1959 DeSoto Firedome

In 1959, DeSoto revamped the front end to make it appear wider and lower which gave it a massive appearance on the road. Even the engines were bigger too. The Firesweep beholds a 361 cu. in. V8 while the Firedome and Fireflight increased to 383 cu. inches and the Adventurer models offered a dual four-barrel carburetor. Other improvements include swiveling front seats, air suspension in the rear, electronic headlight dimmer, push-button heater controls and sculpted roofs for more room.

 

1959 DeSoto Firedome Specification and Production

Model Number	Body Style & Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Firedome Series
432	23	2 dr Sport Hardtop - 6P	$3,234	3,840 lbs	9,171
433	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$3,398	3,895 lbs	2,862
434	43	4 dr Sport Hardtop - 6P	$3,341	3,795 lbs	2,744
435	27	2 dr Convertible Coupe - 6P	$3,653	4,015 lbs	299

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Firedome	126 in	221.1 in	78.7 in	Not Available	Not Available	8.50 x 14

1959 DeSoto Firedome Options

Description	Description
Auto-Temp Push Button Heater	Dual-jet Windshield Washers
Hand Brake Signal Light	Outside Left Mirror
3-way Prismatic Mirror	Vanity Mirror
License Plate Frame	Ashtray Light
Trunk Light	Touch-Tuner Radio
Rear Seat Speaker	Electric Clock
Constant Control Power Steering	Safe-Stop Power Brakes
Dual Exhausts