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1956 Desoto Firedome Seville Hemi V8

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 21, 2016, offered with no reserve.

$4,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
DeSoto Firedome
Generation
Firedome (1952 to 1959)
Miles shown
74,839
Chassis
64030700
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 189% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$13,025 to $17,875
Median$13,800
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 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 $13,025 and $17,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 DeSoto Firedome SedanBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$13,100
1956 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman 2-DoorBring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2025$14,500
1955 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman HardtopMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$19,000
1955 DeSoto Firedome Convertible 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 4, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 4, 2025$62,500
1959 DeSoto FiredomeMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$13,000
1952 DeSoto FiredomeMecum, Oct. 4, 2025MecumOct. 4, 2025$6,150