1958 DeSoto Fireflite - Straight out of American Graffiti!

[@Jeff_Brown659]

What a fantastic lady who really knows her car.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Jeff, Laura certainly does know how special her car is.

[@laurabuffone4742]

This was so much fun Kevin! Thank you so much for having me on your channel. Merriest of Christmases to you and yours 🎅🏻

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Laura, the pleasure was all mine. It was a blast to chat with you and your love for your car is certainly evident. Kevin

[@juliafinch359]

You GO GIRL!!! I loved this video and not only are you beautiful but you know your gorgeous car so well too. I hope you boys are paying attention that even us girls are passionate about cars and it's not just a GUY THING!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Julia, I agree.. car lovers can be truly cross all boundaries.

[@danedwards9511]

My grandpa had a beautiful Desoto almost the same color as this one. Watching the video brings back fond memories for me. This lady is amazing and great to see her love for this classic American beauty.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Dan, I agree with you.

[@giorkaro8971]

Beautiful vehicle! The lady is adorable and she knows everything about her car!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Absolutely.. a very smart lady with an awesome car.

[@kenrobertson4109]

Just a joy watching this remarkable car and a very smart and pretty lady.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Ken, thank you

[@troycobb6925]

This is one of my favorite looking cars from the 50's and takes me back to the great 50's Era of big beautiful cars. A truly fantastic video and a fantastic gal too.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Troy, yes Laura is amazing.

[@diedonner299]

She has an infectious giggle. So happy for her happiness over owning this beauty.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Diedonner, not only is her laugh infectious, but Laura’s knowledge of her car is just unreal. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@bennyconiglio1928]

Such a classy car and car owner. The colour is beautiful. The side profile looks very similar to the '58 Plymouth belvedere/fury.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Benny, I agree with you.

[@Tomatohater64]

Agreed. But they both look great.

[@erniepappa3900]

Love the DeSoto… and this woman is a breath of fresh air , delightful and very knowledgeable!! Thanks for the fun!!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Ernie, you are right on all levels. Laura is an amazing smart lady and her car is just spectacular. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@omarhanraman9133]

Awesome car and super cool lady. Another fantastic video man!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MichaelLivingston-me]

What a great car with an owner who is a delight.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Michael, you said it both Laura and her Desoto are lovely. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@cawfeedawg]

That car is amazing. and she is just delightful.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Cawfeedawg, you are so right on all levels. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@davejohnson2814]

Great video and a super lady who knows her stuff. I was impressed with her knowledge of this incredible car and she raised the bar. As always fantastic and heartfelt content that just gets better on this channel.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Dan-tf1zq]

Every time I see the rear of a '57 or '58 Desoto I think of the JETSONS cartoon show. One of my high school teachers had a '57 that was gold with a black top. This car is a beautiful time capsule. In those days you didn't have to see a dinner plate size logo in the middle of the grill to know what make of car it was and all the cars weren't little egg shaped blobs that all looked just alike.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Dan.. so eloquently spoken. No kidding right the number of vehicles on our roads today that more or less are the same. Back in the day the car makers took notice of what people were looking for and had the ability to even change body styles in the same year based on feedback from consumers and dealers. Hence for these reasons and many more.. classic cars are moving works of art. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@brober]

My Dad's ride down to the two tone color. Miss them both.💕

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Brober, I can only imagine how special that was. I too miss my parents and my dad’s old Triumph. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@carlmichael5592]

Wonderful car, wonderful owner, but the COLOUR! Don't think I've ever seen a nicer one.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Glad you like it!. Laura is amazing and loves (and knows) her car so well. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@s2snider]

Beautiful car and Laura is a doll. Thanks for the memory. We had a 1957 Firedome when I was a kid. It's the first car I remember, and I felt attached to it. I was sad when Dad traded it for a new '62 Chrysler Newport. Got over that when we went for a spin at night and saw the Newport's Astradome electroluminescent dashboard. Coolest thing I had ever seen. BTW, the 8-track tape player started to become a car option in 1965.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

2snider.. I bet your Firedome was gorgeous as was the Newport. As far as Laura goes.. she sure is a special lovely lady who truly appreciates her car and her knowledge of it is impressive. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Very beautiful car. I own a 57 Plymouth sedan with 301 Poly. Georgia car. My Uncle had a 57 Desoto he recently sold it. We are in Australia. This lady is very knowledgeable of her car,its awesome to see.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

I live 4 old cars ( great name BTW). They are truly beautiful cars. We are so proud of Laura for bringing this beautiful car to our local shows but in also knowing her car.. it’s definitely NOT a guy thing. 😊. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

@ClassicCarChitChat Thank you. And you're welcome. It's a great channel you have. I stumbled across you while looking on KZbin, I seen a video on a Desoto and that drew me in to watch. And glad I did. I love cars with a story. My Plymouth has a similar story.

[@ClassicChrome86]

I love these mid late 50's mopars! The push button TorqueFlite drive on these car is so cool. I believe Chrysler products had the push button transmission from 1956 until 1964. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Classic chrome ( I love the name) I completely agree with you. The cars from the 50’s had what we could consider character. We could even tell them apart unlike modern day cars with all their bells and whistles.. they all look the same. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@ClassicChrome86]

@@ClassicCarChitChat I've loved old cars since I was a kid riding around with my grandparents in the early 70's in their daily driver at the time which was a red 57 Chevy Bel Air 4 door sedan! He also used a green 55 Chevy p/u he used as his work truck on his farm. I was a LUCKY kid! I started making videos myself. I like researching and talking about their history. Again, thanks for posting. It is a real beauty!

[@67gt500snakebite]

Beautiful Car. And In The Most Beautiful Color Green, And Pearl While. I always Liked The Dodge And DeSoto Models Of Cars From The 1940’s And 1950’s.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

67gt500snakebite (love the name) you are so right the colour combination is perfect on this car. The lines just carry it so well. When was the last time you saw a newer car with 2 tone paint! The designers and engineers from the 50’s really were artists. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@67gt500snakebite]

I have always LOVED The Cars from the 1920’- 1950’s. I have a 1939 Ford Tudor with the original 221ci Flathead engine, a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and year I do own a numbers matching 1967 Shelby GT 500 #2097. I have owned several Ford Mustangs. My 1st car was a 1971 Ford Mustang Grande, since then I have owned a 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Q- Code car, another 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 . I still have the 1939 Ford Tudor, and the 1969 Mach 1, and the Real deal Shelby 1967 Shelby Gt 500​. I purchased the 1967 Shelby GT 500 in 2000. And it has been my best investment ever. @@ClassicCarChitChat

[@klavers]

What a fantastic lady! and what a stunning DeSoto! sublime video.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Klavers, you are so right. Laura is amazing as is her car. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@nojnoj3069]

Beautiful Laura and a beautiful 1958 Desoto fireflite.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Nojno, yes you are correct. Laura’s love and passion and knowledge for this beautiful car is exemplary. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@nojnoj3069]

@@ClassicCarChitChat Thank you very much. The majority of my cars have been classics. At least 45 years old. Unfortunately today I drive a modern plastic thing like the majority but I really enjoy enthusiasts like yourself and Laura. Your channel is excellent. Long live chrome and V8 engine's.

[@jonolson1965]

What an awesome beauty ❤ Imagine having 75 color schemes to choose from today!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Jonolson, Are you referring to Laura or the car? They are both very beautiful. The cars of that era had charisma and character and we could actually tell one car apart from another. Today.. they all look the same and even with 75 colours.. most would pick white. 😊 I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@johnmaki3046]

The 57-59 DeSotos were THE CLASSIEST CARS EVER! Power, WORKMANSHIP, and RIDE...THE BEST!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

John, I completely agree with you and when I met Laura and really got to see how beautifully these cars were engineered and designed they showed a level of care and ingenuity. Today sadly many cars are clones of each other. For example lol at most CUV’s hard to tell them apart. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@davidmiller6726]

Beautiful car! Smart and lucky Lady!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

David, Laura is an incredible lady and knows her car so well. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@buddafingahz9057]

Beautiful looking car. Excellent fit and finish. Panel gaps and chrome trim alignment is amazing.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Buddafingah (cool name) Couldn't agree more! I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@inthezone4123]

This is one of the best classic car videos I've seen. I really enjoyed hearing what she had to say. The fabulous car matches her personality.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenholland5930]

Laura has a fantastic De Soto. Absolutely spectacular.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Stephen, you are so right and she also really knows her car, and really surprised me with her incredible wealth of knowledge. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@eroomas]

57 and 58 Chryslers and Desotos have the most beautiful fronts.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Eroomas, you are so right. There was actually so much character to the lines of the grills and around the headlights too. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@kellybrickey4300]

What a wonderful car, and charming young woman! I grew up in the 70s with a 56 Desoto ( I really felt the Desoto was the high water mark, regardless of hierarchy) .and have only fond memories. Funny, Laura mentioned the firemite. A friend has had one since they were new! Back when Bohemian Rhapsody was brand new, My gal pals and I would take one of our giant cruiser mobile Chryslers, grab a coke and fries and cruise around till the wee hours, solving the world's problems. It was easy, we were teens...;-) Exner was brilliant. Some of my favorite Studebakers were done by him, as well.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Kelly, beautifully said and so true. Absolutely, Virgil was a designer ahead of his time. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@dawndelrocco2078]

My first time seeing one of your videos and I loved it! I'm a car-loving woman just like Laura, however I could never afford such a gorgeous car! My classic car that I enter in car shows is a 1996 Cadillac Sedan de Ville, with only 85,000 miles. Anyway, like Laura, I too love the Virgil Exner forward-look design, and my favorite, if I had the money, is the 1960 Dodge Dart. However, this DeSoto Fireflight is beautiful and love that it is equipped with features like power windows and a power antennae.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Dawn, I am so happy you are a car lover like Laura too. It’s certainly not just a guy thing. When I met Laura I knew I had to help share her love and passion for this beautiful car. I bet too your Cadillac is beautiful too, and I hope one day you find your Dart. And we all think that Virgil is by far one of the finest car designers by far. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@dawndelrocco2078]

@@ClassicCarChitChat Thank you.

[@ChuckHill-t4f]

Outstanding car and a great lady.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

We agree!

[@jamesshilton597]

Brilliant video and beautiful lady (oh and her car is nice too 😂). I've always loved those American 50's classic cars and this one checks all those boxes. Kevin the photo you posted of your grandfather and his estate car I think possibly it is a British car. I'm thinking it's an Austin or possibly even snow old Triumph estate.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks James.. I agree. Laura is amazing and I think quite possibly the station wagon could be a British car.

[@donhathaway3234]

My parents had a 57 4 door DeSoto must have been around 1960 or so. They never had a brand new car until the mid eighties. On long trips, my little sister would sleep in the back seat when she was was about 5. I slept up n the rear window package tray at the age of 6 or 7. A different world.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Don, I’m sure after watching this video the memories came flooding back. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@dennisrobinson7587]

Desoto is also one of my favourite cars from the fifties.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Dennis, I have to agree with you the lines and proportions are in perfect harmony. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. As you may have seen in my videos that my intention is to showcase not only the beautiful car and really give the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@dennisrobinson7587]

@@ClassicCarChitChat you are welcome.I enjoy your channel.Wishing you and your family all the best for the new year.

[@alext8828]

Chrysler engineers were the best back then. Top of the heap.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Alex.. so true. They were not only engineering geniuses but also artists too. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@RichardCWard]

I sure did enjoy your video presentation on this 1958 DeSoto Fireflight. I had an Uncle who owned a new 1959 or 1960 Desota, He owned all Desota's until they ended and drove Chryslers after that. Oh and this lady that ownes this car was delightful.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Richard, I bet you miss your uncle’s Desoto. Yes Laura is a great example of a lady who has a very special car and knows about her car and with such passion and knowledge. I certainly learned a lot from meeting her. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@jamesschrom317]

When I was young my dad got a new DeSoto every couple years. He had a '52 a '55' a '57 and a '59 station wagon all Fireflights. The '59 had a foot switch on the floor next to the dimmer switch that he could change the radio stations by pushing it.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

James, seriously a foot pedal to change stations? How cool is that feature. It really made the old Desoto cars so special and ahead of their time. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@jamesschrom317]

@@ClassicCarChitChat I am serious about the radio station changer in the '59 and I really love the speedometer it was just like your '58. It changed colors as it moved across.

[@kennelless7100]

love the car the show its just awesome

[@daviddisandro821]

so glad there are "stewards" out there like you. chrysler has had a rocky period as of late

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Daviddisandro, you are so right. Laura is so passionate about her beautiful car and knows so much about it too. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@andregonsalvez9244]

Wow Beautiful !

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@frankename1984]

Hey classic car this is another great video. What a cool gal and boy oh boy she knows her stuff. The Fireflight although with a smaller 361 motor created enough torque but the larger motor was always desired. My uncle Paul had the pillarless hardtop and it too was beautiful and I have an affection for the car and an old photo i often looked at. He too was a MOPAR guy and took great care of his car.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks Frank.. I’m sure this video brings back some fond memories for you.

[@boydsdodge]

What a beauty.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Boyd, absolutely. The lines on this car are spectacular and Laura too is a little bit of an aficionado on her car. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. As you may have seen in my videos that my intention is to showcase not only the beautiful car and really give the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@boydsdodge]

@@ClassicCarChitChat Great work on the show. You were wanting to do a shoot with my two 73 Imperials, unfortunately one has moved on to Texas (TB) Tux is here still with me.

[@genericsomething]

The car is nice, too!

[@steveriley1178]

Merry Christmas to you too Kevin. This is a great video to treat us with at Christmas. What a remarkable young lady and she really knows her beautiful Fireflight too. Wonderful to see this level of superior quality of car and a lady who appreciates it. I took a look at the picture of your grandfather's wagon. I am certain it's not a Desoto or Studebaker. I am thinking it is likely a British car or the Holden equivalent perhaps.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks Steve. I agree.. Laura also did some searching and found too the station wagon was not a Desoto. Another viewer commented that it could be a British car.. quite possible.

[@KingCobra1977]

Mesmerizing

[@kaitoriyama1981]

This is the best video you have made so far and I have been binge watching all of them. This lady is awesome not only is she beautiful but she knows her stuff too. Happy Holidays to you too.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks Kai.. I agree.

[@philippegusmao198]

Wonderful!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Philip, thank you and I agree. Laura is an amazing young lady. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@michaelkirouac299]

For the '58 model year, I like the Desoto MUCH better than the Plymouth Fury. Despite all the publicity the Plymouth got from the movie Christine, it doesn't have the substantial look that the Desoto has. Especially with its headlights hanging out there under the fenders. Desoto is definitely one of Exner's better designs. The hood on Desotos have a nice deep roll to them. It makes it look solid and strong. Which it is. I like its pushbutton automatic, and ESPECIALLY that ribbon speedometer, which is actually a cylinder, an inch and three quarters in diameter, by about thirteen inches long, behind a quarter inch display. The more it turned, the more color it would show. It's a great looking car. Take care.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Michael, thank you for sharing the incredible insight. I too love the Desoto design more than the Fury. Both are beautiful however and I miss those days when cars had “presence “ and you could tell one apart from another. Unlike today.. they all look the same. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@jaelinsmith5207]

Ma'am that car is like a speed demon, u can't even tell some 50's cars have some good fins on the back I like the 57 dodge desoto firesweep and the plymouth fury.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Jaelin.. well said and Laura knows too how special her car is. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@dangabor8585]

Dad had a 392 hemi DeSoto.... it wasn't a car, it was a ship!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Dangabor.. lol so true. But with beautiful lines. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@richardrice8076]

Needs a hi way record player.21:13 and works fine unless you have back seat passengers. There's a reason why only MOPAR had these mirrors. They finally put it where it belongs starting in '62. 26:51 I know it as a vent window. Also called a wing window. What a cool time capsule piece. Only thing better than a DeSoto is a forward look DeSoto. An absolute beauty.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Richard, that is great insight for sure. Thanks for sharing. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@jamesmyers9285]

This is a Six Window Sedan, a gorgeous car, with gorgeous colors. She is a gem, and I would love to meet, and talk to her about her car. I love DeSoto's, my Grandparents only drove them.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

James, you are right on all counts. Laura is amazing with an incredible car for sure. She also really knows her car very well. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@frankshearer9290]

I believe this car had been owned by my cousin, Omar Shearer in the late 80's. He lived in the Harwood (south shore of Rice Lake ) area & this car is an exact duplicate of his. I remember he had to add a "lean too" on the front of his garage for it to fit. At that time, he had 2 1926 Chrysler Model 70 Sport Phatetons & a 1935 Plymouth. I had a 1939 Plymouth. I now own an all original 1966 Imperial Crown that was originally a Chrysler Canada Corporate car & has spent pretty much it's entire life in Canada.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Frank, wow that’s amazing. What gave it away for you? If you could email me your contact Details I would love to share with Laura who I’m sure would love to know more about the car’s history. You can email at: [e-mail] I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@LouisSantos-vu4kr]

The 4 door sport sedan,without the pillar looks much better,though the condition on this car is impeccable.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Louis, I completely agree. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@gffytr9590]

😅 у меня есть точно такая машина без стойки центральной но я живу на УКРАИНЕ И ОНА ЕДИНСТВЕННАЯ В СССР БЫЛА эта красавица а мою надо Полностью восстанавливать а нужны запчасти и эта ещё грязь в виде войны а вообще люблю американские машины .ЕСТь BUIK ELEKTRA 82. BUIK PARK AVEHUE 84

[@Gary-s8e]

1958 DeSoto fire flite worth some noney

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Gary, absolutely. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@tonygoulart3693]

Great Video!!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Tony, thank you. Laura deserves all the credit as does her car. I am just the guy holding the camera. 😊. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@tonyurmate]

It's an absolutely beautiful car ❤ I'm in Ireland and I'm not really up on my american classics but it kind of reminds me of the Plymouth fury. Just the certain shape of the car. Are you yourself irish? I can hear it in your accent. Anyway lovely video Sir.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Tony.. have a Guinness for me! It is similar to a Fury.. in fact a little spoiler.. the Fury video will be coming soon. I recently met a gentleman who has a collection of these. You will be impressed. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@HADJEE]

"What's behind you is not in front of you!".

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Hadjee.. well said. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@inkey2]

Make sure you lube that manifold heat riser "weight and spring assembly" on the side of the manifold. Those have a tendency to freeze in either the open or shut position. In fact Mopar even made a special lubricant for it in the old days. I'm sure you can use some present day very thin lubricant spray and work the assembly back and fourth while you spray it. If that isn't working properly the car will run terrible or have hard starting.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Inkey, thanks for the insight. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@eroomas]

In terms of comfort, The Forward look sedans were so much roomier than the Hardtop counetrparts. I have a 59 Plymouth 4 door Hardtop. my head practically touches the Headliner.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

I bet even with your head touching the liner you still love that car.😊

[@eroomas]

@@ClassicCarChitChat Yes and my wife loves it to.

[@garyfrancis6193]

I’m heading down to my DeSoto dealer just as Groucho recommended.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Lol.. quite right. Pick one up for me too. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@RapperBC]

I guess someone has by now pointed out that the yellow car @15:27 is a 1960 Dodge, but which model I'm not sure. Definitely full-sized.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

RapperBC.. yes thank you. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@timr31908]

I think Chrysler still offered their hemi in 58 I think it was the 392 the most powerful first generation hemi Fire flight.. fire sweep.. fire dome.. firepower.. and maybe one other one.😮

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Timr, I think you were correct. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@WagonRider1967]

My kinda gal.😊

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Me too

[@davidyoung8521]

My dad had a four door 57 in black and white. He bought it used. He traded it for a used 64 C 10 Chevy pickup,

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

David, I bet you still miss that car. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@JJJBRICE]

A real nice lady !

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Hi Jjj, I agree with you. Laura loves her car and it’s easy to see why. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@alfavulcan4518]

My first car in 1970 was a nearly identical 1957 Chrysler New Yorker 2door when I was 16, push button Torqeflite and all. Unfortunately you almost watch the fuel gauge move, 392 hemi

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Alfa, it really is a matter of smiles per gallon. 😊. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@DavidMurphy-w9q]

The yellow wagon shown during the "Shopper" discussion is a 1960 Dodge, and therefore NOT a DeSoto.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks

[@elliotwelz9793]

I meant to say just the moldings around door windows and the small triangle window above the quarter panel are aluminum extrusions . The moldings around the windshield and the rear window are stainless . [ This is for the comment below. ]

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Elliot, thanks for clarifying. You certainly know these cars well. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@elliotwelz9793]

Correction : Those outside moldings around the windows are aluminum extrusions . NOT stainless steel . They went through a chemical process called bright dipping then anodized to protect the bright finish .

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Elliot.. thanks for the clarification.

[@mortenjohansen4120]

The DeSoto has nicer lines and tail fins than Plymouth. I noticed that the 2 exhaust holes in the rear bumper are not in use hrnce tje exhaust pipe under the car

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Morten, thanks for sharing that insight. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@DavidMurphy-w9q]

Again referring to the yellow wagon I said was a Dodge, it's possible that Chrysler may have used the name "DeSoto" in Fiji to market that vehicle ( which we definitely knew only as a Dodge in North America).

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks for the insight. It seems to be 2 trains of thought, either the US made dodge/Desoto or a British car.. possibly Austin or Triumph. I still feel it is the American car from memories of my dad speaking of my grandfather’s work and involvement with the US Navy and warships during the war. Thank you. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@daveallen8824]

Wagon kind of looks like a Triumph?

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Dave, I think you are correct. We had a few people chime in and I got many emails from viewers. The majority felt it was a British car either Austin or Triumph. Many in fact like the US cars made their way to Fiji. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@barrykochverts4149]

@@ClassicCarChitChat The wagon in the grayscale images is probably a Standard, precursor to the Triumph nameplate.

[@JosephWhite-v4n]

For those of you who think a DeSoto is Dodge, it is NOT it's better than a Dodge. Check your Chrysler cars of the 50's

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks for pointing that out. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@barrykochverts4149]

When the DeSoto was introduced, it was actually placed between Plymouth and Dodge, price-wise. Later, the two were flipped and the DeSoto was moved to just below Chrysler.

[@PhillipWilliamson-sp5ct]

The yellow stationwagon is a Dodge!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Phillip, thanks for confirming… we were always wondering. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@reglook1]

What is America Grafetti?

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Reglook1, it’s a great Hollywood movie that you must check out. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@MELLIEbevhills]

We need more green cars. NOT WOKE GREEN CARS. Amazing baby

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Mellie.. I’m with you. 😊. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@johnskogman5623]

My dad had a 59 Belvedere, spelling wrong.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

John, that must of been a really special car. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@inkey2]

There should be padding on the underside of the hood.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks

[@Ctrl-XYZ]

It's FIREFLITE, not "Fireflight."

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks for clarifying. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@JefferyWarshawsky-zs2el]

FOOT LBS OF TORQUE

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks for clarifying. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@deanyanko3326]

and no mandatory seat belts back then too.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Dean, things were so much simpler back then too. Now we get lost with rules and regulations for just about everything. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@inthezone4123]

8-Track didn't exist at that time.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Inthezone.. good point and noted. I think record players were an option. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@ammagato]

La De Soto è una magnifica e bellissima "lucciola", la MG B è un fantastico "Italian-style"!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Ammagato.. I agree. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.