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Rich Sufficool
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The mid-fifties was the golden era of multi-colored exteriors with tutones and even three tones available on some models. This 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman V8 sports a quite lovely deep maroon with lavender roof and side accents, but it's the interior trim and upholstery that baffles me. It's multiple color pallet is wildly different; literally clashing with the exterior. It wouldn't have raised an eyebrow during that era, but in the age of basically monotone variations of hues, it now seems quite shocking.

56DeSotoCpe 001
56DeSotoCpe 024 001
56DeSotoCpe 026 001
56DeSotoCpe 008
56DeSotoCpe 010
56DeSotoCpe 015
56DeSotoCpe 018
56DeSotoCpe 004
56DeSotoCpe 019
56DeSotoCpe 021

 



   
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(@pete-rovero)
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Beautiful model and one I'm fortunate to have.  However, I've never paid attention to the interior.  Thanks for the detailed photos, Rich!



   
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(@perrone1)
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Always loved that model - LOVE your pics bud!!  Wink  



   
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John Napoli
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Rich as usual great photos.  I am fortunate to have this one and the convertible.



   
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(@bob-jackman)
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Have all of the DM 56 DeSotos including the Indy Pace Car.



   
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