1959 DeSoto Firesweep

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 Firesweep included a Turboflash V8 engine, Torsion-Aire suspension, and Safe-Stop brakes.  

1959 DeSoto Firesweep Specification and Production

Model Number	Body Style & Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Firesweep Series
412	23	2 dr Sportsman - 6P	$2,967	3,625 lbs	5,481
413	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,904	3,670 lbs	9,649
414	43	4 dr Sportsman - 6P	$3,038	3,700 lbs	2,875
415	27	2 dr Convertible Coupe - 6P	$3,315	3,840 lbs	596
476	45A	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$3,366	3,950 lbs	1,054
477	45B	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$3,508	3,980 lbs	1,179

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Firesweep	122 in	217.1 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	8.00 x 14
Station Wagon	126 in	216.1 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	8.50 x 14

1959 DeSoto Firesweep Options

Description	Description
Auto-Temp Push Button Heater	Touch-Tuner Radio
3-way Prismatic Mirror	Outside Left Mirror
Electric Clock	Vanity Mirror
License Plate Frame	Safe-Stop Power Brakes
Constant Control Power Steering	Dual-jet Windshield Washers
Variable Speed Windshield Washers	Map & Glove Box Light
Ashtray Light	Trunk Light
Rear Dome Light in Station Wagons	Wheel Covers
Back-up Lights	Hand Brake Signal Light