1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible Coupe

In 1957, the DeSoto Adventurer was offered as a hardtop coupe or convertible, in either black or white, with a contrasting 'side spear.' The interior was finished in Adventurer Gold Poly, matching gold-anodized aluminum trim, wheels, and hardware accents. The carpets were woven with gold metallic threads. Power was from a Hemi V-8 engine bored out by 20-thousandths of an inch and fitted with a performance camshaft and dual quads.

The 1957 Adventurers were introduced later than the rest of that year's DeSoto line. There was no mention of the model in the catalog, and no Adventurer brochure. In 1957, just 300 examples of the convertible were made.

This example includes factory Airtemp air conditioning, Benrus steering wheel-mounted chronometer, power seats, and correct accessory wire wheels.

In 1998, this convertible was given a restoration by Greg Groom of Chrysler Works in Highland, California. In January 1999, it was acquired by Thomas F. Derro and has remained in the collection since.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2017