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1959 DESOTO FIRESWEEP CONVERTIBLE

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    1959 Desoto Firesweep

  • VIN M414100544
  • The VIN decodes to a 1959 Desoto Firesweep.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1959
    Make
    Desoto
  • Series
    Firesweep
    Trim Level
    Convertible
  • Origin
    United States
    Base Price
    $3018.00 USD
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Weight
    3840 lbs
    Body Maker
    Desoto
  • Doors
    2
  • Brakes
  • Rear Brake Size
    11 in.
    Emergency Brake
    On the drive shaft
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Capacities
  • Transmission
    2.75 pt.
    Oil
    5 qt.
  • Fuel Tank
    20 gal.
    Rear Differential
    3.5 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Carter
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Size
    10.5 inches
    Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    3.54 :1
  • Dimension
  • Length
    215.5 in.
    Rear Tread
    59.8 in.
  • Front Tread
    60.9 in.
    Height
    58.6 in.
  • Wheelbase
    122 in.
    Width
    78.3 in.
  • Engine
  • Displacement
    360.83 cu. in.
    Bore and Stroke
    4 1/8 & 3 3/8 in.
  • Torque
    390@2400 ft/lbs
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Cylinders
    8
    Brake Horsepower
    290@4600 hp
  • Engine Type
    Synchronous meshing
    Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
  • Engine No. Location
    On top front of block near water outlet.
    Compression Ratio
    10.0 :1
  • Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Engine Type
    Dual downdraft
    Rated Horsepower
    54.45 hp
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Radiator
    Cellular tubular or fin and tube
    Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Battery
    12
  • Exhaust System
    Single
    Cooling System
    15 Quarts
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Torque Flite automatic transmission
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
    Power Flite automatic transmission
    Optional
  • Power brakes
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Worm & three tooth roller
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Longitudinal leaf spring
    Front Suspension
    Independent torsion bar
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.12 :1
    2nd
    1.43 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    2.73 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On left front door hinge post.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Tire Size
    8 x 14
    Spare Location
    Trunk

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