1957 Desoto Adventurer

The DeSoto Adventurer is a full-sized automobile that was produced by DeSoto from 1956 through the 1960 model year. Introduced as a four-seat high-performance sports coupe concept car, the Adventurer ended up being DeSoto's special, limited-production, high-performance model, similar to the more luxurious and exclusive letter series Chrysler 300 and Chrysler Saratoga. Initially offered only as a hardtop coupe, the Adventurer was DeSoto's top-trim level car, replacing the Custom. A convertible was added to the model range in 1957, and a four-door hardtop and sedan in its final year of 1960. For 1957, the Adventurer received Chrysler's forward look design along with other divisional cars. A convertible also joined the two-door hardtop, and again color choices were limited to the black-white and gold color theme. The car debuted in December 1956 as a hardtop, to rave reviews, foremost among them was Mechanix Illustrated Automobile Editor Tom McCahill who proclaimed the DeSoto as being the best styled of all of Chrysler's makes for 1957. Like the 1956 car, the 1957 Adventurer was powered by Chrysler's high output V8, which was now up four cubic inches to 345 bhp. Equipped with dual four barrel carburetors, the engine developed one horsepower per cubic inch displacement. For 1957, 1,950 units were produced, including 300 convertibles. This stunning example has been the subject of a multi year ground up restoration, which has just been completed-the car also has been fully mechanically sorted since and is in great running and driving condition, its not just a trailer queen- this is a car that wants to be driven. All the correct fabrics, carpet, gold toned plating, and finishes are present throughout. this beautifully restored car. If you are looking for a 57 Adventurer., I don't think you will find a better example. Please note the car was not detailed for these photos-but will be prior to delivery.