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1956 DeSoto Fireflite Adventurer

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 2, 2018, offered with no reserve.

$45,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,268, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
DeSoto Fireflite
Generation
Fireflite (1955 to 1960)
Chassis
50386077

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 46% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,300 to $27,500
Median$27,000
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the DeSoto Fireflite (1955 to 1960) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,300 and $27,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 DeSoto Fireflite SedanMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$6,700
1956 DeSoto Fireflite SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 15, 2026$8,300
1955 DeSoto Fireflite ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$27,500
1955 DeSoto Fireflite SportsmanRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$11,000
1955 DeSoto FireFlite SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$5,600
331-Powered 1955 DeSoto Fireflite 2-Door Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2025$27,500
1957 DESOTO FIREFLITE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2025$80,000
1959 DESOTO FIREFLITEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$28,000