For Sale 58 Desoto

[67-Fury]

Not mine (Wish it was) From F**cebook. Can't download pics

 

[67-Fury]

 

[300rag]

1958 DeSoto Firesweep PAIR! 2 cars

For sale or trade, two 1958 DeSoto firesweeps. First is a very raretwo-door hardtop Sportsman. Car is complete but needs FULL restoration. Car will need rockers, quarter patches, floors, and trunk floor. Real Steel replacement right here in New Hampshire manufacturers all the sheet metal you will need. I can put you in touch with him, top quality metal. Original 350 cubic inch on your only big block with powr-flite transmission still in place. Car was last on the road in 1980. Sold on bill of sale and last registration from 1980 only. No title required in New Hampshire for classic vehicles
Second is a 1958 firesweep 4-door sedan. This car is in much better condition, very little rust. Lots of good Chrome. No engine but has title Restore both or make one really good car. 7K or best reasonable offer for BOTH cars. No scammers, I don't need help selling. . Tradesdered. Looking for a newer low mile 6.4 Hemi engine and computer out of a passenger car. Will consider any running driving trades pre 1975. Call or text only, no email. Jonny show contact info Keywords Dodge Chrysler Plymouth DeSoto Imperial Chevrolet Buick Cadillac Mercury Ford Oldsmobile Pontiac. Antique Vintage classic barn find old project car.

 

[crv]

$4,500 for a car with severe rust issues?

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

$4,500 for a car with severe rust issues?

you don't deal with B&E-Bodys, do you

 

[polara71]

Or Forwardlook cars

 

[Scotish]

What's up with all the rocks in the trunk ?

 

[5wndwcpe]

What's up with all the rocks in the trunk ?

That's to keep the "lightweight" body from blowing away.

 

[crv]

you don't deal with B&E-Bodys, do you

I get that they are worth a lot of $ restored, but what do you reckon this DeSoto will end up costing to restore?, may be worth it if it was an Adventurer. I'd say the same about a second generation Charger, the prices for complete rust buckets is just insane.

 

[GJS]

ooooooooo, Maine! So you know it's Class A toast.
Too bad. Far beyond my skillset and/or patience level.

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

I get that they are worth a lot of $ restored, but what do you reckon this DeSoto will end up costing to restore?, may be worth it if it was an Adventurer. I'd say the same about a second generation Charger, the prices for complete rust buckets is just insane.

if it would a rare 58 Adventurer (one of only 350 built) the price would be 20k $ for the same condition.

The phrase "if you can return your investment" very rarely works.
So nearly every project car will bring you in a financial disaster if you reach out a for a perfect car.

I don't like it either (as the 68-70 Charger prices, too) but it is a fact.
Price is set by supply and demand

 

[1978 NYB]

It does look like a complete car with all the trim. That's half the battle restoring these cars. A good upholsterer can do the interior.

 

[crv]

If there's someone out there with the means to restore this or any other badly rusted and neglected old car, good on them and good luck to them.

 

[commando1]

There are only a handful of people left who would take on this DeSoto.

 

[livininharrow]

make it roadworthy. just don't put anything in the trunk.

 

[Clover]

I’ve fixed worse.