1957 DeSoto Adventurer HardTop Coupe

The DeSoto brand was introduced in 1928 and was anmed after the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto. It was part of the Chrysler portfolio and positioned as a mid-range brand, below Dodge and above Plymouth. They built a reputation around their high-quality, high-performance, family-style cars until their dissolution in 1961.

The DeSoto Adventurer was introduced in 1956 and came equipped with a 345 cubic-inch Fireflite V8 engine rated at 355 horsepower. The following year, the Adventurer became the first production vehicle to make one horsepower per cubic inch with the standard engine package. Offered in a wide range of optional comfort and convenience equipment, the list included a unique steering-wheel-mounted, a self-winding clock, air conditioning, and a range of radio options. An automatic transmission was standard.

This 1957 DeSoto Adventurer is finished in white and gold over a champagne and white interior. It has wide whitewall tires, gold wheel covers, a FireFlite V-8 engine with factory dual-quad Carter induction, and a TorqueFlite automatic transmission with pushbutton controls. Among the amenities bestowed upon this vehicle include power windows, power seats, an AM radio, and dual rear antennas.

The current owner acquired this DeSoto in January 2023.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2024