1959 DeSoto Fireflite

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. Unfortunatley, 1959 would be the last year for DeSoto Station Wagons and Convertibles.

Features on the Fireflite included a Turboflash V8 engine, push-button transmission, Torsion-Aire suspension, and Safe-Stop brakes.

1959 DeSoto Fireflite Specification and Production

Model Number	Body Style & Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Fireflite Series
452	23	2 dr Sportsman - 6P	$3,831	3,910 lbs	1,393
453	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$3,763	3,920 lbs	4,480
454	43	4 dr Sportsman - 6P	$3,888	3,950 lbs	2,364
455	27	2 dr Convertible Coupe - 6P	$4,152	4,105 lbs	186
478	45A	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$4,216	4,170 lbs	271
479	45B	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$4,358	4,205 lbs	433

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Fireflite	126 in	221.1 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	8.50 x 14
Station Wagon	126 in	221.1 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	8.50 x 14

1959 DeSoto Fireflite Options

Description	Description
Auto-Temp Push Button Heater	Touch-Tuner Radio
3-way Prismatic Mirror	Outside Left Mirror
Rear Seat Speaker	Vanity Mirror
License Plate Frame	Triad Horn
Dual Exhausts	Stone Deflectors
Station Seeker Radio	Power Windows
Outside Left Remote Control Mirror