Does anyone know the start/end production dates in Detroit MI for the 1955 De Soto plant? I know about the Chrysler Historical Collection site and have made my inquiry. Just not holding my breath. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Sorry,,Can't help you on dates. But,,I do have a 55 Fireflite 291 sitting in my basement. Great engine,,,,,no,,it's not for sale. Tommy
Thanks Tommy! Trying to decipher the VIN, to include the actual production date, while waiting on spring to get here.
Not sure about DeSoto in particular, but generally production began/begins in August and ends in July. For instance the '55 model year began Aug 1954 and ended July 1955.
I was thinking the same time frame which means my 55 Fireflite 2dr Sportsman is about to have its 59th birthday in mid-February. Maybe she'll get a repaired/replacement radio for her present.
Look what I found. The internet is amazing. DeSoto Fireflite V-8 Sportsman PowerFlite as offered for the year 1955 since October 1954 in North America U.S. Production/sales period of cars with this particular specs: October 1954 - October 1955 Modelyears: 1955 Country of origin: USA Make: DeSoto Model: Full-Size 3rd generation 1955-1956 Submodel: Fireflite 2-Door Sportsman 1955-1956 Optional equipment: EEC segmentation: F (luxury cars) Class: full-size luxury / luxury car Body style: hardtop coupe Doors: 2 Traction: RWD (rear-wheel drive) Lots more where that came from.
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