Desoto Adventurer Cars for sale

DeSoto : Adventurer Adventurer 1956 desoto adventurer top flite restoration 1 of 32 known

$84,500

Indianapolis, Indiana

View our eBay StoreSign up for our Email Newsletter 1956 Desoto Adventurer offered with a reserve This very nicely restored car is one of just 32 known to have survived out of the 996 built in 1956. While it would technically be called an older restoration due to the passage of time since it was restored, the car still presents as a freshly restored car, having been used carefully and sparingly since restoration. The Adventurer is tour de force of 50's styling elements and one of Virgil Exner's most beloved designs. There are so many great styling cues on this car I could go for hours but those of you who know these cars don't need to be told this stuff anyway. This is an exciting car and a rare opportunity to acquire of the best designs from the 50's, an early muscle car to be sure! We have many more photographs of this car, please click on any image to be taken to our full-size image list! The DeSoto was an American automobile marque, manufactured and marketed by the now-defunct DeSoto Division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to 1961. The DeSoto logo featured a stylized image of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. The De Soto marque was officially dropped November 30, 1960, with over two million vehicles built since 1928. Chrysler wanted to enter the brand in competition with its arch-rivals General Motors, Studebaker, and Willys-Knight, in the mid-price class. Shortly after DeSoto was introduced, however, Chrysler completed its purchase of the Dodge Brothers, giving the company two mid-priced makes. Initially, the two-make strategy was relatively successful, with DeSoto priced below Dodge models. Despite the economic times, DeSoto sales were relatively healthy, pacing Dodge at around 25,000 units in 1932. In fact, when DeSoto first came out in 1929, it broke the first-year sales record, with 81,065 cars sold, and was not beaten until 1960 by the Ford Falcon. However, in 1933, Chrysler reversed the market positions of the two marques in hopes of boosting Dodge sales. By elevating DeSoto, it received Chrysler's streamlined 1934 Airflow bodies. But, on the shorter DeSoto wheelbase, the design was a disaster and was unpopular with consumers. Unlike Chrysler, which still had more traditional models to fall back on, DeSoto was hobbled by the Airflow design until the 1935 Airstream arrived. Aside from its Airflow models, DeSoto's 1942 model is probably its second most memorable model from the pre-war years, when the cars were fitted with powered pop-up headlights, a first for a North American mass-production vehicle. (The Cord 810 introduced dashboard hand cranked hidden headlamps in the 1936 model year.) DeSoto marketed the feature as "Air-Foil" lights. After wartime restrictions on automotive production were ended, DeSoto returned to civilian car production when it reissued its 1942 models as 1946 models, but without the hidden-headlight feature. Until 1952, DeSoto used the Deluxe and Custom model designations. In 1952 DeSoto added the Firedome with its 276-cid Hemi engine. However, in 1953, DeSoto dropped the Deluxe and Custom names and designated its six-cylinder cars the 'Powermaster' and its V8 car remained the 'Firedome'. At its height, DeSoto's more popular models included the Firesweep, Firedome, and Fireflite. The DeSoto Adventurer, introduced for 1956 as a high-performance hard-top coupe (similar to Chrysler's 300), became a full-range model in 1960. In 1955, along with all Chrysler models, De Sotos were redesigned with Virgil Exner's "Forward Look." DeSotos sold well through the 1956 model year. That year, for the first and only time in the marque's history, it served as Pace Car at the Indianapolis 500. For the 1956 update Exner gave the DeSoto soaring tailfins fitted with triple taillights, and consumers responded by buying record numbers. Introduced in 1956 as a sub-series of the top level DeSoto Fireflite series, the Adventurer was originally marketed as a limited production two-door hardtop, and available in a white/black/gold color scheme only. The first Adventurer came with a hi-output 341 cubic inch Hemi V8, dual exhausts and custom appointments and trim. Standard trim included dual outside side mirrors, gold wheel covers, radio,[2] electric clock, padded instrument panel, windshield washers, full instrumentation, and heavy duty suspension. A total of 996 cars were sold in its first year. 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DeSoto : ADVENTURER ADVENTURER RARE 1960 DESOTO ADVENTURER COUP

$8,900

Lyons, Illinois

UP FOR SALE IS MY 1960 DESOTO ADVENTURER COUP , VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND MODEL, HAS THE BIG BLOCK ENGINE WITH THE FOUR BARREL CARB . BODY IS VERY SOUND , EXTERIOR BODY IS VERY SOLID , LOWER PART OF THE CAR SUCH AS THE FRONT FINDERS , BOTTOM DOORS , ROCKERS AND REAR QUARTERS ARE VERY SOLID , INTER ROCKERS FLOORS UNDER THE SEATS ARE SOLID EXCEPT THE DRIVER FLOOR PAN , TRUNK AREA IS SOLID EXCEPT THE FLAT CENTER SECTION HAS RUST BUT ITS EASY TO REPAIR, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT SHE RAN FINE SEVEN YEARS AGO , FROM WHAT I COULD SEE ALL PARTS SHOULD BE THERE , THE AIR CLEANER IS MISSING. THIS CAR HAS CLEAR TITLE , ALL INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ARE WELCOME AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO HELP THE SHIPPER ON MY END . THIS CAR IS SOLD AS IS AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY . YOU COULD REACH ME AT 708 2882588 , I HAVE MORE PICTURES TO EMAIL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED . GOOD LUCK .

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DeSoto : 4 dr Adventurer 4 dr 1961 desoto hardtop its not an adventurer standard 4 dr

$15,900

Kennebunk, Maine

1961 Desoto . 4 dr hardtop. Last year for the Desoto. Very low production #'s. only 2100 of the 4 drs made.. Very Very nice car. Runs like new. Was correctly painted in the mid 90's along with a new interior. Car is solid and the under carriage is rust free... It was originally a southern car so it hasn't seen the northern winters.. The engine is the original 361 and it was also gone thru in the mid 90's. It runs strong and very quiet. The push button trans shifts very smooth... Poly ply tires are in very nice condition as well.. The car has the following items updated; new battery, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake lines, intake manifold gasket, valve covers, radiator and hoses, water pump, fuel pump, distributor and ignition, plugs and plug wires, fan belts and generator ... The car is located in southern Maine. Maine DOES NOT require a title on older vehicles. The car will come w/ a bill of sale only. ( I do have an older title from Virginia that was w/ the car when I purchased it..) Any questions please feel to call me at 207 337 8799.. Thank you, Dave .. Ps The heading says Adventurer, its not.

Trim 4 dr

1960 DeSoto Adventurer

$32,500

Sioux City, Iowa

1960 Desoto Adventurer two door hard top. Came from a private Desoto collection in Spencer Iowa. Underwent a frame on restoration including stripping the old paint down to the bare metal and refinished at high level in Raven black. Original refreshed drive train, interior which is flawless. Everything works including the original radio. This low mileage, rare example of Desotos top of the line model has got to be the nicest in existence. Ad provided by ClassicCars.com

1960 DeSoto Adventurer

$32,500

Sioux City, Iowa

1960 Desoto Adventurer two door hard top. Came from a private Desoto collection in Spencer Iowa. Underwent a frame on restoration including stripping the old paint down to the bare metal and refinished at high level in Raven black. Original refreshed drive train, interior which is flawless. Everything works including the original radio. This low mileage, rare example of Desotos top of the line model has got to be the nicest in existence. Ad provided by ClassicCars.com

1960 DeSoto Adventurer

$36,900

St Ann, Missouri

1960 DESOTO ADVENTURER 4-DOOR HARDTOP Finished in classic All Black with beautiful Silver interior. This magnificent Adventurer is among one of the finest examples we have seen in over 20 years. It has been beautifully restored and is now ready to be shown or driven. We are proud to offer this investment grade Desoto to the most astute collector, investor or enthusiast who understands and appreciates the investment potential of this great American classic. Buy with confidence – this might just be one of the best finds on Classic Cars!HISTORY OF THE DESOTO ADVENTURER:As an automotive swan song, it is hard to imagine anything more impressive than the 1960 DeSoto Adventurer.It was built in an era when designers had free rein to explore the limits of what their draft pencils and fertile imaginations could conceive, unrestricted by the restraints of corporate average fuel economy. In today’s world of plastic coated compacts, it is easy to forget just how big the full-size cars of 50 years ago actually were.Weighing in at just under 2-tons, there was nothing subtle about this graceful, four-door hardtop, with 18 feet of sculpted sheet metal flowing liquid like from the leading edge of a massive chrome grill to the tips of the twin tail fins.This 1960 DeSoto Adventurer four door Hardtop was priced at $3,727.00. The highest priced DeSoto for 1960. The Fireflite Four Door Sedan was the lowest at $3,017.00. Engine performance was down on the 1960 DeSoto's but the Fins were still flying high.Please contact John Sherman at 314-291-7000 or [email protected] with any questions. Also available via cell at 314-704-2040 for a complete walk around description of the car. Ad provided by ClassicCars.com

1960 DeSoto Adventurer

$36,900

St Ann, Missouri

1960 DESOTO ADVENTURER 4-DOOR HARDTOP Finished in classic All Black with beautiful Silver interior. This magnificent Adventurer is among one of the finest examples we have seen in over 20 years. It has been beautifully restored and is now ready to be shown or driven. We are proud to offer this investment grade Desoto to the most astute collector, investor or enthusiast who understands and appreciates the investment potential of this great American classic. Buy with confidence – this might just be one of the best finds on Classic Cars!HISTORY OF THE DESOTO ADVENTURER:As an automotive swan song, it is hard to imagine anything more impressive than the 1960 DeSoto Adventurer.It was built in an era when designers had free rein to explore the limits of what their draft pencils and fertile imaginations could conceive, unrestricted by the restraints of corporate average fuel economy. In today’s world of plastic coated compacts, it is easy to forget just how big the full-size cars of 50 years ago actually were.Weighing in at just under 2-tons, there was nothing subtle about this graceful, four-door hardtop, with 18 feet of sculpted sheet metal flowing liquid like from the leading edge of a massive chrome grill to the tips of the twin tail fins.This 1960 DeSoto Adventurer four door Hardtop was priced at $3,727.00. The highest priced DeSoto for 1960. The Fireflite Four Door Sedan was the lowest at $3,017.00. Engine performance was down on the 1960 DeSoto's but the Fins were still flying high.Please contact John Sherman at 314-291-7000 or [email protected] with any questions. Also available via cell at 314-704-2040 for a complete walk around description of the car. Ad provided by ClassicCars.com

DeSoto New AS Original 1956 DESOTO ADVERTURER, LOW ORIGINAL MILES, 3 OWNER CA. CAR, PROF. RESTORATION

$65,000

Ellensburg, Washington

This is an exceptionally nice 1956 Desoto Adventurer that has had a complete ground up professional restoration. I am the third owner and the car was originally bought new by a doctor in California and it remained in his family for many years. I purchased it a number of years ago from a Desoto collector when it was still in it's unrestored state. It was very usuable and in very good shap for an original low mileage car. Over a couple of years, I had a professional restoration completed. The car was way too nice, clean and rust free for a frame off restoratlion. The paint, stainless and chrome have all been done to a very high grade. All the interior was done exactly like original down to the gold thread in the black carpet. The second owner had the interior cloth replacement woven to match the original. I do have the original back seat rest stamped viny that was only found on the Adventurer. The dash board was refinished in the original gold color which was not the same formula as the outside gold color. The step plates are new. All the glass is original except the windshield which is new. All the chrome interior pieces including the dash knobs are either just like new or were replaced. Everything works well including the gauges, radio, heater, power windows and power seat. The padded dash is new as original. The engine was removed and resealed and runs perfect. Somewhere along the way the first owner had the block replaced correctly although the family members could not remember the reason why it was done. The car is equipped with power steering, brakes, windows and seat. The wheel covers have been re-anodized but where very nice to begin with. The radial white wall tires are new. This is an exceptional low mileage car and I have left the first owner's California AAA sticker in the rear window. Washington State buyers may be subject to Washington State Sales Tax. If you have questions, you can email through ebay or reach me at [email protected]. My phone number is 509 856 7857

1959 Dodge Coronet excellent 1959 dodge coronet survivor, mint original paint, runs and drives like new

$37,900

Phoenix, Arizona

unbelievable mint original paint,, and condition,, the chrome , interior etc, is mint and original , 326, 3spd,,i got this several years ago from the neighbor of the original owner, I did a maintaince tune up and installed new tires,, and drove it about 1500 miles,, it runs and drives like new,, does not get hot, and needs nothing,, i don't know how u could find a better original,, the only reason I am selling this is because i got a 57 desoto adventurer convert,, but rather have a 58,59 dodge convert, so if u have one,,please call me,, 952-440-6722 ,, thanks greg

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1934 Ford Roadster for: $58000

$58,000

Rancho Cordova, California

This is an \"All Steel Body\" 1934 Roadster---The body is a \"Rod Bods\" body with a Rumble Seat deck lid used for storage only \"no seat\" but compartment has been upholstered. It has a flat panel steel dash like a \"32\" with VDO Classis gauges. It has a \"33\" type \"Hood\" with \"34\" type latches from \"Rootlieb Hoods\". The hood has full \"Hot Rod\" -4- row louvers and has had relief windows applied for the \"Valve Covers. The grille is an original 1933---sent out straightened and re-chromed-----It is absolutely \"Perfect\"... Car has \"Chrome\" front and rear bumpers and bumper brackets... The \"Top Irons\" are like original \"Folding\" type\" and top \"does\" fold down---- all the top irons and chrome windshield / post etc are chopped 2 inches. Top is covered in Hartz / Mercedes Black and also has \"Mail Slot\" window in rear (unzips and folds\"Up\"). Paint color is a late 90\'s BMW color. Paint condition is an 8 maybe a 9---it does have small chips here and there. The fenders are fiberglass. The running boards are \"Steel\" covered as originals from \"Drake\".The Chassis is from \"TCI\" and I think it was a Stage lll---everything except motor mounts and a rear end everything else was there and welded. Chassis was powder coated \"Black\"....It was a no frills / no chrome package being built to DRIVE and not clean underneath all day.---4 bar front and rear---coilovers / sway bar rear and a drop axle disc front end. Rear end is a \"Versille 9 inch\" with disc 3:50 open ratio. The transmission is a WC (World Class) T-5 overdrive GM with center body shifter. Steering is Vega box with GM tilt column with key.The Motor-- is a \"330\"inch \"Desoto\" (code S23) 1956 HEMI--it is .30 over and has approx. 7000 mi on it. All adapters are from \"Hot Heads\" hemis---uses Chevy starter / water pump / bellhousing etc.-- Motor has an \"Original\" 2x4 Adventurer cast iron Intake Manifold with 2 --500cfm \"Edelbrock Carbs\"..mild hydraulic cam (definately talks to you ) and a \"Hunt Mag Distributer\" electrionic igintion w/ advance. Valve covers and air cleaner are from \"O\'Brian Truckers\". Cooled by \"Walker Cobra\" radiator and dual electric fans. Car runs at about 180 / 190 degrees in the summer..... Has \"Tight Tuck\" type Headers and they are ceramic coated with \"FlowMaster\" exshaust.The Interior-- Is a \"Blue / Gray\" mottled faux leather vinyl material done in a \"Traditional\" pleat style / carpet is med. blue. Back of seat folds forward. Trunk area is in the same materials--again--this is a Rumble Seat deck lid-----used for storage--and you could put the cushions in it ( I have no seats )----it currently has no seats in rumble area.Wheels / Tires / Misc.-- Rims are \"American Racing\" TQ2\'s Fronts are 15x7\"----195- 60-15\" TA\'sRears are 16x10\'s--275 -65-16\" TA\'sTread is 90% +Car has \"Clear\" title in hand----Car is titled as a 1934 Ford---with correct numbers on frame. All CA. DMV clear with a set of original / restored CA. 1934 License Plates.....I highly recommend you or your agent inspect the car.There is no warranty expressed or implied. Car is being offered As-Is.Payment and Shipping-----Balance is due within 5 business days. Balance is payable in Cash in Person or Bank Wire Transfer.Shipping is Buyers responsibility---but I will help with appointments for Pick Up and loading..Any quesstions----Please call Mike @ 1-530-363-2749. Ad provided by OldCarOnline.com/cond>