56 desoto convertible. If you have one and would like it added to the list, please contact David Frank at fireflite56@gmail. Like many vehicles from this era, they were treated as disposable items, quickly discarded when the “latest and greatest” landed on the showroom floor. The Forward Look styling was totally adopted, with sweeping lines and fins in full evidence. Jun 1, 2025 · DeSoto produced 30,521 examples of the 1956 Fireflite across all body styles, but only 1,485 buyers paid the premium to drive away in a Convertible. Text courtesy of Mecum Auctions DeSoto was riding high in 1955, unveiling Virgil Exner’s fresh new “Forward Look” lineup. The National DeSoto Club also maintains a registry for all known 1956 DeSotos. . The FireFlite, powered by a 200bhp FireDome V8, offered sedan, hardtop coup, and convertible variants, with the latter notably limited in production. Jun 17, 2024 · In 1956, DeSoto made automotive history by selecting its Fireflite convertible as the official pace car for the legendary Indianapolis 500 race. Selling this 1956 DeSoto Pacesetter convertible. The new flagship for 1955 was the FireFlite, a rakish car with great presence and a plush interior. There are 22 1956 DeSoto for sale right now - Follow the Market and get notified with new listings and sale prices. The Indy 500 pace car in 1956 was a DeSoto Convertible and DeSoto built about 400 replicas to sell to the public. The new cars caught the public’s imagination, and DeSoto sales nearly doubled over the previous year. Powered by a potent Adventurer 341 cubic inch Hemi V8 engine delivering 329 horsepower, the Fireflite Pace Car boasted exceptional performance capabilities with a top speed of 144 mph, bolstered by a heavy-duty transmission and stiffened suspension Oct 28, 2022 · This 1956 DeSoto Fireflite is a two-door convertible finished in black and white over matching vinyl upholstery. Find your dream car today. Like all DeSotos, it was powered by Chrysler’s Firedome Hemi There are 5 new and used 1955 to 1956 DeSotos listed for sale near you on ClassicCars. Lot #123,547. Oct 11, 2023 · Bid for the chance to own a 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Pacesetter Convertible at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. com with prices starting as low as $9,000. Jan 3, 2025 · On January 11, 1956 DeSoto announced that a Fireflite convertible with a 255 HP engine would pace the Indianapolis 500 and be available to the public. There is 1 new and used 1956 DeSoto listed for sale near you on ClassicCars. Lot #142,384. Power is provided by a 330ci Hemi V8 paired with a push-button two-speed automatic transmission. Sep 19, 2025 · The 1956 De Soto Adventurer had the power, flash, luxury and even rarity to catch the attention of buyers, both then and now. Apr 6, 2024 · Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Pacesetter Convertible at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. The FireFlite convertible earned the prestigious title of the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car in 1956. com. com with prices starting as low as $59,500. 1qmt vzhg 7u5l dbl 8kptbq ttz t43c uldj dpt ohf