West Coast Classics is proud to present this absolutely exceptional and stunning mostly all original survivor example of this virtually all stock and completely rust and accident free 1957 De Soto Firesweep Sportsman 6 passenger 2 Door Hardtop with it's original 325 CID 245HP V8 engine matched to it's original push button automatic transmission in its original factory 'Samoa Green over Sunburst Yellow' factory color paint (code 4SKS) and its correct original factory specification 'Green Nugget Tweed Cloth & Vinyl' interior (Trim Code 515) with reportedly and believed to be 46K original miles!
Finished in it's very striking original factory two-tone 'Samoa Green over Sunburst Yellow' color paint with its rare all original specification factory 'Green Nugget Tweed Cloth & Vinyl' interior and trim!
The original factory options of the car included:
325 CID 2 BBL 245HP V8 Engine
Torqueflite Automatic Transmission
Heater & Defroster
Green Nugget Tweed Cloth & Vinyl all original spec interior
Air Foam Seat cushions
Color Keyed Full Floor Carpeting
Variable Speed Windshield wipers
Backup lights
Stainless steel bodyside & window moldings
Roof Molding package
Side Body Color Sweep
Full wheel covers
AM radio with antenna
Electric clock
Constant control power steering
The car looks extremely striking in it's original factory 'Samoa Green over Sunburst Yellow' color paint and the correct factory original specification interior is both rich and unblemished and the whole interior is also in quite exceptional and mostly completely original condition throughout! All the original chromework is also in very beautiful condition with no pitting and the original spare wheel and jack is in the trunk. The original 325 cid 245HP V8 cylinder engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives magnificently - must be driven to be believed - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
Designed by the legendary Virgil Exner in 1955, the 'Forward Look' design of the De Soto with a snappy two-tone paint job and a list of features that would make any automaker proud. From it's inception in 1928 De Soto had always built cars that were distinguishable from their similar Chrysler cousins. The DeSoto was arguably always more exciting and sportier looking than any of the standard Ford's and Chevrolet's as the model was graced with bright backswept fender ornaments which encompassed the headlights and large chrome lined color sweeps which extended the length of the car with even more trim affixed to the lower rocker panels.
This is one very rare and highly desirable and collectible unabused example of one of the most outstanding designs of the late fifties, these high quality and extraordinarily unique cars were built to be able to complete long distances both quickly, powered by Chrysler's large 325 cid V8 engine matched to the legendary Torqueflite automatic transmission, and in supreme luxury for the ultimate drive and in the utmost of room and comfort, of any all American luxury car!
This is therefore one very desirable and collectible car for any classic American car collector or obviously any De Soto or Chrysler enthusiast to add to his collection and a sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American car collector!
