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1957 DeSoto Firedome

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 31, 2014.

$50,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $46,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

Photo: RM Sotheby's

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
DeSoto Firedome
Generation
Firedome (1952 to 1959)
Version
Firedome (1952 to 1959)

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 81% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,288 to $25,450
Median$13,050
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 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 $11,288 and $25,450.

Closest sales

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