Accounting.
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No Reserve. Introduced for 1957, the DeSoto Firesweep brought Virgil Exner's sensational Forward Look styling to a new entry point in the DeSoto range, combining towering tailfins, a low roofline and dramatic brightwork with Dodge-derived mechanical underpinnings. This example's factory cowl tag identifies it as body code 3146, confirming it as a Firesweep Sportsman two-door pillarless hardtop. The 1957 Firesweep power plant has been upgraded to a 392 Hemi out of an Imperial. Riding on a 122-inch wheelbase, the Firesweep combined a slightly more compact Dodge-based chassis with unmistakable DeSoto styling, creating one of the more distinctive automobiles of the fin era. This Sportsman presents an appealing opportunity to acquire a comparatively uncommon example of DeSoto's celebrated 1957 redesign. MILEAGE: 71,988. VIN: 58010660.
Please send us a message if you would like to see additional images of any vehicle.
Memorabilia purchases are eligible for free delivery to shows attended by Richmond Auctions. Memorabilia purchases can also be picked up in Greenville, SC or the McCandless Collection in Burlington, NC. Winning bidders of memorabilia items can contact us following the sale to arrange freight and shipping options. Please contact Reliable Carriers to arrange vehicle shipping.
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BUYER'S PREMIUM:Vehicles: 15% on LiveAuctioneers.Automobilia & Tether Cars: 20% on LiveAuctioneersIMPORTANT STEPS TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION:1. A Letter of Guaranty from your financial institution is required to bid in The Fall Spectacular Auction at the Savoy Automobile Museum since automobiles are selling in conjunction with advertising and memorabilia. 2. Message us to request a sample format of the Letter of Guarantee required to register about the pre-set bid limit of $25,000.3. Your bid limit will be capped at the amount set in the Letter of Guaranty by your financial institution.4. Send your completed Letter of Guaranty and a copy of your driver's license (front and back) to finance (at) richmondauctions (dot) com in order to complete the registration process.5. Once a completed Letter of Guaranty is received and verified by Richmond Auctions, you will receive an email with approval notification. Completed approval will allow you to bid on Day 1 and Day 2. If you have any questions, please call our office at 864-991-5949 and ask for Accounting.
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