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1959 Desoto Fireflite Series MS3-H
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,415.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Desoto
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,920lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 221.1 inches
Width 78.3 inches
Height 58.9 inches
Front Tread 60.9 inches
Rear Tread 59.8 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 382.9 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/32 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 325@4600
Rated Horsepower 52
Torque 425@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On top front of block near water outlet.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Torqueflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.31 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular tubular or fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 18 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting M451a100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Make
Digits 3: Series & Body style
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

1959 De Soto Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1959Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1959Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Pearl White
Castilian Red
French Gray Metallic
Aspen Yellow
Bahama Blue
Caribbean Blue Metallic
Capri Turquoise Metallic
Aztec Silver Metallic
Bimini Coral
Surf Green
Heather Blue Metallic
Canyon Beige
Forest Green Metallic
Golden Tan Metallic
Bradenton Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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