RM Sotheby's California (2014)

1952 Desoto Fire Dome V-8

DeSoto Firedome - 1st Gen

DeSoto

DeSoto was an American automotive brand that was founded in 1928. DeSoto was created by the Chrysler Corporation as their mid-range brand, sitting above <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/plymouth/">Plymouth</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/dodge/">Dodge</a>, but below <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chrysler/">Chrysler</a>. In 1934, Dodge and DeSoto switched positions, leaving DeSoto as the lower-priced intermediate brand. Over the course of its history, DeSoto offered a wide range of cars, many of which were based on Chrysler models. Notable models included the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/adventurer/">Adventurer</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/airflow/">Airflow</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/fireflite/">Fireflite</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/">Firedome</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/custom/">Custom</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/deluxe/">Deluxe</a>. After many years of success, DeSoto was struggling for sales, eventually leading to Chrysler discontinuing the brand after the 1961 model year.

DeSoto was an American automotive brand that was founded in 1928. DeSoto was created by the Chrysler Corporation as their mid-range brand,…

Firedome - 1st Gen

DeSoto Firedome

The DeSoto Firedome was a series of full-size cars introduced for the 1952 model year. DeSoto introduced the Firedome as their top of the line model as well as their first offering with a V8 engine. Over the course of production, the Firedome was sold as DeSoto&#39;s top, intermediate, and entry-level full-size model, and was available in a variety of body styles. DeSoto built the Firedome in three generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1952-1954)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1955-1956)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1957-1959)</a>.

The DeSoto Firedome was a series of full-size cars introduced for the 1952 model year. DeSoto introduced the Firedome as their top of the…

Firedome

The first generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/">DeSoto Firedome</a> debuted for the 1952 model year. This first generation of Firedome was offered as a coupe, sedan, station wagon, or convertible, and was powered by DeSoto&#39;s first V8 engine, a 4.5L &#39;Hemi&#39; V8 producing 160hp. Both manual and automatic transmissions were available on the first generation Firedome, which was built until 1954. The first generation was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/2nd-gen/">Second Generation DeSoto Firedome</a>.

The first generation of DeSoto Firedome debuted for the 1952 model year. This first generation of Firedome was offered as a coupe, sedan,…

1st Gen

DeSoto Firedome - 2nd Gen

The second generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/">DeSoto Firedome</a> was introduced for the 1955 model year. This updated generation of Firedome was fitted with a new 4.8L V8 engine that initially produced 185hp, but the 1956 model was a more powerful 230hp version of the same engine. As with the previous generation, the second generation was offered as a full-size, rear wheel drive car with an automatic or manual transmission. Whereas the Firedome had been launched as DeSoto&#39;s top model, this generation saw the model become DeSoto&#39;s entry level model. Coupe, sedan, convertible, and station wagon body styles were available before production ended in 1956. The second generation Firedome was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/3rd-gen/">Third Generation DeSoto Firedome</a>.

The second generation of DeSoto Firedome was introduced for the 1955 model year. This updated generation of Firedome was fitted with a new…

Firedome - 2nd Gen

2nd Gen

DeSoto Firedome - 3rd Gen

The third and final generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/">DeSoto Firedome</a> was introduced for the 1957 model year. This final generation of Firedome saw the model become DeSoto&#39;s intermediate offering, available in coupe, sedan, convertible, and station wagon body styles. DeSoto fit the Firedome with a selection of V8 engines, including a 5.9L unit. Production of the DeSoto Firedome lasted until 1959, as the company consolidated its offerings.

The third and final generation of DeSoto Firedome was introduced for the 1957 model year. This final generation of Firedome saw the model…

Firedome - 3rd Gen

3rd Gen

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The first generation of <a href="MKT:17269" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/">DeSoto Firedome</a> debuted for the 1952 model year. This first generation of Firedome was offered as a coupe, sedan, station wagon, or convertible, and was powered by DeSoto&#39;s first V8 engine, a 4.5L &#39;Hemi&#39; V8 producing 160hp. Both manual and automatic transmissions were available on the first generation Firedome, which was built until 1954. The first generation was replaced by the <a href="MKT:17303" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/desoto/firedome/2nd-gen/">Second Generation DeSoto Firedome</a>.

1952 DeSoto Firedome - 1st Gen

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