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1955 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 11, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$20,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $19,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
DeSoto Firedome
Generation
Firedome (1952 to 1959)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
64026815
Condition
Good (3)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, 31% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,000 to $14,500
Median$13,100
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the DeSoto Firedome (1952 to 1959) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,000 and $14,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 DeSoto Firedome SedanBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$13,100
1955 DeSoto Firedome Convertible 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 4, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 4, 2025$62,500
1956 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman 2-DoorBring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2025$14,500
1952 DeSoto FiredomeMecum, Oct. 4, 2025MecumOct. 4, 2025$6,150
1959 DeSoto FiredomeMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$13,000