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1958 Desoto Firesweep Convertible Survivor & 350 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA on 7-10-20.
We're looking at a 1958 DeSoto Firesweep Convertible in White Paint. The car comes with the factory 350 CI engine producing 280 HP.
The car's Owner is Greg Falk. Greg’s had this car since 2020. He shares his car is a original “survivor” with just over 70,000 original miles. He shared it’s 1 of 12 known to exist.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!
Wow! It's not everyday you see a Desoto, let alone a survivor and a convertible. This one looks great and ready to roll. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, The Surprise Survivor :-) You're welcome, Lou
That’s about as rare as 58 Detroit gets. And what a beauty. Hard to believe those door panels are survivors. Fantastic.
Hi zinc orbie, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Thanks for sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile The “convertible coupe” name was popular then. My ‘59 Olds has the same description. Here’s a shot I took of a ‘57 DeSoto convertible at the former 57 Heaven Museum in Branson some years ago. flic.kr/p/83Bqwn Gorgeous model.
What a wonderful, original car. Still loving the whole mid-century design. The hood has more ornaments on it than my mum’s jewelry box! Thanks Lou for a great presentation.
Hi Rusty, Happy to read the details you enjoy :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I very much enjoyed seeing this beautiful example of a fin car that is not a 57 Chevy! Outstanding thank you for sharing!
Hi Matt Clark REALTOR Houston Galveston 65Cuda, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and rarity of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Beautiful Car!! From a distance I thought it was a Plymouth!! Thanks Lou!!
Desotos were Mopars so very similar, what got me was the 350 engine.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@@patkane761 Thanks 😊 Yes never heard of a 350 Desoto either!
WOW! Desoto convertible.
What a profile.
Those wheels with the white walls sure suit that beauty.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
There's gotta be nuthin' better than a brand spanking almost new (kinda) 1958 Desoto Coup! It's a sweet vintage machine! A double thumbs-up, with no hesitation!
Hi ImTheDaveman, Double Thumbs Up = Winner :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
What a classic beauty! Survivors are the very BEST!
Happy to read you enjoy this car in this episode :-)
Wow Lou.. just when I think you have found the most amazing survivor car in the world you go ahead and find another... I'm absolutely blown away by this one!
Hi Robert, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read you enjoy this episode, Lou
AWESOME!
I rode in a '58 Firesweep convertible (November '65 at 9 y.o.) for sale at $300.00! I LUSTED FOR IT! Sadly, convertibles in the North do NOT sell well in cold weather!
There is just something Magical about 1958 cars~!! And that Desoto Screams it very loud! 1/12 Wow! Beauty~!!!!!
High praise the design of this car :-)
Thank you for having him put the top up. I loved my 1966 Impala convertible I had as a 17 yr old kid (used) bought in 1973, but always thought convertibles looked better with the top up! I enjoyed it down while driving it as did my girlfriend, but it sure looked better with it up... it was red with a white top. I have some nice pics that I keep in an album kind of hidden, my wife does not like seeing them as she was NOT the girlfriend in the pictures, and even at age 57 and 35 years of marriage, she still does not like seeing her in my car..🤣 Great video beautiful Desoto survivor.
Hi 55points, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Already have Lou! great channel. Great job.
58 has to be my favorite year for cars, even the Desoto is a beautiful car. I had a 58 Sunliner and I've always wanted a 58 Impala drop top.
Another great video of a great car
Thanks Lou!!!
Hi Pat, Happy to read this one is a favorite year for you :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Big Charlie's Model Garage, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Four people before he took ownership did a great job of being caretakers of this beautiful machine. And I say thank you to all.
You're right. Care Takers took good care of this car :-) You're welcome.
I've discovered so many car models I'd never heard of before on this channel.
Hi danmar007, Happy to read you're learning about new cars on this Channel. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Very rare ‘58 Desoto with stacked tail lights. One of my favorites.👍
Hi Ramon, Happy to read this is one of your favorites :-) Lou
That is quite the survivor! Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Jeff, Surprise Survivor :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a lovely example of a "survivor car." Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy this "lovely example" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Devine Delovely Desoto 😊 love the "foward" look.
Well said :-)
Desoto really outdid themselves in '58. It's a beautiful car from any angle and this example is particularly impressive. It just scream "1950's". I like the rich red contrasting the ivory paint. I also like how Desoto tapered the trunk to further accentuate the height of the fins. It should be mentioned that an ultra-rare '58 Desoto would be one with the optional electronic fuel injection. A first in the industry. Very few were ordered and just about all of them were converted back to a conventional carburetor set-up. I know of only one authenticated example in existence today.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy this car and find it impressive :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge too, Lou
I really like this rakish look of '58 Chrysler products versus the chunkier and less attractive-to-my-eyes GM & Fords of that year. This DeSoto must be super rare. Beautifully optioned out and looking great, guys. Thanks for video.
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you appreciate the looks & rarity of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
I learned how drive in a 58 dodge when i was 14 it was fun
Hi Mark, Happy to read this one brings memories of learning to drive :-) Lou
I just subscribed! The reason my dad was considering buying the '58 DeSoto Firesweep convertible (November '65 $300!) was that we had a GREAT '50 DeSoto since 1959! I grew up with this car! I ADORED IT! THE BEST CAR DETROIT EVER PRODUCED (in my humble opinion!) These cars were LEGENDARY!
Welcome John to the Channel :-) I think you'll find LOTS of fun Finned cars. Here is a playlist for you to enjoy. studio.czcams.com/users/playlistPLkoIzmOYXcci5_poUdGutQMVJ-fK3-cB-/videos
@@loucostabile I owned $100 in 1972) a '58 Cadillac "Series 62" 4 dr. hdtp and HAD to buy (to get STOLEN taillight unit) a '58 Cadillac "Series 62" 2 door hdtp. for parts that was ORIGIONALLY OWNED by Robert Zimmerman-Hibbing, Minnesota! Sadly, I had to junk this car, but I have ALWAYS wondered about its' ORIGIONAL OWNER! (Perhaps Bob Dylan?!)
Wow Lou a 1958 Desoto! Can't get any better than that. I love anything from 1958 as that was my birth year. As I look at this great Desoto it just amazed me on how much it looks like a Chrysler. We had a 1958 Chrysler Saratoga and it had the hemi engine in it. And I just bet this Desoto has a hemi too as I do believe that was the same cubic inch engine we had in our Chrysler. Desoto cars always had great lines to them. I was disheartened when they ceased making them. Love the colors of this Desoto it really would have been different to see it with a redtop to match the body and interior color. I just love love those wire wheels really seats off that car.. Loved the owner and his excitement of his car. A great survivor means a lot when it is so original like it is! Lou another great great video and again thanks for sharing!!!
Hi Steve, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Saratoga. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I would wager not many people know Mopar also offered a 350-cid V-8....just as many don't realize Buick made a 340! Happy New year, Lou. Amazing DeSoto.
Thank you for Sharing ☺
Hi AMCmachine, Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year! Lou
This is a very nice car, I've never looked into Desoto before until now, and it's gorgeous.
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
THAT is a beautiful. The Mopar 350 was the 1st of the B series engines, including the 361, 383, and 400 V8s. It is a 2 yr only engine. Routing the exhaust underneath, rather than through the bumper, saved that bumper. Smart move!
Hi Adam, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Drive a DeSoto then decide! go the ads back then. Just looking at that work of automotive art would have me buying it right on the spot. Even back in the day you wouldn't have met yourself coming down the road considering the rarity. Really loved seeing this beautiful survivor.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this automotive art work :-) Me too, Lou
What a wonderful way to say Happy New Year. Super nice 58 Desoto that is out of this world. Thank you Lou.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this choice to start the new year. You're welcome, and Happy New Year! Lou
Goodday Lou,
1958 the start of the dual headlights & this Desoto truly is impressive.
It definitely would of been impressive back in 58 cruising this convertible around, listening to The King blaring through the speakers.
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Goodday Louis, Happy to read you enjoy this "impressive" Desoto. Sounds like a fun cruise, then, or now :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Hi, Lou! I must say, Greg is very fortunate to have found this one! DeSoto sure had great looking cars in 1958, with their sweeping tailfins and side trim. But that year was basically the beginning of the end for DeSoto. Not only was it a deep recession year that hit the middle-price market in which DeSoto competed especially hard, but Chrysler build quality had gone downhill and DeSoto was facing a lot of pricing pressure from Dodge and the Chrysler brand, and by 1961 it was gone for good.
What's interesting about the Firesweep is that it was built with Dodge, mainly at the Dodge Main plant in Hamtramck, Michigan, and shared some details with Dodge, most notably the same standard engine, a shorter wheelbase, a shorter hood and the "unibrow" treatment above the headlights. Other DeSotos, the Firedome, Fireflite and Adventurer, were built at DeSoto's own plant in Detroit.
Enjoy your new old pleasure cruiser, Greg, and Lou, ILL CYA L8R in the next one!
Hi iswc2, Thanks for sharing your knowledge which adds to the episodes. ILL CYA, Lou
Wonderful: I remember having seen someone of them in Zurich about in the 60ties. A yacht like looking car indeed.
Hi Marco, All Aboard! Lou
Distinctive! The Desoto Brand evokes memories of 50’s optimism for the future, the dash mounted rear view mirror is an odd solution, controls harken back to a simpler analog era. Perfect parade car! Nice find Lou! Happy New Year!
HI Ron, Happy to read you enjoy this "Perfect parade car" :-) Happy New Year! Lou
The very first year for the infamous Chrysler B engine, 350 and 361 introduced in 1958... what a find Lou !
Hi Mark, Happy to read you enjoy this find :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
Very nice and sweet car! I like classic Mopars of the late 50s like this. Perfect video, Lou.
Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, Happy to share this classic Mopar with you :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, it's appreciated, Lou
another awesome classic, just the way i like 'em! similar styling to a 57 chrysler.
Hi mouse, Happy to read you "like 'em!" like this :-) Lou
My dad could have bought a '58 DeSoto Firesweep convertible for $300 in November '65! I FELL IN LUST with this GREAT CAR (9 y.o.!) I WISH I HAD $300.00!
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car your Dad almost bought :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Nice car. Love the big-finned forward look Mopars. The taillights are out of this world. I used to own a 57 Firesweep 4DHT and plan on getting another 57-58 Desoto. Probably either a Firedome or Fireflite. 4 door hardtops are my favorite on these.
Hi Roaming Florida, Happy to read you "Love the big-finned forward look Mopars" :-) Lou
A really nice survivor car, can see it almost looks like a Dodge. Incredible story!
Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this episode, Lou
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
NICE!!!!
Such a pretty car from a time when cars had style!!!
Happy to read you enjoy the style of this car :-)
I forgot about the front end of the 58!!! I thought it looked like a four eyed frog, when I was a little kid. I love Chrysler's bastard stepchild brand. So cool to see one again. Thanks Lou!!!
HI Chuck, You don't see many of them, so it's fun to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
The Ford Anglia 105E that came out in 1959 owes a lot of its styling cues to this Desoto. Miniaturised for a poverty stricken Britain but it’s the same shapes.
Hi Tractorhead, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
...oh, yeah, Lou...Greg just stumbled onto a real honey of an original Firesweep...those outrageous rear fins only looked taller because of the optics of that Firesweep side spear...and, believe it or not...these firesweeps shared the same frame and body shell of the Dodge Lancers, with modified grille-work and tail light assemblies...soo fitting that these were all produced at Chrysler's Maywood plant in Los Angeles...these would look sooo much at home cruising north on the Pacific Coast Highway through Malibu and on north to Santa Barbara...total cruiser...wow...
Hi G Clark, Happy to read the details you enjoy of this car and thanks for sharing your knowledge too :-) Lou
Dear Lou does Virgil Exner’s spirit nudge you to hunt and bring this beauties to us? 😀 😄
Dear Mirch Shake, I'm attracted to the Fins of the 1950's cars. The rarity of seeing them, the great designs are definitely a treat in my opinion to see, and to share with the Viewers, Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you for finding these Kind of cars Love them ☺
My Dad had a 1958 four door hard top Desoto!
Hi Bradley, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Woah ! That aint Howard Cunningham's Desoto .
NICE :-)
Wow a lot room in that car it's not everyday you see a Desoto I like to see more on the road
Hi Larry, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou
In 1979 I had a 58 firesweep sportsman model. It was the same color in and out as this one but it was a 2 door hardtop. It had duel antennas on the back also a 361 with chrome valve covers and breather. I paid 150 dollars for it.
Hi Sophie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Nice car to start the year off Lou . Happy New Year !
Hi Michael, Glad to read you enjoy this choice :-) Happy New Year! Lou
I love this car so much, I have a handful of 1:64 scale versions of it by M2 Machines. Such a great looking vehicle! I think this car has some of the cleanest and minimalist yet elegant lines of any finned car from the era. MOPAR or NOCAR!!!... As usual!
Hi Zach Diecast Mansur, Happy to read you love this car :-) Lou
The nose on that beauty is absolutely chrometastic!! Love your "loads of unnecessary chrome" 😝
Hi X K, Happy to read you think this one is "absolutely chrometastic!!" :-) Lou
@@loucostabile We are creating our own vernacular on your channel Lou,. "fintastic, bluetifull, chrometastic. The list keeps growing 🤔
Wow this sure shares a lot with the Plymouth Fury and Belvedere. They look so alike!
Hi kyle-michael solomon, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Lou
Very, Very Unique n' Yes Very, Very Rare!!... Absolutely Gorgeous!!...Love The Fin Design!!.. Hoping She's A True Keeper For Ya Greg!!!- & Thanxs Once Again Lou ,For Another Great Video!!!
Hi JACKBUD, High praise for this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
The car looks great!
High praise :-)
Beautiful find Lou! I used to love the '59 DeSoto and that was it, nowadays....I can't decide between the '57, '58 OR '59! These days, I've to go eeny, meeny, miny, moe on them!
On with the ride!
Happy New Year....here's to a helluva lot better 2021! 🍻
Hi Duececoupe, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful" car. To hard to pick, so we can just like them all :-) Happy New Year! Lou
Fintastic DeSoto, Greg, nice 'automobile' to add to the VW stable. Looks even more beautiful with the top up. Chemical Guys makes a fantastic PH balanced wash, & spray on protectant. I used it on my 2013 Camaro convertible and the top looked brand new when I traded it in 5 yrs later, in Phx!
Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thanks for sharing a cleaning tip too, lou
The front end of the car says showroom. In 1958 with this car you could pull up next to anything and not feel bad at all.
Hi Tim, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Happy New Year!🙏🍾😁Thank you for posting ! This is a Awesome car! Stay Safe☺
Hi Derek, Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome" car :-) You're welcome, and Happy New Year! Lou
Another great car and review. These were great looking cars. I personally think it looks better with the top up, but then I have been a fan of Christine for years.(yes I know they are different) This must be Christines long lost cousin Maybeline. LOL. Thank for sharing, Lou.
Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
The 57-60 Chryslers were the peak of styling IMHO, but considering how bad the metal quality was on them, it's gotta be extremely rare for one of these Desotos to survive in this condition. The cars were such rust buckets back in the day that they started rusting out inside of 3 years.
Hi guardian08527, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
57&58 had the best looking cars in my opinion. Never will they be duplicated. Is this a newer video Lou? Thanks for sharing.
Hi fordsrule35, Happy to read you enjoy the styling & design of the 1957 & 1958. Yes, recent upload. You're welcome, Lou
350 bb. The first year of the b engine. And the only year of the 350. Sweet
Hi A Z, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and glad you enjoy this "Sweet" car :-) Lou
This car made the Volkswagens on his shirt the boring car. Nice find Lou!
Hi Andy, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Looks like a scooby doo car, fantastic. Super rear fenders and tail lights. Just a good exhaust is missing😉
Cheers!
Hi Cas par, Happy to read this one is "fantastic" :-) Lou
"A dream car 19 feet long."
Nice :-)
After so much emphasis on the 1958 Plymouth Fury (Thanks to the great Stephen King), it's nice to see this DeSoto rarity! Enginewise, trim, and interior/instrument panel, this is sort of where Chrysler's Plymouth sibling had left off...The late 50s WAS Detroit during its prime!
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
SUNDAY NEW YEAR 2021 GREETINGS. From Venezuela, . >. .
Hi Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome. Happy New Year! Lou
Very nice 😀
Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this one is "Very nice" :-) Lou
I think this very car is currently up for bid on Ebay.
Hi Foxonian, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Sweet sweet car I love them all the Sotos you don’t get to see him very often kind of like an old Studebaker you don’t get to see them very often
Hi Teddy, Happy to read you appreciate this sweet sweet car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I did and I am Subscribed
Firesweep -the "Dodgesoto".
:-)
Sorry Lou, suffered through about four minutes of the video, I couldn't take any more wind and other external noise. Have you thought about a foam cover for the microphone?
Hi Wesley, Mic is in and connected to the camera. On this video, well....you do what you can, with what you have, in the time you can do it, and this was the result. Hope you enjoy the next one, Lou
very nice!
Happy to see you enjoy this car :-)
I think the firesweep had a shorter wheelbase than the fireflite and firedome,and was based on a dodge royal Lancer.
Hi Jim, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
I don’t believe that I have ever seen one of these.
Glad to share this one with you :-)
👍
:-)
Where to find those cars?
Car shows, auctions, and classic car dealers.
Hi ! Does anyone Know how many were made??? Survivors??? If any clubs ??? Classic car dealership sell any
Hi Derek, Not sure how many were made. Based on where you live, you might want to attend an auction, or google search "Classic Car Dealers" in your area. Hope that helps, Lou
Happy New Year!! Thank you for Sharing & Responding!☺🍾
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Nice :-)
My sincere apologies to all the Harley Earl fans, but Virgil Exner OWNED the 50s...it wasn't even close!
Hi Stange Daze, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
And it’s for sale already? On BAT right now!
bringatrailer.com/listing/1958-desoto-firesweep-convertible/
Thank you for sharing.
Ha!! There is no such thing as unnecessary chrome!!
Nice !