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60 Imp
Posted 2013-05-24 6:03 AM (#376863)
Subject: 57 Desoto conv


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Location: North Australia		this one has been on here before.

I find it strange that a car like this is traded/sold so frequently.

Steve.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-DESOTO-FIREFLITE-CONVERTIBLE-/1...
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lownslow
Posted 2013-05-24 8:00 AM (#376876 - in reply to #376863)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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Location: Vermont		Can you drive and enjoy a car like this or do you just have to keep it in a glass case?
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Myke
Posted 2013-05-24 10:35 AM (#376888 - in reply to #376876)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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lownslow - 2013-05-24 8:00 AM

Can you drive and enjoy a car like this or do you just have to keep it in a glass case?


Imma go with the latter on is one

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Doctor DeSoto
Posted 2013-05-24 10:53 AM (#376892 - in reply to #376888)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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Location: Parts Unknown		Let's review, shall we ?

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This stunning restored Desoto Fireflight Convertible is a well known car
having been in several major collections over the last ten years. It was
fully restored by legendary restorer Ken Brody in the early 2000's. It
was then sold to respected Maserati collector Alfredo Brener of Houston
Texas. There it resided in his collection on static display until 2010.

Starting in 2010, it has been on museum display and in climate controlled
storage. The car underwent a comprehensive detailing in 2011 including
paint work, chrome, engine bay detailing, new top and underside detailing.
Since then, the car has driven all of four miles onto and off of trailers
for various shows and events.

The car is fully show ready with all correct Adventurer components
including engine, dual quads, trim, interior, carpeting, and options.

Finding a car of this caliber is not easy and the cost of restoring one to
this level would be into the six figure range for even the most
dollar-concious restorers. Here is your chance to acquire one of the best
extant that is turn key show ready and fully sorted for reliability and
ready to be enjoyed at a moments notice.

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OK, first of all, it is not restored. It is a clone Adventurer. There is a difference, especially at
this price.

Legendary restorer, static and museum display, and then it required engine bay, paint, chrome,
and underside detailing ? Why ?

Fully show ready ? What does that mean ? I see total sh!t heaps at shows. They are "show ready"
too. This car has all the INCORRECT Adventurer components to make a Fireflite look like an Adventurer ...
... but it's "show ready" !!!!

Sad, that this great car is being so bloatedly represented. A car like this needs no puffery. It's just
the class of person whom it has unfortunately come under the influence of. Hell, if it checked out to
be an original Fireflite in any color but red, I'd drive the wheels off it as is and give it a proper restoration
when I wore it out. Of course, that would be AFTER I either stole it or discovered I had a trust fund out
there !
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rockerarm
Posted 2013-05-24 10:56 AM (#376894 - in reply to #376876)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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lownslow - 2013-05-24 8:00 AM Can you drive and enjoy a car like this or do you just have to keep it in a glass case?

Probably why it has changed hands so many times. Even a car restored to that level becomes a used car once you start using it for what it was meant for.

The value level of it really cuts down on the potential buyers. For most of us the pleasure in the car is driving it, but by doing so will effect the value in a negative way. How long can one afford to invest that much in a vehicle that sits in a glass case and just gets looked at.
It seems sad to me but I think this car is doomed to be a trailer queen for a long time to come.

Another thing I wonder about..... States the car has 4 miles on it and is fully sorted out.....? I've built a lot of cars and have never had one fully sorted out in 4 miles. LOL.

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BigBlockMopar
Posted 2013-05-24 11:03 AM (#376896 - in reply to #376863)
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Location: Netherlands		I guess they mean they finally 'sorted out' how to reconnect the speedometer.

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Lancer Mike
Posted 2013-05-24 11:31 AM (#376902 - in reply to #376896)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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Location: The Mile High City		dollar-for-dollar and pound-for-pound, I would rather have the '58 New Yorker convertible and approximately $95,000 cash!
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Doctor DeSoto
Posted 2013-05-24 12:10 PM (#376907 - in reply to #376902)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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Location: Parts Unknown		There was a Spruce Green (I think that was the color name ?) 300c convertible running around
the Seattle area 25 years ago. Naturally, it had the tan leather interior, and I cannot remember
the top color, but it wasn't green. It was very pretty in that color.

That poor NY'er is SO dammed green, it is distracting ! Like too much chocolate, at some point it
becomes overwhelming. I am afraid I'd have to put a black top on it and some other color interior
if it were mine. What a crown jewel of the Forward Look though !
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GregCon
Posted 2013-05-24 12:22 PM (#376908 - in reply to #376863)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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Doctor DeSoto
Posted 2013-05-25 3:50 AM (#377022 - in reply to #376908)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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Location: Parts Unknown		That makes me think of the inane question people always ask ..... how many miles does it
have on it ?

For those of us that care for our cars, mileage is utterly irrelevant. It is all about maintenance.

But the average person is so conditioned to think in terms of miles.


Edited by Doctor DeSoto 2013-05-25 8:41 AM
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rbmain
Posted 2013-05-25 6:01 AM (#377032 - in reply to #376863)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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That kind of money would buy four really nice 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertibles, which are much easier to sell.
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Doctor DeSoto
Posted 2013-05-25 8:46 AM (#377047 - in reply to #377032)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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Location: Parts Unknown		Remember when a few vocal people on this list were cheering the Barrett-Jackson sensation
of hyping prices on our cars ? They said the FL cars "were FINALLY getting the 'respect' they
deserved". The reality is it caught the attention of the over-monied look-at-me crowd, and now
most of us are priced out of our own hobby. At least if we want a car like this one.
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rockerarm
Posted 2013-05-25 12:06 PM (#377079 - in reply to #376908)
Subject: Re: 57 Desoto conv



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GregCon - 2013-05-24 12:22 PM My father used to always buy used cars. He liked to point out that every single car you see driving down the road is a used car.

Your father is a wise man....!

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