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1959 DE SOTO FIRESWEEP 2 DOOR HARDTOP

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 18, 2008, offered with no reserve.

$47,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $43,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
DeSoto Firesweep
Generation
Firesweep (1957 to 1959)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
M412106564
Condition
Excellent (2)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 3 comparable sales, 52% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,025 to $28,275
Median$13,550
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the DeSoto Firesweep (1957 to 1959) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,025 and $28,275.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1958 DeSoto Firesweep ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$43,000
1958 DeSoto Firesweep Four-Door Shopper Station WagonBring a Trailer, Jan. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 30, 2025$13,550
1957 DeSoto Firesweep SedanBring a Trailer, Jan. 20, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 20, 2025$10,500