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1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 50417133
  • Engine Number: S26-A-2127
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

2024 Mecum : Glendale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $260,000 
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $150,000

2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $180,000 
Sale Price :
USD $126,500

1957 DeSoto Adventurer Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the DeSoto Adventurer

(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 DESOTO ADVENTURER
Chassis#: 50425972
Sold for USD$47,300
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible
Chassis#: 50414180
Sold for USD$170,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1957 DeSoto Adventurer image  1957 DeSoto Adventurer image  
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible
Chassis#: 50417567
Sold for USD$247,500
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible
Chassis#: 50414180
Sold for USD$128,800
  2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona
1957 DeSoto Adventurer image  1957 DeSoto Adventurer image  
1957 DESOTO ADVENTURER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 50419195
Sold for USD$242,000
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1957 DESOTO ADVENTURER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 50414922
Sold for USD$203,500
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Hardtop Coupe
Chassis#: 50412693
Sold for USD$84,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
 
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Sportsman Coupe
Sold for USD$47,300
  2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1957 DESOTO ADVENTURER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 50415283
Sold for USD$231,000
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1957 DESOTO ADVENTURER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 50414922
Sold for USD$126,500
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
 
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible
Chassis#: 50417133
Sold for USD$126,500
  2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1957 DeSoto Adventurer image  1957 DeSoto Adventurer image  
1957 DESOTO ADVENTURER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 50418679
Sold for USD$165,000
  2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1957 DE SOTO ADVENTURER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 50414922
Sold for USD$198,000
  2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale
 
1957 DESOTO ADVENTURER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 50415283
Sold for USD$275,000
  2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction
 
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible
Chassis#: 50415283
Sold for USD$126,500
  2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection
 
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible
Chassis#: 50415283
Sold for USD$126,500
  2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection
 
1957 Desoto Adventurer Hardtop
Sold for USD$92,500
  2013 Mecum Auctions - Fran and Ron Green's Verde Classics Museum Collection
 
1957 Desoto Adventurer Hardtop
Sold for USD$92,500
  2013 Mecum : Boynton Beach
 
1957 Desoto Adventurer Hardtop
Sold for USD$51,000
  2013 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee, FL Auction
 
1957 DESOTO ADVENTURER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 50417567
Sold for USD$225,500
  2012 Barrett-Jackson at Scottsdale, Arizona
 

DeSoto Adventurers That Failed To Sell At Auction

1957 DeSoto Adventurer's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible504171332024 Mecum : Glendale$150,000$250,000$260,000
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible 2020 Mecum : Indy$175,000$225,000$275,000
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible504175672020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction   
1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible 345/345 HP, Automatic 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis$170,000  
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible504119372011 Russo and Steele Monterey Auction   
1957 Desoto Adventurer Custom Convertible 2006 The Florida Collector Car Auction$125,000  

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