Introduced in 1955, this pictured model was the top-of-the-line full size nameplate on this marque. Those massive tailfins couldn't save its marque, however, which went defunct in 1961.

Answer DeSoto Fireflite

1955 was the best sales year for the DeSoto company, a mid-priced imprint of Chrysler. A standard Fireflite of the day weighed 4,070 pounds and cost $3,544.

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